Grand Haven Beach

Yesterday Mark and I went to the Grand Haven Beach with Sarah, Mike, Adele, and Christy. This was Mark's first trip to see Lake Michigan since we've been in the area. This beach is about an hour away from where we're staying. It also has a nice boardwalk area where we went for some ice cream at the end of our beach time. We were pleased that the crowds weren't too bad, especially when we first arrived just before noon. This beach also had bigger waves than the ones I saw at Holland State Park (I don't know if that was due to the location or wind, though). We all enjoyed going out and jumping some waves (even little Adele!). We stayed there for most of the afternoon, so we were tired when we got home! Thankfully, though, Mark managed to avoid getting sunburned! I think Mark and I will go to the beach in Holland sometime so he can see that one too.

When we first arrived--not too crowded!

See the waves!

There were A LOT of people out boating.

A statue along the boardwalk.

From the parking lot as we were leaving.