tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67716657815252565662024-03-14T00:50:10.299-07:00Lakeshore Realty of Presque Isle, MichiganLakeshore Realty is located in Presque Isle, Michigan in Northeastern Michigan. Our blog contains local news, events, and weather, plus market statistics and trends, helpful information for homeowners, buyers, and sellers, and more.Lakeshore Realtyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04036696591393520880noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771665781525256566.post-24278450122459932792013-12-10T16:56:00.001-08:002013-12-12T09:04:04.480-08:00On Lotus PondHave you ever passed by Lotus Pond and noticed the little old white gazebo resting on the edge of the pond? Have you wondered what the mysterious home it belongs to looks like?<br />
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"The Genschaw Place," as it's referred to by the locals, is a grand residence built in 1940 with three master suites on the main floor, each with original imported Italian marble baths, and a servants' quarters above the garage. You can find more pictures on our website <a href="http://www.lake-shore-realty.com/%5ELamp.html" target="_blank">here</a>. (The home sold this summer.)<br />
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The family who recently sold the home had owned it since shortly after it was built. The house was not only a family home, but used as a banquet hall by locals for special gatherings for years. When I questioned a relative of the owner about the people who built it and why they sold it so quickly, I was told that the home was built as a summer residence for a wealthy man's wife who did not like it up here and refused to stay at the home. Of course, I got a little curious and had to see if there was more to the story. The tale that emerged was truly one worth telling, and one that I couldn't resist sharing here on the Lakeshore blog. <br />
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The story begins with Gertrude Eugenie "Eugenia" Salmon, born on April 27, 1910 in Cincinatti. Her father Charles worked as an ink salesman first in Cincinatti and by 1920 in Chicago, eventually owning his own ink company in Detroit. The Salmons lived a life of privilege and owned an apartment in the posh Lee Plaza on Grand River Avenue in downtown Detroit. The 1930 census states that the Salmons were paying $150 per month in rent, which is equal to about $2,000 per month in today's market.<br />
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By 1930, when Eugenie was 20 years old, she was a young divorcee living with her parents in their lavish Detroit flat and spending time at the family's summer estate on Presque Isle Harbor. That summer, Ross W. Judson, founder of the Continental Motor Company, parked his $750,000 mega-yacht in Presque Isle Harbor and hosted a party, which Eugenie attended. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of Judson's yachts, the Trudione, built in 1930</td></tr>
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The following year, seemingly out of nowhere, Eugenie's attorney filed an intent to place a $250,000 suit against Mr. Judson, to his disbelief. He could not imagine what he could have done to provoke Miss Salmon. (Mr. Judson, inventor of the 4 cylinder engine, had initially invested
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reportedly worth $35,000,000 - about $480,000,000 today.) With her attorney keeping mum about the nature of the charges, many speculated a scandalous affair between the millionaire yachtsman and the dark, dashing young divorcee.<br />
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As more details of the suit emerged, the charges were revealed. Eugenie alleged that while she was in Judson's dinghy headed for his yacht moored in Presque Isle Harbor, she was thrown back in the boat and hurt her spine, which had affected her nerves. She claimed that this injury had ruined her chances of a career in show business, and wanted $250,000 in compensation.<br />
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The suit was eventually thrown out, with Eugenie being paid a very small sum of money to cover her medical expenses. She was quoted as saying the whole ordeal was "just business" and that Judson should not take it personally.<br />
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In 1931, Eugenie wandered into the Radio-Electrical World's Fair in Chicago, and her striking beauty earned her the title of "Miss Television," a title for which dozens of girls were competing. She was possibly not even aware of the contest before arriving.<br />
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In 1934, Eugenie married a wealthy older stockbrocker from New York City named Alfred Stamm. <br />
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They soon ventured off on a $25,000 honeymoon trip in which they completely circled the globe, at Eugenie's request. Upon, returning, Eugenie began living the life of a millionaire, going on lavish shopping sprees and filling the couple's multiple posh Manhattan flats with fineries imported from all over the world. The couple had two sons, Peter and Robert, born in 1936 and 1937. <br />
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Soon thereafter, construction began on a lavish summer residence on Lotus Pond in Presque Isle, which took 2 full years to finish. The home contained 5 bedrooms, each with its own bath featuring imported Italian marble, a maid's quarters, and even a bomb shelter build under the grand full-length porch facing Lotus Pond. The home was finished in 1940.<br />
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By 1941, the relationship between Eugenie and Alfred Stamm had soured considerably. It was then that Eugenie began plotting one of the greatest scandals of her time. With her husband busy earning money, Eugenie suddenly began spending as much of it as she possibly could, with wild shopping sprees that made her the envy of the other girls who frequented the trendy upscale NYC boutiques. These shopping sprees took place in July and August of 1941 and included $3,170 on 13 coats, including opossum, white caracul and white fox, $1,876 on 66 pieces of lingerie, $1,265 on 16 suits, $671 on 72 blouses and shirts, $653 on cosmetics and $582 on 47 pairs of shoes. Other items bought in bulk included hats, brassieres, girdles, silk stockings (256 pairs!), gloves and more. The grand total of these items, which were being delivered to the couple's flats continuously, was estimated at $16,762 (well over $266,000 by today's standards.)<br />
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After she finished buying everything she could possibly find for herself, she began shipping the items, along with everything else the couple already owned, to warehouses, to family, and to the Lotus Pond house. Before long, both the couple's secondary flats at the Eldorado and the Carlyle were completely cleaned out, down to the carpets, the ashtrays, and the kitchen utensils, unbeknownst to her busy husband.<br />
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Then one summer day, while at the Lotus Pond house, Alfred was shocked when Eugenie spoke these words seemingly out of the blue - "I am through with you." When he asked what was wrong she simply replied, "Go back to New York. You'll find out." She was, of course, referring to the fact that he would return to apartments that were completely stripped bare of everything but his own clothing. She then added that if her parents were to force her to return to New York with him, she would show him how to spend money. She'd keep spending until he was begging her for a divorce. Her parents did not, fortunately for Alfred, suggest that she save her marriage with him.<br />
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Eventually, Alfred sued Eugenie for her crimes against him. She asserted that he had urged her to stock up on necessities with wartime shortages and price hikes on the horizon. She claimed that he hit the children with a long stick at the dinner table if they misbehaved, and that she had become a nervous wreck because of his treatment of the family. He countered that she was so obsessed with trimming down to return to a life in show business, that her extreme dieting, consuming of various weight loss substances, and her stress over her body were to blame for her nervous condition.<br />
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The case was the first to raise the question, "Who's money is it? HIS or THEIRS?" The case was used as support for countless others in which wives spent their husbands money without the husband's consent. When it came time for a divorce, Eugenie refused, not wanting to give up the large allowance of money she was currently receiving in their separation. Eventually, in 1944, Alfred found a court in Florida which agreed to grant the divorce without Eugenie's consent. The Lotus Pond home was sold as a part of the divorce proceedings. <br />
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<br />Lakeshore Realtyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04036696591393520880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771665781525256566.post-50957548337842209302013-10-01T09:40:00.003-07:002013-10-01T10:28:19.272-07:00Major League Fishing Comes to Alpena, Presque IsleTwenty four world class anglers, a large production crew, and even Sasquatch himself visited Alpena from August 26 - 31 to film the <a href="http://www.majorleaguefishing.com/news_details.aspx?id=2164" target="_blank">2014 General Tire Summit Cup</a>, along with new <a href="http://www.jacklinks.com/the-wild-side/commercials.aspx" target="_blank">"Messin' with Sasquatch"</a> commercials for Jack Link's beef jerky. Jack Link's is the sponsor of <a href="http://www.majorleaguefishing.com/" target="_blank">Major League Fishing</a>, an effort by the <a href="http://www.outdoorchannel.com/" target="_blank">Outdoor Channel</a> to pit the best bass fisherman against one another on various bodies of water across the country. Major League Fishing, much like the World Series of Poker, is designed to bring the sport to the masses and increase public interest.<br />
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The tournament in Alpena marked both the first time the anglers did not know where they would be fishing and also the first time the fishing was spread among three different bodies of water. The three locations were not revealed publicly, but we do know Presque Isle's very own Grand Lake was one of them. The anglers launched their flashy boats from the <a href="http://www.presqueisleharbor.org/" target="_blank">Presque Isle Harbor Association</a> Beach House, causing quite a stir in our quiet community.<br />
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Also spotted around Presque Isle was Sasquatch, the well loved mascot of Jack Link's beef jerky, known for his humorous commercials. He visited the <a href="http://www.presqueislelighthouses.org/" target="_blank">Presque Isle Lighthouses</a>, took pictures with staff and patrons at the Portage General Store and traveled aboard the boat of local charter captain Ed Retherford of <a href="http://www.troutscoutcharters.com/" target="_blank">Trout Scout V Sport Fishing Charters</a> with film crew in tow.<br />
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All of the fishermen and production crew, even the Major League Fishing Commissioner himself had nothing but great things to say about our community, our people, and most of all our fishing. Commissioner Don Rucks had the following to say:<br />
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"The community of Alpena welcomed us in a truly special way. We had a tremendous week-plus in the region, but the highlight was the fishing, which was nothing short of amazing." <br />
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"I think viewers will be blown away when they see what our Major League Fishing anglers delivered in Alpena. I'm still shaking my head at some of the performances we saw."<br />
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Rucks also asserts that the event will be "the best show we've put on air."<br />
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The 2014 General Tire Summit Cup will begin airing on the Outdoor Channel in January 2014. The series will feature not only the fishing but highlights of our beautiful area. Also, be on the lookout for new commercials featuring the Jack Link's Sasquatch, filmed right here in our very own backyard!<br />
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Local residents will certainly be tuning in beaming with pride, and we are excited to see what happens when our area, a hidden gem, is revealed to millions! <br />
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think viewers will be blown away when they see what our Major League
Fishing anglers delivered in Alpena. I’m still shaking my head at some
of the performances we saw,” Rucks said.<br />
“The community of Alpena welcomed us in a truly special way. We had a
tremendous week-plus in the region, but the highlight was the fishing,
which was nothing short of amazing.”<br />
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“The
community of Alpena welcomed us in a truly special way. We had a
tremendous week-plus in the region, but the highlight was the fishing,
which was nothing short of amazing.” - See more at:
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“I
think viewers will be blown away when they see what our Major League
Fishing anglers delivered in Alpena. I’m still shaking my head at some
of the performances we saw,” Rucks said.<br />
“The community of Alpena welcomed us in a truly special way. We had a
tremendous week-plus in the region, but the highlight was the fishing,
which was nothing short of amazing.”<br />
- See more at: http://www.majorleaguefishing.com/news_details.aspx?id=2164#sthash.S6TY2n2p.dpuf</div>
<br />Lakeshore Realtyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04036696591393520880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771665781525256566.post-28877603211671046442013-06-06T12:31:00.000-07:002013-06-07T06:36:14.662-07:00History of Juniper Lodge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We are so excited to have recently listed the "Juniper Lodge," the grand summer home of Bliss Stebbins, successful Lansing milliner (hat maker) and first owner of the Grand Lake Hotel. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bliss Stebbins was born on April 4, 1865 in Lansing, the son of <a href="http://archives.msu.edu/findaid/014.html" target="_blank">Courtland Bliss Stebbins</a>, editor of the <i>Lansing Republican</i> and later a deputy superintendent of public instruction. The family was very wealthy and well known in the social circles of the day. In fact, Courtland had been appointed a "special agent" of the Post Office Department by President Millard Fillmore in 1849 after being the first newspaper editor in the country to recommend him for President.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Stebbins family lived in a grand home in the shadow of the Capitol building and Bliss' brother Arthur C. Stebbins went on to be one of the original stockholders of the Olds Motor Vehicle Company, himself making the motion at a stockholder meeting that "<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.1875px;">the manager be authorized to build one (horseless) carriage in as nearly perfect manner as possible and complete it at the earliest possible moment." Thus, the very first Oldsmobile, which is now housed at the Smithsonian, came into being.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.1875px;">With the Stebbins family well known among other wealthy Lansing residents, Bliss found a niche for himself as a milliner, custom making the lavish, ostentatious hats of the day for the Lansing elite. You can visit the </span><a href="http://www.hal.state.mi.us/mhc/museum/explore/museums/hismus/special/lans1897/clothes.html" style="line-height: 18.1875px;" target="_blank">"A Stroll Downtown"</a><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.1875px;"> exhibit at the Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing to view some of Bliss' intricate creations as you walk past the "shop windows" of Lansing's downtown as they would have appeared in 1897.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In 1881, Bliss' family built their first cottage on Grand Lake, probably on Birch Hill. Years later, in 1912, Bliss and his first wife Harriet "Hattie" Card Stebbins, whom he married in 1892, built the Grand Lake Hotel. In 1914 the 5 bed 2 bath Juniper Lodge was constructed across the street from the hotel for Bliss and his family to spend their summers in. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Juniper Lodge was constructed with many unique features such as fieldstone fireplaces in both the living room and the three seasons porch, tiny little cabinets and cubbies in the walls of most of the rooms for keeping trinkets, a guest bedroom above the porch with three walls of beautiful thick wavy glass windows, and a large bath house in the rear of the home. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bliss and Harriet were very successful in the operation of the Grand Lake Hotel, and Bliss was referred to as "One of Michigan's widely known hotel men." in 1929, as many industrious midwesterners did at the time, Bliss had a palatial Mediterranean style estate built in Miami Beach, Florida, one of the first prestigious homes built on North Bay Drive. The home sold in 2011 for nearly $1.5m and is being considered for addition to the National Register of Historic Places due to its architectural significance. You can see more photos of this exquisite home <a href="http://idx.kevintomlinson.com/kt/listing/view/M1190073" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A few year later, Bliss married Grace Cole, mother of Janet Cole aka <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Hunter" target="_blank">Kim Hunter</a> (an actress known for her performances opposite Marlon Brando in <i>A Streetcar named Desire</i> and as Zira in <i>Planet of the Apes</i>.) Kim later wrote an autobiographical cookbook called "Loose in the Kitchen," which includes photographs of the Grand Lake Hotel, a place where she had spent a few summers, and was very fond of.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After a short illness, Bliss Stebbins died in March of 1936. Some time later the Grand Lake Hotel and Juniper Lodge changed hands. The home has been taken care of well by its subsequent owners, with many improvements made by its current owner, who was careful to preserve the home's character and integrity. Juniper Lodge is well known and admired by local residents and is a true treasure of the community. If you'd like to be the next owner of this beautiful home, call Katie at (989)595-2970 to arrange a showing. You can view a slideshow with all pictures <a href="http://lake-shore-realty.homesandland.com/Listing.cfm?ListingId=23675366&SlideShow=1&" target="_blank">here</a> or find more information on our <a href="http://www.lake-shore-realty.com/%5EHeaton.html" target="_blank">website</a>. Thanks for reading! </span></div>
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After a long, chilly winter, it's finally spring! The daffodils are in bloom, the birds are chirping, and the warm sun is shining. This time of year the community blooms as well, with seasonal residents returning and visitors starting to arrive to explore our beautiful area. <br />
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This is the time of year the real estate market also starts booming, though we experienced unusually high levels of activity throughout the winter and especially during early spring. Soon our office will be filled with multiple groups of lookers wanting to check out our properties! Grand Lake continues to be the hottest market, though residential homes in Presque Isle Harbor Association and on Lake Esau are not far behind. We are also seeing vacant waterfront start to sell again, and the zoning administrator is receiving requests for building permits frequently. This is all good news for Presque Isle! <br />
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We are excited for the events and activities that signal the start of summer and the hectic, though very satisfying busy real estate season that is soon to follow! Lakeshore Realtyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04036696591393520880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771665781525256566.post-48336901985652926512013-03-06T10:58:00.002-08:002013-03-06T10:59:49.805-08:00Presque Isle Harbor Association MapIf you are curious about the locations of the amenities of <a href="http://www.presqueisleharbor.org/" target="_blank">Presque Isle Harbor Association</a>, check out this new map! Lots are still selling for under $1,000, even as low as $500. There are several affordable homes available as well, even some on the water. Give us a call at (989)595-2970 for more info!<br />
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Lakeshore Realtyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04036696591393520880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771665781525256566.post-67794922493365933072013-01-16T11:45:00.002-08:002013-02-01T11:32:28.093-08:002012 Real Estate RecapOkay, we know most of you visit our blog to find fun events, see pictures of the area, and feel a little more connected to Presque Isle when you're away, but we thought you might want to know a little about how the real estate market fared in 2012.<br />
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Number of homes sold in <b>Presque Isle</b> in 2012: 45<br />
Low price: $5,192<br />
High price: $395,000<br />
Average price: $138,797.60<br />
Total: $6,245,892<br />
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Number of homes sold on <b>Grand Lake</b>: 20 <br />
Low price: $80,000<br />
High price: $385,000<br />
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Number of homes sold on <b>Long Lake</b>: 20<br />
Low price: $50,000<br />
High price: $395,000<br />
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Number of homes sold on <b>Lake Huron</b>: 2<br />
Low price: $285,000<br />
High price: $340,000<br />
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Number of homes sold in <b>Presque Isle Harbor Association</b>: 12<br />
Low price: $5,192<br />
High price: $100,000<br />
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Number of <b>PIHA</b> vacant lots sold: 19<br />
Low price: $500<br />
High price: $5,300<br />
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Number of<b> Grand Lake</b> lots sold: 5<br />
Low price: $8,000<br />
High price: $90,000<br />
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Number of <b>Lake Huron</b> lots sold: 2<br />
Low price: $45,000<br />
High price: $52,000<br />
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Overall, it was a great year (besides the low prices!) Motivated buyers snapped up much of the inventory on Grand Lake and in Presque Isle Harbor Association, with Lake Esau and Lake Huron still lagging behind a bit. After 3 or 4 years with next to no vacant waterfront lots selling, it was nice to see some activity there again as well. With vacant lots in the Association going for historic lows, it's no surprise the number of sales jumped from 7 in 2011 to 20 in 2012, and buyers are already contacting our office hoping to take advantage of the continued low prices in 2013. <br />
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We are hoping for a slight uptick in prices on Grand Lake this year, and prices leveling off on forest homes within the Association as long as demand continues to increase and interest rates remain low. If the number of prospective buyers contacting our office this early in the year is any indicator, we should expect another very busy year in the real estate world! <br />
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<br />Lakeshore Realtyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04036696591393520880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771665781525256566.post-65989981696737453982012-12-28T07:49:00.001-08:002012-12-28T07:50:30.040-08:00Record Low Prices on PIHA LotsIf you have been considering purchasing a lot in Presque Isle Harbor Association for use of the clubhouse, beach house, and other amenities, or to build on in the future? Now's the time to buy! Lakeshore recently sold a very nice double lot on Kauffman near the clubhouse for $900, and we have just received a price reduction on a single lot on Belfair for $500 (shown below). Give us a call today, there are many available under $1,000!<br />
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The Weather Channel has named US 23 between Alpena and Standish the Midwest's <a href="http://www.weather.com/travel/driving-fall-drives/2012-fall-drives-20120913?pageno=6" target="_blank">Favorite Fall Drive</a> for 2012! The mix of water, evergreens and beautiful fall foliage make for a very scenic drive, indeed. Of course, for a real treat, pull off of 23 at East Grand Lake Road and drive to Presque Isle! You can't beat the beauty awaiting around every curve of the road.<br />
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Make sure to make the drive up this weekend while the colors last! They won't be around much longer! Also, while you're here, join the droves of "clearance shoppers" looking to take advantage of some great end-of-season real estate deals! Call us at 989-595-2970 to schedule a showing today.Lakeshore Realtyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04036696591393520880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771665781525256566.post-72590450821608331982012-08-20T06:11:00.000-07:002012-08-20T06:11:55.913-07:00Summer is drawing to a close...The chilly weather of the past week has been a timely reminder that summer is nearing the end! The squirrels, who seem to disappear into the forest during summer, are out gathering their nuts for winter. The geese are gathering into large groups in preparation for the long journey ahead of them. The leaves are losing their luster and a few are starting to fall softly to the ground on windy days.<br />
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There are still a few summer events left, like the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Alpena-County-Fair/340350889317470" target="_blank">Alpena County Fair</a>, the Labor Day Picnic at the New Lighthouse, the <a href="http://www.posenchamber.com/potato.html" target="_blank">Posen Potato Festival</a>, and others (check out <a href="http://www.alpenacvb.com/">www.alpenacvb.com</a> for a daily event calendar,) but the dogs days of summer are sadly behind us!<br />
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Are you looking forward to<a href="http://lake-shore-realty.blogspot.com/2011/10/fall-color.html" target="_blank"> fall colors</a>, <a href="http://lake-shore-realty.blogspot.com/2011/09/up-north-adventures-knaebes-mmmunchy.html" target="_blank">cider mills</a>, autumn decorations, <a href="http://www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org/minepumpkins.php" target="_blank">pumpkin patches and hayrides</a> or are you clinging onto those flip flops and beach towels until the bitter end? One great thing about Northern Michigan is the great many things to see and do during the fall season, and of course, the spectacular colors! For me, this helps ease the transition a bit. Instead of mourning the end of summer and the warm weather, enjoyment of the lakes, and plethora of events that come with it, I'm saying "Goodbye for now!" and looking forward to fall, even if "you-know-what" comes after it! <br />
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What is your favorite time of year in Northern Michigan? Lakeshore Realtyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04036696591393520880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771665781525256566.post-38605012134468243562012-06-15T06:22:00.002-07:002012-06-15T06:25:46.256-07:00Things to do this weekend!Plan a trip to our area this weekend and you will have plenty of activities to enjoy! Thanks, <a href="http://www.alpenacvb.com/" target="_blank">Alpena CVB</a> for providing this information. Visit their website for the full list of events - this is just a small sample of all the things to do this weekend! <br />
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Today, Friday June 15, you can choose from a plethora of events including:<br />
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<b>Ramblin' Rods Car Show and 50's Party</b><br />
Come join us for a night of fun with the Ramblin Rods Car show, and 50's
style music with Dick Reed and Greg Altman. Hot dogs and root beer
floats will be served. This is a FREE family event and the public is
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<b>Downtown Alpena Block Party</b><br />
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For a solid three (3) hours you will be entertained by a mini-carnival,
photo opportunities, music, great food/drink/treats, special offers,
big toys, little toys, art activities, sport activities and a dunk tank
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For more information, contact the Downtown Development Authority at 989-356-6422 or visit the Block Party's Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/438783002799100/permalink/450207414989992/" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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<b>Sunrise Bicycle Tour </b><br />
Alpena is proud to host the 2012 Alpena Sunrise Tour June 15-17. This
3-day bicycle adventure showcases the pristine natural beauty of
northeast Michigan along the shores of Lake Huron. Each day features a
different loop tour from Alpena. Highlights include a rider wine and
cheese reception, the Presque Isle Harbor Wooden Boat Show and a special
Seersucker Ride (featuring turn of the century bicycles and riders wearing period attire). For more information, visit <a href="http://lmb.org/">LMB.org</a>.<br />
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<b>20th Annual Presque Isle Wooden Boat Show</b><br />
One of the premier summer events in Presque Isle, the <a href="http://www.presqueisleharborwoodenboatshow.com/" target="_blank">Wooden Boat Show</a> features gorgeous classic boats from the early 1900's through today for your viewing pleasure. Also enjoy plentiful chicken dinners from the Portage Restaurant, an arts and crafts show and vendor booths. Be sure to visit our two historic lighthouses, located just down the road, while you're here! <b> </b><br />
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<b>Alpena Farmers' Market</b><br />
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Locally grown fresh produce, baked goods, cut flowers, perennials,
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<span style="font-size: small;">The Brenda Loomis Band ( BLB ) Features
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<span style="font-size: small;"> Come see what the rave reviews for this show are all about! </span>Live Theatre Performance - Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
at 7:30p.m. and Sundays at 2p.m. No show on July 4. Call 989-354-2267
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<b>Live Dive from the Grecian</b></div>
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Armchair archeologists across the globe can experience the thrill and
excitement of undersea exploration during a series of "Live Dive"
webcasts this June 16 from NOAA's Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
Join underwater archaeologists as they explore the shipwreck of the
GRECIAN, a steel freighter that sank in Thunder Bay in 1906.<br />
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<b>Red Solo Cup Party</b><br />
Location: <span class="eventvalue">Burton's Last Resort, W. Long Lake Rd.</span><br />
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Phone: <span class="eventvalue">989-595-6300</span></div>
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Our office has received many calls and emails regarding Sunday's <a href="http://www.freep.com/article/20120603/BUSINESS04/206030381/Vacation-home-sales-outlook-brightens-on-the-eastern-side-of-northern-Michigan" target="_blank">feature article</a> in the Free Press about why buying a vacation home in Northeast Michigan, with our affordable housing, laid-back attitude, and natural splendor is a great choice. It was so nice to receive some positive comments from our neighbors to the south, who have historically overlooked all our area has to offer and chose instead to vacation on the west side. <br />
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True - Northeast Michigan does not have as many sandy beaches, but we do have them. And our beaches are among the best and most private in the state! Spend a day at Thompson's Harbor State Park and it is more than likely you will have the long stretch of beach, sand dunes and thousands of acres of state land all to yourself. Besser Bell and Range Light Park also have few visitors on most days.<br />
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We do lack the large shopping malls and extensive fine dining choices of Petoskey and Traverse City, but if you know where to look, you can find great amenities in the historic city of Alpena, located about 25 miles from Presque Isle. Looking for local, healthy, sustainable cuisine? Check out the <a href="http://www.thefreshpalategourmet.com/" target="_blank">Fresh Palate</a> in downtown Alpena. If you are looking for top of the line special occasion fine dining, be sure to check out <a href="http://www.thecellaralpena.com/" target="_blank">The Cellar</a>, also located downtown. Fine ice cream and coffees can be found at <a href="http://www.downtownscoops.com/" target="_blank">Downtown Scoops</a> and an authentic English pub serving fish and chips, bangers and mash and a plethora of fine beers await you at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/blacksheepalpena" target="_blank">Black Sheep Pub</a>. <br />
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If you like boutique shopping you will love <a href="http://www.shophowcute.com/" target="_blank">How Cute is That?</a>, <a href="http://www.marketplacealpena.com/" target="_blank">The Marketplace</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/travelingladders" target="_blank">Traveling Ladders</a> (a unique antique and art store in an old pharmacy) and many other fine stores. You can catch a flick at either of our two theatres, take a glass bottom boat <a href="http://www.alpenashipwrecktours.com/" target="_blank">shipwreck tour</a> or enjoy music, vendors and family fun every week downtown during the summer. Alpena's downtown is undergoing a massive overhaul which includes improved signage, a beautification project, unique stores opening their doors steadily and new community events. <br />
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Northeast Michigan will never be Northwest Michigan, nor do we pretend to be. We are a place for those seeking solitude, a vibrant community to participate in, the untouched splendor of nature and space to roam. If you are one of those people, contact us today or visit www.lake-shore-realty.com to find an affordable way to make Northeast Michigan your own personal paradise! <br />
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<br />Lakeshore Realtyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04036696591393520880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771665781525256566.post-70625532670540346432012-05-11T19:14:00.000-07:002012-05-11T19:14:06.801-07:00Backyard DelicaciesOne benefit to living in Northern Michigan is the abundance of gourmet foods you can find in nature. We found well over a pound of delicious morel mushrooms in our garden and backyard today!<br />
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This weekend we plan on continuing our annual tradition of hunting for them at Thompson's Harbor State Park here in Presque Isle. You can check out some morel hunting tips and pictures of our morel hunt last year<a href="http://lake-shore-realty.blogspot.com/2011/05/up-north-adventures-morel-mushroom.html"> here</a>.<br />
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These gourmet mushrooms can fetch up to $30 a pound on the market, but if you know where to look, you can enjoy them for free, and have a great time exploring the woods on your treasure hunt! Lakeshore Realtyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04036696591393520880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771665781525256566.post-30116420435423529082012-04-18T12:38:00.000-07:002012-04-18T12:38:36.763-07:00Rockport Featured in Aerial AmericaCheck out the beautiful views on this preview for the Smithsonian Channel's episode of Aerial America entitled On the Shores of the Great Lakes. You can see the newly-designated, 100th state park Rockport around the 0:30 mark. We'd love to see the entire episode! Thanks to John Porter, an area resident, for sharing! <br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="en-US">In order to be considered for appearance on the show, buyers must be signed with a Realtor and ready to make an offer on a home, audition with the show’s producers, and be available for 5 days of filming, both in their current home and the homes they are viewing, should they be selected.<span> </span>Filming a TV show can be grueling, but in the end, the buyers receive<span> </span>a small stipend and an unforgettable experience.<span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="en-US">We think our area would be a great place to film the show, don't you? Join us in the search to find that perfect person, couple, or family who has the star quality to be chosen to make themselves and Presque Isle famous! </span><span lang="en-US">Contact us today at (989)595-2970 if you or someone you know are ready to buy,<span> </span>have a great personality, and have unique needs or an<span> </span>interesting<span> </span>situation. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Lakeshore Realtyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04036696591393520880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771665781525256566.post-77946540143524025572011-11-28T10:09:00.000-08:002011-11-28T10:09:41.857-08:00Olde Fashioned Christmas - This Weekend!It's Presque Isle's turn to sparkle this weekend as we invite community members and visitors alike to join in the festivities at the Olde Fashioned Community Christmas. This ever-expanding event has become an annual tradition and is held every year on the first weekend in December. With several activities spread throughout the community on Saturday and Sunday, there's something for everyone! <br />
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For the official brochure, which includes a full list of events, map of event locations, contact info, and more, <a href="http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:5-_K5uw6VKAJ:www.presqueisletwp.org/Assets/olde%2520fashioned%2520christmas%2520cover%25202.pdf+olde+fashioned+christmas+presque&hl=en&gl=us&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEEShXJXkWASLECyoMFYM7CGAwtjM8wm4mfgxgUl5xQducqOMSt2Hz59qxyi5p6J9k21ESx1CEf1s5oThPR39W8hLXouAO0NQH7cr8Y-EOXH92ch2yYm4zA0pN0mGuDHvccBS8kPG8&sig=AHIEtbQbNLXmRnu4n0JIkzqfde0obcGZAQ">click here</a>. <br />
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Hope to see you in our warm, welcoming community this weekend! Until then, enjoy these photos of last year's event. <br />
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</tbody></table>Lakeshore Realtyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04036696591393520880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771665781525256566.post-36146710639115993842011-11-28T07:55:00.000-08:002011-11-28T08:16:42.391-08:00Let it Snow!We finally got our first long period of snow today! It's the pretty, floaty, "snowglobe" kind that falls gently and melts pretty quickly thereafter. Hopefully we'll have some for this weekend's big Olde Fashioned Community Christmas here in Presque Isle!<br />
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What could be such a cause for celebration, you ask? None other than opening day of Whitetail Deer Firearm Season! To some, this may sound a little macabre, or even barbaric, but once one understands what this day means to the people of Northern Michigan, it's easy to see why it is so important to us.<br />
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Responsible hunting is practiced by the hunters here, and deer hunting is a community event. The overpopulation of deer in Michigan has led to TB in our area, which has been nearly extinguished by the restriction of baiting in certain areas and hunting to thin the herds. Our hunters are encouraged to harvest an equal number of mature females to bucks to ensure healthy repopulation. Baiting regulations require hunters to spread their feed in areas of at least 100 square feet to discourage the spread of TB. Nearly all Northern Michigan hunters are more than happy to comply with the rules because we know that conservation and hunting responsibly are the keys to ensuring an abundant, healthy deer population for future generations.<br />
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The meat from harvested deer is processed and made into burger, steaks, roasts, sausages, and jerky that feed our families throughout the long winter. There is something special about enjoying meat that you or a family member harvested and put on the table. Venison can be substituted for beef in almost any recipe, and it feels good to know that your family is enjoying wild, free-range meat that was harvested humanely and is not full of hormones and other chemicals. Eating less beef reduces fat and sodium intake and also greatly reduces your carbon footprint.<br />
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Of course, personal enjoyment and sense of community is also a big part of the allure of deer hunting. The camaraderie felt by family and friends in friendly competition at deer camp, the following of the "buck poles," by local residents, the "buck tales" passed down through the generations, and the handing down of the sport to new generations. The frosty leaves crunching beneath your tip-toeing feet as you creep through the forest, the still beauty of a cold November morning, the pounding in your chest when you spot a big buck. These are all things that remind us of our connection and dependence on Nature - things that make Northern Michigan such an awe-inspiring place. <br />
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To participate in this year's hunt, you don't need your own land. Presque Isle County has thousands of acres of public hunting land, which can be found on this <a href="http://www.midnr.com/FLW/LandsOpen-Hunting/Hunting_Land_presque_isle_COUNTY.pdf">map</a>. If your own hunting property is your dream, acreage can be found for well under $1,000 per acre in our area. Check out some listings<a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Presque-Isle_MI/type-land/ofbm-20?cs=posen%2cmi%3brogers+city%2cmi%3bhawks%2cmi%3bocqueoc%2cmi%3bmillersburg%2cmi%3bblack+river%2cmi%3bonaway%2cmi&ncs=11262%2c30502%2c39552%2c105575%2c92054%2c76357%2c4910&source=web#/sortby-1"> here</a>. Presque Isle County's current restriction on baiting may be over as soon as this season. Local State Representative Peter Pettalia has been pushing for a lifting of the ban and is <a href="http://www.piadvance.com/article/state+rep+confident+deer+baiting+ban+will+be+lifted.aspx">confident</a> it will be lifted upon the House vote on November 10, perhaps even for this year's opening day. <br />
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You can <a href="http://www.mdnr-elicense.com/Welcome/Default.aspx">apply for your license</a> through <a href="http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10363_53632---,00.html">Pure Michigan Hunt</a> online and be entered into a drawing to win the ultimate hunt, including licenses for elk, bear, antlerless deer, turkey, and opening day at a waterfowl area - along with hunting equipment including a crossbow and rifle! <br />
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Another great new resource is a new website created by a partnership between Michigan State University and the Department of Natural Resources, which can be found <a href="http://deer.fw.msu.edu/">here</a>. This new site contains a plethora of information including harvest forecasts, last year's season summary, links to applications, locations of wildlife offices and check stations, drawing results, lab results, regulations, information on management, hunting digests, and much more! <br />
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Come to Northern Michigan this year to catch a little buck fever for yourself and see why this time of year is so special to our community! Wishing a safe and prosperous hunt to all of our hunters this year!Lakeshore Realtyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04036696591393520880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771665781525256566.post-48650271910096633382011-10-12T07:57:00.000-07:002011-10-12T07:57:04.362-07:00A Misty Morning...<div style="text-align: center;">It was quite foggy in Presque Isle this morning! Spooky! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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It may be gloomy this morning, but we just experienced quite a few sunny, unseasonably warm days that made it hard to be inside! Presque Isle's fall foliage is just past peak and we're savoring the colors while they last! Here are a few more fall pictures to enjoy, all taken in and around the village of Presque Isle. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This year's headquarters is located at the Alpena Events Complex (APlex), with daily activities taking place. You can find the full list of events <a href="http://www.lighthousefestival.org/events.htm">here </a>on the 2011 brochure. Presque Isle, located about a half hour from headquarters, is home to two of the ten lighthouses included in the festival. Both lighthouses are open to the public and include museums.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">As we celebrate Northeast Michigan's rich maritime past, let's learn more about Presque Isle's two lighthouses with these fun facts!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u><b>Old Presque Isle Light</b></u></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">* The tallest lighthouse open for climbing on all the Great Lakes with 130 steps!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">* One of the few Great Lakes lighthouses to have retained its Third Order Fresnel Lens, which was lovingly restored and is awaiting re-installation.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">*The estimated cost of construction for the lighthouse was $28,000 (about $500,000 in today's money)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">*The ornate, elegant design was so successful that it was duplicated in 5 other Great Lakes lighthouses.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">* The lighthouse had about 21 keepers in its 94 years in operation</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">* Built in 1840, the Old Light is one of the oldest lighthouses on the Great Lakes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">* With the installation of the Range Lights and New Presque Isle Light in 1871, the light became obsolete after only 30 years in service.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">* After sitting vacant and deteriorating for years, wealthy Lansing hat-maker Bliss Stebbins purchased the buildings for only $60 at a tax sale at the turn of the century.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">*Many local residents and visitors report the Old Lighthouse as haunted. It is believed that the lighthouse's last keeper, George Parris, keeps the long disassembled light going and appears to lucky persons as a warm, charming spirit. The story has been featured on TV programs and in books and magazine articles.</div>Lakeshore Realtyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04036696591393520880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771665781525256566.post-39676534479683799172011-10-06T12:17:00.000-07:002011-10-06T12:17:34.620-07:00Fall ColorPresque Isle County and surrounding areas have some of the most beautiful fall colors in the state! Some parts of the county are peaking and others are just getting going. A visit on the weekends of the 8th or 15th should be the perfect time to witness fall in all its glory! <br />
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The following pictures were taken in Moltke Township on private land. The colors in Northwestern Presque Isle County are at peak! Enjoy these awe-inspiring photos and be inspired to come see for yourself and revel in the beauty that is Northern Michigan in the fall! <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/310761_10150413584435977_506520976_10435147_1793353898_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/310761_10150413584435977_506520976_10435147_1793353898_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Lakeshore Realtyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04036696591393520880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771665781525256566.post-23644391624222831612011-10-06T08:52:00.000-07:002011-10-06T08:52:25.051-07:00Ocqueoc Falls State Park Improvements<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ocqueoc Falls</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Ocqueoc Falls is a gem of Presque Isle County and the largest waterfall in Michigan's Lower Penninsula. In summer, it's a popular picnic area and swimming hole; in fall, a beauty to behold as salmon attempt to leap over the falls and the trees put on their beautiful autumn displays. The area is also excellent for cross-country skiing come winter.<br />
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If you visited the park over the summer, you may have been disappointed by the temporary closure of the parking area and main pathway. But as we found out yesterday, the small inconvenience was well worth it!<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hV2eKFnlnus/To3AsYPvhwI/AAAAAAAAAGg/kV812mc7IEo/s1600/parkinglot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hV2eKFnlnus/To3AsYPvhwI/AAAAAAAAAGg/kV812mc7IEo/s320/parkinglot.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
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</tbody></table>There is now a paved drive, parking area, and pathway down to the falls along with individual picnic areas, a "bridge" pathway down to the second falls (remember how treacherous that walkway was?) and faux stone steps that blend in perfectly with the natural surroundings and make the falls more more accessible.<br />
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What a huge improvement! Enjoy these photos of the still-not-quite-complete improvements - you'll be impressed!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Gorgeous fall colors along pathway</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Winding paved pathway</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Year-round toilet facilities<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New pathway to the lower falls</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fPFDBdq63Xg/To3Cw8AZ34I/AAAAAAAAAGs/ZRMhGHyoaOc/s1600/parkbench.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fPFDBdq63Xg/To3Cw8AZ34I/AAAAAAAAAGs/ZRMhGHyoaOc/s320/parkbench.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Park-like setting complete with new benches</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Breathtaking beauty</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Stone" stairway to upper falls</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Scenic observation area<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Lakeshore Realtyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04036696591393520880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771665781525256566.post-48594187434301559752011-09-29T06:29:00.000-07:002011-09-29T06:29:26.301-07:00Blast from the Past: Roaming Through MichiganNowadays, we have the wonderful <a href="http://www.michigan.org/">Pure Michigan</a> campaign to promote our beautiful state. But what was done to promote tourism back in 1949? This nostalgic look at Michigan in the midst of the baby boom focuses on several still-popular destinations like Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City, Mackinac Island, and the Upper Penninsula. (Remember, in 1949, there was no bridge to transport tourists to the UP quite yet!) <br />
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Be sure to note the cars driving right over Sleeping Bear Dunes (a big no-no these days!) and how quaint and small Traverse City remained at that time. Enjoy this blast from the past!<br />
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Over the weekend, we visited one of the area's most popular autumn attractions - Knaebe's Mmmunchy Krunchy Apple Farm. Besides growing over 20 varieties of delicious apples, the farm has a plethora of other activities for all ages.<br />
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Kids will enjoy the petting zoo complete with goats, sheep, pigs, llamas, mini horses, chickens, ducks, and more...<br />
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There is also a huge play area complete with a crawl-through train, swing sets, large covered sandbox, several rustic tractors, trikes, wagons, and other kid-powered vehicles scattered about, big wooden airplane, and much more! <br />
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Also available for small fees are pony rides, tractor-pulled barrel rides, and horse drawn wagon tours.<br />
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Other features everyone will enjoy are the "MacinSquasher," an apple-flinging slingshot, a mercantile, arts and crafts for sale, live music, roaming the grounds, and of course enjoying yummy goodies on the many picnic tables, decorated with all kinds of interesting squash specimens. Squash, pumpkins, and others can also be purchased from the farm.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/304894_10150401229700977_506520976_10362453_1391143814_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/304894_10150401229700977_506520976_10362453_1391143814_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>"Ma's Kitchen" serves up the most delectable fall treats you could imagine - a variety of hot, fresh donuts, molasses cookies, "from scratch" apple pies (including frozen ones you can take home and bake anytime!), Upside Down Sticky Pumpkin Pecan Muffins with Cream Cheese Stuffing, and our personal favorite...deluxe apple crisp served with vanilla bean ice cream and topped with warm caramel sauce. And who could forget, fresh, delicious apple cider to wash it all down! (Hungry yet?) <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/311687_10150401230890977_506520976_10362460_1783416073_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/311687_10150401230890977_506520976_10362460_1783416073_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>And of course, we can't forget the APPLES! The grounds are filled with hundreds of apple trees of over 20 varieties. It's easy to appreciate nature's bounty when it's all around you! Each section is labeled with the type of apple and it's very interesting to note the difference in varieties. Because growing apples this far north is a very delicate operation, the farm is a "We pick, you buy" establishment.<br />
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Inside the barn, along with the yummy goodies and general store, you can purchase all varieties of apples, which are harvested at different times throughout fall. The gleaming apples can be found in labeled baskets and can be purchased in various quantities from the bushel all the way down<br />
to the 1/4 peck. Each variety has its own price.<br />
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Mmmunchy Krunchy's nicely done <a href="http://www.mmmunchykrunchyapplefarm.com/">website</a> has a handy ripening schedule, including information about each variety, and their <a href="http://www.mmmunchykrunchyapplefarm.com/">Facebook</a> page is great about updating fans about which varieties are ready along with other news.<br />
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<a href="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/308695_10150401231235977_506520976_10362462_817213107_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/308695_10150401231235977_506520976_10362462_817213107_n.jpg" width="320" /></a>Knaebe's is our favorite way to enjoy fall in northern Michigan! With something for everyone, and enough activities to fill up a day, it's definitely worth the short half hour drive from Presque Isle. Happy fall!Lakeshore Realtyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04036696591393520880noreply@blogger.com0