Written by Lucinda Hahn, this fabulous piece in the New York Times captures a trip to Northern Michigan so beautifully, and even features a visit to Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak. 

…”Less gentle was the frigid water, which wouldn’t warm to swimsuit-worthy temperatures until July. I waded in to my knees, feeling my calves turn numb as a pro athlete’s in an ice bath. A more appealing way to enjoy the lake appeared when three standup paddle boarders glided by, silent as swans. Surfers, too, can be seen catching waves year round…”

Take a read!