Monthly Archives: July 2008

Otter Creek aka Esch Road Beach

Empire Bluff from Esch Road (Otter Creek)

Empire Bluff from Esch Road (Otter Creek) , photo by jsorbieus.

For my money, one of the world's best beaches is Otter Creek in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The park calls it Esch Road Beach and it's the site of the former logging village of Aral. (we'll tell you the story of Aral someday).

The photo is part of Jim's Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore set (slideshow) and like all his photos, it's available "biggie-sized" to grace your desktop!

Here's Otter Creek/Esch Rd Beach on the betsiebay.net map!

posted July 11, 2008 – 7:33 am
By betsiebay.net | Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Lodging & Travel, Map, Photo, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Sports & Recreation, Stories | Comments (0)
EVENT LISTING

Green Cuisine in Honor

Food for Thought's Gren CuisineOn Wednesday, July 16th from 5-8 PM, the 3rd annual Green Cuisine takes place at Food for Thought (10704 Oviatt Rd in Honor). Green Cuisine features wine from a number of the wineries of the Old Mission and Leelanau Peninsulas along with food from some of the region's artisan food producers. Wine, chocolate, hummus, breads, cheeses, pastries, fresh fruits and more will be available foryour culinary delight. This year Shorts Brewery will even make the trip from Bellaire!

One of the neatest things about this event is that it's a "zero-waste" event. Organizers Tim & Kathy Young set a goal to have all the waste generated from the event to be either reusable, recyclable or compostable. It's been such a sucess that 800 attendees last year generated less than one ounce of waste!

Another great bonus is that the amazingly talented Seth Bernard & Daisy May Erlewine will be performing. Get all the details by calling 231-326-5444 or visiting foodforthought.net.

posted July 7, 2008 – 8:10 am
By betsiebay.net | Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Community, Events, Food & Dining, Honor, Stories | Comments (0)

Josh White Jr. at the Betsie Bay Inn

On Friday July 11th the Betsie Bay Inn & Restaurant in Frankfort will host Josh White Jr. from 8-10 PM. Josh is the son of legendary folk & blues player Josh White and a fantastic musician in his own right. If you can, you should go. Visit their site or call the Betsie Bay Inn at (231) 352-8090 for details!

Here's a video of Josh playing a little song high above the Michigan countryside with fellow guitarist Mike Ball and pilot Scott Lorenz of Westwind Balloon Company:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2vCCc1Kr6w

posted July 1, 2008 – 7:01 am
By betsiebay.net | Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Frankfort, Media & Internet, Stories, Video | Comments (0)