Open Water, part 2

I know I just wrote about the fact that most of the lakes are open a day or two ago, but I had the opportunity to tour a few properties on Elk and Torch Lake today and they are even almost entirely free of ice. To the left is a view of the south end of Torch Lake. The piles of snow and ice you see in the distance is right on top of the sandbar. It won't be long before that snow and ice is replaced by boats, the burger barge and more than a little fun! I always forget just how spectacular the colors are in our more clear lakes here in Northern Michigan. We truly have something special here that is just not available anywhere else on the globe!!!! The image to the right is the private marina at one of our Elk Lake listings on the North end. If you're a boater and would love a nice cottage with your own private boat ramp, marina and expansive sandy beach, click on the photo for more details!!!