My short story is, my mother's uncle purchased land in Glen Arbor in the 1940s which has subsequently been handed down through the generations. I've been going there all my life and my wife fell in love with the area immediately upon arrival.

Our favorite things to do are 'all-natural' activities, such as sailing on Big Glen, canoeing down the Crystal River, hiking the trails in Sleeping Bear National Park, climbing and walking the dunes to Lake Michigan, watching the sunset where ever we can get a comfortable seat and good view.

This is one scene (of many I have) of the Crystal River. Thanks!

– David Laansma, Grand Blanc and Glen Arbor