I've Found Heaven ... in Northern Michigan

Townhall.com ^ | July 14, 2009 | Mona Charen

[MaggieCarta]

Thanks, for posting this, Kaslin. Interlochen is a very beautiful place.

[bella1]

While the state of Michigan is in the doldrums, to put it mildly, those of us who are fortunate to live and make a living in northern Michigan already know that we have our own slice of Heaven. We are blessed to live where lakes and rivers abound surrounded by hilly terrain and woodlands. Where the average motorist on their commute to work worries more about hitting a deer than being hit by a stray bullet. Where fresh air and for the most part small town values are still the norm. Having grown up in metro Detroit, but living for the past 29 years in northern Michigan I consider myself lucky beyond belief.

[Dixie Yooper]

Man Rule #33890

When your location is closer to the most southern point of Michigan than the most northern point, you cannot say you are in Northern Michigan.

[joe fonebone]

you are not officially “up north” until you cross the zilwaukee bridge......

[edcoil]

I spent many years growing up in Harbor Springs, Michigan.

Wonderful place.

[relictele]

Haven’t been there but knew a top-drawer musician in high school who attended. He was barely fit to pour iced tea in the camp cafeteria.

It is FIERCE competition even though it has an idyllic setting and strict rules.

Interlochen and Hillsdale are both in Michigan. Why can’t the rest of the state emulate their successes through high standards rather than rely on the now defunct liberal-union axis model?

[erman]

wow, that's a big endorsement for me right there.... MIKE WALLACE went there... jeez, where do I get my application so that my kids can follow his footsteps...

/sarc .... /ya gotta be kiddin me?

Here's a nice summer camp for my son Click here

my daughters did this... Click here for a nice little camp

Northern Michigan sure looks nice..... I'll stick with Idaho and Texas for spending my money...

[afraidfortherepublic]

Lovely article. Thanks for posting. Have sent it to the mothers of my musically talented grandchildren.

[ropin71]

Just returned from a vacation visiting an old friend in Lachine- Beaver Lake. The most wonderful relaxing vacation I have ever had!!

[Dixie Yooper]

There's only one bridge to cross that will get you officially "Up North".

[erman]

now I get it... Mona Charen... is the author.

[70th Division]

I personally like “Up North” Some of my fondest memories are there. I especially like Traverse City and the peninsula. And to top it all off, My son went to Hillsdale. The best money I ever spent.

[bella1]

Near Alpena? We are on the other side of the state; about 45 minutes south of Interlochen.

[Kaslin]

My pleasure. You’re welcome

[bella1]

you are not officially “up north” until you cross the zilwaukee bridge......

No way! North of Clare starts “up north” for the lower penninsula. The upper penninsula is a whole other animal.

[Kaslin]

So, and your point is what? *rme*

[alarm rider]

I like that part of Michigan. I spent a few nice days in Grayling some years ago.

I don’t think I could live there, but it is a lovely place to visit.

I am trying to recall the local name given to the meat pies in the up. Now those were excellent!

[brewcrew]

Pasties.

[alarm rider]

Yes. Pasties.

I had a few in different places, they were all very good.

Thanks.