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BOYNE Golf: Paying Homage to Donald Ross Continues at The Highlands

Four more revamped holes are now open at the Donald Ross Memorial, part of the Midwest’s largest golf resort destination. Harbor Springs, MI – As part of a multi-year transformation project to renovate northern Michigan’s Donald Ross Memorial at The Highlands, four additionally renovated holes are now open at the BOYNE Golf facility built to honor the legendary architect. The one-of-a-kind…

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Golf Travel News August 4, 2024

In golf travel news this week are items from Boyne, Horseshoe Bay, Nemacolin, PGA National, Camiral and more.

Golf Travel News August 4, 2024 In golf travel news this week are items from Boyne, Horseshoe Bay, Nemacolin, PGA National, Camiral and more. BOYNE GOLF–Listed Among Golf Digest’s 50 Best Golf Destinations for Women Horseshoe Bay Resort Listed Among Golf Digest’s 50 Best Golf Destinations For WomenNemacolin Listed Among Golf Digest’s 50 Best Golf Destinations for WomenPGA National Resort…

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Exploring the Serenity of Boyne Recreational Rentals with Gaylord Boat Rental

Nestled in the heart of Michigan's picturesque countryside, Boyne Recreational Rentals offers an idyllic getaway for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. With its breathtaking landscapes, pristine waters, and countless recreational activities, this region is a haven for those seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the best ways to experience the natural beauty of Boyne is by taking to its stunning waterways, and there's no better way to do that than with Boat Rental. In this article, we will delve into the world of Boyne Recreational Rentals and discover how Gaylord Boat Rental can elevate your experience to new heights.

Boyne Recreational Rentals: A Natural Paradise

Boyne Recreational Rentals is a destination that beckons you to explore the great outdoors. With acres of unspoiled wilderness, lush forests, and pristine lakes, it's the perfect place for hiking, fishing, and, of course, boating. The serene atmosphere and unblemished landscapes provide a tranquil retreat for individuals, couples, and families alike. Whether you're an adventure seeker or just looking for a relaxing escape, Boyne has something for everyone.

Gaylord Boat Rental: Setting Sail for Adventure

Gaylord Boat Rental is your gateway to a world of aquatic adventures in Boyne. With a wide range of boats to choose from, you can explore the many lakes and rivers that crisscross this enchanting region. From pontoons for leisurely cruises to speedboats for thrill-seekers, Gaylord Boat Rental has it all.

a. Pontoon Boats: Perfect for leisurely exploration, these boats offer a stable and spacious platform for picnics, sunbathing, and family outings. They are ideal for taking in the beautiful scenery and unwinding on the water.

b. Fishing Boats: For anglers, Boyne's waters are teeming with a variety of fish. Gaylord Boat Rental provides well-equipped fishing boats, ensuring you have all you need for a successful day on the water.

c. Speedboats: Adrenaline junkies can satisfy their need for speed with Gaylord's selection of speedboats. Feel the wind in your hair as you explore the lakes at exhilarating velocities.

The Beauty of Boyne's Waters

The aquatic beauty of Boyne is unparalleled. From the crystal-clear waters of Lake Charlevoix to the serene tranquility of Walloon Lake, this region boasts some of the most breathtaking water bodies in the Midwest. Whether you're a water sports enthusiast, a fisherman, or simply looking for a peaceful day on the lake, Boyne has a body of water to suit your desires.

Experiencing Boyne in All Seasons

The allure of Boyne Recreational Rentals and Gaylord Boat Rental isn't confined to a specific season. In the summer, you can enjoy swimming, water skiing, and tubing, while autumn brings the magic of vibrant foliage and great fishing. In the winter, Boyne becomes a snow-covered wonderland with opportunities for snowmobiling and ice fishing. Spring heralds the awakening of nature, with blooming flowers and the return of migratory birds. No matter when you visit, you'll be welcomed by Boyne's unique charm.

Local Attractions and Activities

Beyond the water, Boyne offers a plethora of attractions and activities for every interest. From golf courses and hiking trails to local breweries and quaint town centers, the area is rich with opportunities to explore and enjoy.

Conclusion

Boyne Recreational Rentals, with Gaylord Boat Rental as your trusted companion, guarantees an unforgettable experience amidst the wonders of Michigan's natural beauty. Whether you seek adventure, relaxation, or a bit of both, Boyne's allure is sure to captivate your heart. Don't miss the opportunity to explore this extraordinary destination and create lasting memories with Gaylord Boat Rental as your guide. Visit Boyne and let the magic of its waters and landscapes leave an indelible mark on your soul.

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TEAM BOYNE, Harbor Cup Raise $80k For Northern Michigan Charities

TEAM BOYNE, Harbor Cup Raise $80k For Northern Michigan Charities

Team Boyne donates to Manna Food Project. TEAM BOYNE, Harbor Cup Raise $80,000+ for Local Charities BOYNE PGA professionals celebrate 26 years of raising dollars for Manna Food Project serving 320,000 meals and First Tee-Northern Michigan impacting area youth through golf Harbor Springs, Mich. – For 26 years PGA professionals from BOYNE Golf have raised more than $700,000 through the annual…

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In times like this, just dance. ♥️♀️♂️💍♥️ #love #dance #bayharborwedding #bayharbor #boyne #bayharborweddingphotographer #nomiwedding #paulretherfordphotography #petoskey #golf #puremichigan (at Crooked Tree Golf Club) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_PkslnhXJm/?igshid=i2od1awrop6r

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Still time to sneak in a Maine round. New post on Where to Golf Next: http://www.wheretogolfnext.com/features/9758340a-b52b-40bb-91ae-0a230d0eb272 #Boyne #Maine #foliage #sundayriver #golf (at Sunday River Golf Club) https://www.instagram.com/p/B214N3Kgzmd/?igshid=gv7j96respfs

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Today we remember the passing of James Garner who Died: July 19, 2014  in Los Angeles, California

Garner was born James Scott Bumgarner on April 7, 1928 in Denver, Oklahoma (now a part of Norman, Oklahoma). His parents were Weldon Warren Bumgarner, a widower, and Mildred Scott (Meek), who died five years after his birth. His older brothers were Jack Garner (1926–2011) and Charles Bumgarner (1924-1984), a school administrator. His family was Methodist. After their mother's death, Garner and his brothers were sent to live with relatives. Garner was reunited with his family in 1934, when Weldon remarried.

Garner's father remarried several times. Garner came to hate one of his stepmothers, Wilma, who beat all three boys (especially him). He said that his stepmother also punished him by forcing him to wear a dress in public. When he was 14 years old, he fought with her, knocking her down and choking her to keep her from killing him in retaliation. She left the family and never returned. His brother Jack later commented, "She was a damn no-good woman". Garner's last stepmother was Grace, whom he said he loved and called "Mama Grace", and felt that she was more of a mother to him than anyone else had been.

After the war, Garner joined his father in Los Angeles and enrolled at Hollywood High School, where he was voted the most popular student. A high school gym teacher recommended him for a job modeling Jantzen bathing suits. It paid well ($25 an hour), but in his first interview for the Archives of American Television, he said he hated modeling; he soon quit and returned to Norman. He played football and basketball at Norman High School, and competed on the track and golf teams. However, he dropped out in his senior year. In a 1976 Good Housekeeping magazine interview, he admitted, "I was a terrible student and I never actually graduated from high school, but I got my diploma in the Army."

Shortly after his father's marriage to Wilma broke up, his father moved to Los Angeles, leaving Garner and his brothers in Norman. After working at several jobs he disliked, Garner worked as a merchant mariner in the United States Merchant Marine at age 16 near the end of World War II. He liked the work and his shipmates, but he suffered from chronic seasickness.

Garner enlisted in the California Army National Guard, serving his first 7 months in California. He then went to Korea for 14 months, as a rifleman in the 5th Regimental Combat Team during the Korean War, then part of the 24th Infantry Division. He was wounded twice, first in the face and hand by shrapnel from a mortar round, and the second time in the buttocks from friendly fire from U.S. fighter jets as he dived into a foxhole. Garner received the Purple Heart in Korea for the first wound. He qualified for a second Purple Heart (eligibility requirement: "As the result of friendly fire while actively engaging the enemy"), but he did not actually receive it until 1983, 32 years after the event.

In 1954, Paul Gregory, a friend whom Garner had met while attending Hollywood High School, persuaded Garner to take a nonspeaking role in the Broadway production of The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, where he was able to study Henry Fonda night after night. During the week of Garner's death, TCM broadcast most of his movies, introduced by Robert Osborne, who said that Fonda's gentle, sincere persona rubbed off on Garner, greatly to Garner's benefit.

Garner subsequently moved to television commercials and eventually to television roles. In 1955, Garner was considered for the lead role in the Western series Cheyenne, but that role went to Clint Walker because the casting director could not reach Garner in time (according to Garner's autobiography). Garner wound up playing an Army officer in the 1955 Cheyenne pilot titled "Mountain Fortress." His first film appearances were in The Girl He Left Behind and Toward the Unknown in 1956.

In 1957, he had a supporting role in the TV anthology series episode on Conflict entitled "Man from 1997," portraying Maureen (Gloria Talbott)'s brother "Red"; the show stars Jacques Sernas as Johnny Vlakos and Charlie Ruggles as elderly Mr. Boyne, a librarian from 1997, and involved a 1997 Almanac that was mistakenly left in the past by Boyne and found by Johnny in a bookstore. The series' producer Roy Huggins noted in his Archive of American Television interview that he subsequently cast Garner as the lead in Maverick due to his comedic facial expressions while playing scenes in "Man from 1997" that were not originally written to be comical. He changed his last name from Bumgarner to Garner after the studio had credited him as "James Garner" without permission. He then legally changed it upon the birth of his first child, when he decided she had too many names.

Nominated for 15 Emmy Awards during his television career, Garner received the award in 1977 as Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (The Rockford Files) and in 1987 as executive producer of Promise. For his contribution to the film and television industry, Garner received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

In 1990, he was inducted into the Western Performers Hall of Fame at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was also inducted into the Television Hall of Fame that same year. In February 2005, he received the Screen Actors Guild's Lifetime Achievement Award. He was also nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role that year, for The Notebook. When Morgan Freeman won that prize for his work in Million Dollar Baby, Freeman led the audience in a sing-along of the original Maverick theme song, written by David Buttolph and Paul Francis Webster.

Garner was a strong Democratic Party supporter. From 1982, Garner gave at least $29,000 to Federal campaigns, of which over $24,000 was to Democratic Party candidates, including Dennis Kucinich (for Congress in 2002), Dick Gephardt, John Kerry, Barbara Boxer, and various Democratic committees and groups.

On August 28, 1963, Garner was one of several celebrities to join Martin Luther King Jr. in the "March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom". In his autobiography, Garner recalled sitting in the third row listening to King's "I Have a Dream" speech.

For his role in the 1985 CBS miniseries Space, the character's party affiliation was changed from Republican as in the book to reflect Garner's personal views. Garner said, "My wife would leave me if I played a Republican."

There was an effort by California Democratic party leaders, led by state Senator Herschel Rosenthal, to persuade Garner to seek the Democratic nomination for Governor of California in the 1990 election. However, future United States Senator and former San Francisco Mayor Dianne Feinstein received the nomination instead, losing to Republican Pete Wilson in the election

Garner was married to Lois Josephine Fleischman Clarke, whom he met at a party in 1956. They married 14 days later on August 17, 1956. "We went to dinner every night for 14 nights. I was just absolutely nuts about her. I spent $77 on our honeymoon, and it about broke me." According to Garner, "Marriage is like the Army; everyone complains, but you'd be surprised at the large number of people who re-enlist." His wife was Jewish.

When Garner and Clarke married, her daughter Kim from a previous marriage was seven years old and recovering from polio. Garner had one daughter with Lois: Greta "Gigi" Garner. In an interview in Good Housekeeping with Garner, his wife, and two daughters, conducted at their home, and published in March 1976, Gigi's age was given as 18 and Kim's as 27.

In 1970, Garner and his wife briefly lived separately for three months. In late 1979, Garner again separated from his wife (around the time The Rockford Files stopped filming), splitting his time between living in Canada and "a rented house in the Valley". The two resumed living together in September 1981, and remained married for the rest of his life. Garner said that the separations were not caused by marital problems, instead stating that he simply needed to spend time alone in order to recover from the stress of acting. Garner died less than a month before their 58th wedding anniversary.

Garner's knees became a chronic problem during the filming of The Rockford Files in the 1970s, with "six or seven knee operations during that time". In 2000, he underwent knee replacement surgery for both of them.

On April 22, 1988, Garner had quintuple bypass heart surgery. Though he recovered rapidly, he was advised to stop smoking. Garner quit smoking 17 years later.

Garner underwent surgery on May 11, 2008, following a severe stroke he had suffered two days earlier. His prognosis was reported to be "very positive". Garner was a private and introverted man, according to family and friends, On July 19, 2014, police and rescue personnel were summoned to Garner's Los Angeles-area home, where they found the actor dead at the age of 86. He had suffered a "massive" heart attack caused by coronary artery disease. He had been in poor health since his stroke in 2008.

Longtime friends Tom Selleck (who worked with Garner on The Rockford Files), Sally Field (who worked with Garner in Murphy's Romance) and Clint Eastwood (who guest-starred with Garner on Maverick and starred in Space Cowboys) reflected on his death. Selleck said, "Jim was a mentor to me and a friend, and I will miss him." Field said, "My heart just broke. There are few people on this planet I have adored as much as Jimmy Garner. I cherish every moment I spent with him and relive them over and over in my head. He was a diamond." Eastwood said, "Garner opened the door for people like Steve McQueen and myself."

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Seventeen. April, 2015.

‘Hey, has everyone got a minute to talk?’

Harry pokes his head around the corner into the dressing room and Niall, who had been lying back on the couch scrolling aimlessly through Twitter, nods, kicking his feet down off the couch to make room for Harry. On the other side of the room, Louis picks up the football he’d been kicking at the wall, and Liam puts his phone down, too. It’s still a little weird, being a foursome—Niall always finds himself feeling like someone is missing. 

‘Great show tonight,’ Harry starts, taking the spot Niall’d cleared for him. They’re in Dubai, the final show of this leg. Ahead of them the boys have two months free before kicking things off again in Cardiff. Niall’s already thinking about sleep. 

‘Was sick, yeah,’ says Louis, skeptical already. ‘Have you got something you actually want to say, or?’

‘Yeah, yeah,’ Harry sits up straight, runs a hand through his hair. It’s getting way too long and Niall keeps finding random strands of it all over the place, but it suits him, at least. ‘I just feel like—well, I feel like things are going really fucking brilliantly for us right now.’

‘Okay…’ Louis doesn’t look convinced. Niall bites back a laugh. 

‘I mean, we’re on top of the fucking world’ Harry runs his hand through his hair again. ‘And I just think… wouldn’t it be a better idea to quit while we’re ahead?’

-- 

The sun is rising in Dubai and Niall is drunk. After Harry’s suggestion—which seemed more like a decision he’d already made for all four of them, really—he and Louis went out, just the two of them, to celebrate, to mourn. They did shots high above the city, in some exclusive sky bar that looked identical to every other exclusive sky bar Niall’s done shots in over the past few years. They screamed over loud, thumping music and Niall made out with a stranger in the lounge in the back for a little while, letting her kiss down his neck while the room spun around him. They held up their drinks and cheersed to what they lost, to the impossible, beautiful, improbability of the last five years. They stumbled into a cab as the sun began to peek over the horizon, Louis reeking of smoke and alcohol, Niall feeling like the entire world was about to fall out from under him.

And now he’s here, lying on his back in the middle of a massive bed in an indistinguishably expensive hotel room in an indistinguishably expensive city that just happens, this time, to be Dubai, staring up at the ceiling. He can’t help but think about the fact that his entire life is over. 

He doesn’t know what comes after this, if anything. He doesn’t know what’s left for him, if anything. Harry’s got a solo career in the pipeline, Niall can tell that much, and Louis is the best songwriter he knows, and Liam has a better voice than Niall could ever dream of having. There won’t be space for all four of them, plus Zayn. There won’t be anything left for Niall. 

Slowly it dawns on Niall that this could be it for him—that he’s already lived his best years, that it’s all downhill from here. He peaked as a teenager and wasted it all, completely unaware. He’s going to have to live the rest of his life thinking about what he lost. 

Niall bolts upright in a sudden burst of nausea, sure he’s going to throw up all the alcohol in his system. He makes it to the bathroom in record time but relief doesn’t come—instead he hunches over the bowl on his knees, forehead pressed to the cool porcelain to keep himself from overheating, for what feels like hours. He dry heaves a few times, his body convulsing painfully and, eventually, tears prickling at the corners of his eyes from the physical effort of it all. His heart hammers like a thunderstorm and every move feels like running a marathon, every breath like a pathetic triumph. 

Eventually his knees protest painfully and he forces himself to stand up, one hand on the sink for support, the other holding his throbbing head. Body prickling with heat, oversensitivity, pain, Niall makes his way back to the massive bed and strips down. Lying on his back in the middle of it once again, he realizes belatedly that he’s just had a panic attack. 

He wonders if the rest of his life is going to be like this. 

It takes him a few moments of wallowing in self-pity to realize what he’s feeling. It hasn’t happened to him in a few months, and he wasn’t expecting it now, of all times. Now, when his entire life is falling apart. Now, when nothing is working and he needs to come up with a Plan B that he’s never had. Now, when he feels like the world is ending. 

All he wants to do is call Isla. 

In the logical part of his brain—which feels like it’s quickly dying—Niall knows he shouldn’t. He knows this isn’t fair. He knows Isla deserves better. 

On the emotional side, he doesn’t give a shit. 

He gropes around the bed for his phone, finds it buried under the folds of the duvet, and dials. He doesn’t let himself think about what he’s doing. 

‘Niall?’ Isla sounds a million miles away. Belatedly, Niall realizes that she is. ‘Are you okay? What’s going on?’

‘Happy birthday,’ he says. Talking makes his head spin. 

‘My birthday is in January. It’s April.’ Isla sounds annoyed, and Niall hears a door open, then close, on her side of the world. 

‘Yeah, well, I didn’t call you then so I figured I’d tell you now.’

‘Are you drunk?’ The sound of a faucet turning on. 

‘A bit,’ Niall admits, closing his eyes. He wishes he had it in him to get up and close the blinds, too. ‘A lot.’

‘I can tell,’ a click, Isla turning on an electric kettle. ‘Thank you for the birthday wishes, but we probably shouldn’t be doing this.’

‘Why not?’ Niall turns his head, presses his cheek into the pillow to block out some of the rising sun. 

‘Well, for starters, it’s four in the morning in London,’ says Isla, and Niall feels a pang of guilt, on top of the anxiety. ‘And my boyfriend is sleeping, so.’

‘Right,’ Niall slurs, squeezing his eyes shut tighter. ‘Sorry to wake him.’

‘It’s not that,’ Isla’s pacing around her kitchen, Niall can tell from the sounds of the floorboards underneath her. She sighs. ‘Sorry I said it like that. That was shitty of me.’ 

‘S’alright. You’re not wrong.’

‘Where are you? You sound a mess, are you somewhere safe?’

‘Yeah, Dubai. I’m in my hotel room.’

‘Is it not, like, seven in the morning in Dubai?’ Niall can hear Isla pouring the kettle. He wonders if she’s making one cup or two. ‘Why are you drunk at seven in the morning?’

‘Not gone to sleep yet,’ Niall says around a yawn, his heart rate finally starting to settle down. ‘Went out last night.’

Isla hums, and Niall can imagine her, the way she curls in on herself when she’s got a fresh cup of tea, holds it against her chest to breathe in the warmth. He thinks of her on the couch, in a flat he’s only seen tiny pictures of on Instagram, phone sandwiched between her ear and her shoulder, wearing that Derby jumper he gave her a century ago. She says, ‘it was a good night, then?’

‘No,’ Niall admits, without even thinking about it. ‘We broke up.’ 

‘Oh,’ Isla coughs a little, then: ‘I didn’t know you were seeing someone. I’m sorry to hear that.’

‘No, no,’ Niall shakes his head into the pillow, even though she can’t see him. ‘Not seeing anyone. The band.’

‘The—what? The band broke up?’ 

‘Yeah,’ he doesn’t have it in him, he thinks, to explain the stupid hiatus idea right now. He’s so fucking tired. ‘But don’t say anything. We’re not announcing it yet, like.’

‘I won’t,’ Isla promises, but Niall already knows she would never. He lets her carry on: ‘Maybe it’s a good thing, though. You deserve some time to rest. You could work on some golf stuff, or write your own music, even?’

‘Dunno that anyone wants to hear my own music.’ It feels okay to say it to Isla, to let it out of his racing mind and into the space between then. He knows she won’t throw it back at him. ‘Dunno where I go from here.’

‘I’m interested,’ says Isla. Niall hears her slurp at her tea on the other end of the phone.

‘You’re interested in everything I do.’

‘Not true. I really don’t give a shit about golf. Like, at all.’

Niall laughs, and it’s a shooting pain behind his eyes and in his head, but he feels better for it. His mouth is dry, and his stomach is starting to grumble. He thinks he might be feeling a bit more human. ‘Maybe if you gave it a shot.’

‘Don’t want to, if I’m honest. Maybe you should give going to sleep a shot.’

‘S’why I called ya,’ Niall yawns again. ‘Talk to me about law or something. Bore me to sleep, Boyne.’

But Isla doesn’t answer right away. Instead, Niall hears the phone jostling, muffled speaking, a deep, tired, masculine voice. He hears his own name, a quiet sigh, retreating footsteps. Bile rises in his throat again.

‘Sorry,’ Isla’s voice is full volume again. ‘Listen, Niall, I should go. It’s really late. Or early, whatever, and you’re drunk. And this is… we can’t keep doing things like this.’

‘What do you mean, doing things like this?’ There’s a flame of aggression in his stomach—not aimed toward Isla, but toward Jack, who he’s sure is the reason she’s hanging up so quickly. ‘We haven’t spoken in ages.’

‘I know, I know, but. This… this thing, Niall. Always coming back to each other. We’ve got to move on.’

‘I’m not—’

‘I’m sorry, Niall,’ Isla sounds small. He thinks of her, back in school, stressed about exams and uni. ‘I shouldn’t have picked up. Take a sleeping pill and make sure you drink a load of water. You’ll feel better in the morning.’

‘Isla—’

‘Whatever comes after this, it’ll be the right thing for you. You’re brilliant, Niall, you really are,’ he can hear Isla standing up, moving the phone away from her ear. ‘Sleep well.’

She hangs up. 

--

Fourteen hours later, Niall wakes up. He has a headache, a dry mouth, a sore chest, and one, singular text.

Isla (9:49am): Let me know when you wake up so I know you’re okay. You’ll be grand. Xx

He flips his phone over, screen pressed into the mattress. He needs to take a shower. He needs to eat. He needs to get laid. 

He needs to fall out of love with Isla.

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Late Bloomer

Growing up in Mississauga, Ontario, much of my childhood days were spent outside. However, unlike many of my peers in this class, time outside was focused on practicing golf instead of exploring and discovering the beauty of nature. It was the hours spent outside on the golf course where I could find peace. Whether it was focusing in on the sounds of birds chirping around me or hearing the trees lightly rustle against one another, being outside was where I felt most comfortable. Unfortunately, most of the opportunities I had to strengthen my relationship with nature became an afterthought, behind my pursuit of a professional golf career. It wasn’t until I put golf behind me and transferred to the University of Guelph that I would rekindle my relationship with nature.

(Falls spent practicing with my team at the Beautiful Boyne Highlands Resort in Harbor Springs, Michigan. Photo taken by Beau Breault)

During the summer of 2017, right before my first semester at the University of Guelph began, golf was no longer in my life and I needed to find new things that I enjoyed. I found this in hiking. I felt that this was something I could enjoy as I had already spent countless hours walking outside playing golf. Although I did not have much knowledge about hiking, anytime that I visited a new place, I would go on google and search for the nearest trail. Through this, I started to appreciate exploration and the opportunity to find areas that I had never seen before, as well as witnessing the unique aspects of each area. Additionally, I found an outlet in hiking where I had time to think and reflect on my life in a way that I couldn’t do while spending time indoors.  

(Hiking in Upland, California. Photo taken by Andrew Godoy)

Just as my summer was coming to a close and my time at a new university began, I was lucky enough that the school required me to take BIOL 2060, otherwise known as ecology. This course truly opened my eyes and allowed me to see how nature could be seen through a scientific lens. Whether it was learning about how every aspect of an ecosystem played a role in the success of that ecosystem or learning about how we as humans are affecting the ecosystems around us, I was intrigued. With the mixture of my experiences outdoors throughout the summer and the insight that I was gaining through ecology, new doors had opened that I was ready to explore.

(Hermit Falls in Monrovia, California...One of my favourite things to do while visiting my sister in California is follow the Hermit Falls trail to this gorge. Photo taken by Katrina Gorospe)

Although I entered university with the intentions of majoring in biological science and eventually pursuing a profession in the health sciences, my growing interest in nature and the environment led me to continually register in environmental science courses with each new semester. Multiple courses later and my relationship with nature has only strengthened as my time in Guelph has progressed. I consider my relationship with nature to be fairly new and vague compared to those around me, however I am excited to grow my knowledge in the field through courses like this, whether that be through learning in the class or creating memories outside of it in the field with all of you.  

With that being said, my question to all of you is how do you inspire those around you who are not necessarily interested in nature to go out and learn about the wonders that the world has to offer?

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Premiere Golf Resorts in Michigan

Boyne Golf is the premier golf resort in Michigan. We are a world-class golf destination with ten championship caliber courses spanning three resorts. Centered in Michigan's northern lower peninsula, our courses are the products of some of the game's masters, including Robert Trent Jones Sr., Arthur Hills, and Donald Ross. From all-inclusive vacation packages, elite instruction with the BOYNE Golf Academy, tournaments, and so much more, BOYNE Golf truly offers an unrivaled Michigan golf vacation experience. https://boynegolf.com/ Twitter Facebook Instagram Youtube

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Pearce, Werkmeister Tied At Top In Tournament of Champions

Tim Pearce, Tom Werkmeister Tied at Top in Tournament of Champions At Boyne Mountain Resort

Tim Pearce, Tom Werkmeister Tied at Top in Tournament of Champions   BOYNE FALLS – One charged, and one stayed the same.   The charger was Tim Pearce (pictured above), an assistant professional at Birmingham Country Club, and staying the same was Michigan Golf Hall of Famer Tom Werkmeister of Hudsonville.   They were tied for the lead through two rounds of the 32nd Tournament of Champions on…

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“I Love Lucy” ~ Season 3

A handy dandy guide to helping you find your favorite episode blogs here at Papermoon Loves Lucy. Click on the hyperlinks to be taken directly to that episode’s trivia, background, and bloopers!

“Ricky’s Life Story” (S3;E1) ~ October 5, 1953

Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed May 15, 1953 at General Service Studios. Rating: 62.6/85

“The Girls Go Into Business” (S3;E2) ~ October 12, 1953

Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed September 11, 1953 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 56.2/79

“Lucy and Ethel Buy the Same Dress” (S3;E3) ~ October 19, 1953

Directed by William Asher.  Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed September 17, 1953 at Ren-Mar Studios.Rating: 57.3/80

“Equal Rights” (S3;E4) ~ October 26, 1953

Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed September 24, 1953 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 60.2/84

“Baby Pictures” (S3;E5) ~ November 2, 1953

Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed October 1, 1953 at Ren-Mar Studios.  Rating: 61.4/82

“Lucy Tells the Truth” (S3;E6) ~ November 9, 1953

Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed October 8, 1953 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 61.4/84

“The French Revue” (S3;E7) ~ November 16, 1953

Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed October 15, 1953 at Ren-Mar Studios.  Rating: 60.0/81

“Redecorating the Mertzes’ Apartment” (S3;E8) ~ November 23, 1953

Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed October 22, 1953 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: N/A

“Too Many Crooks” (S3;E9) ~ November 30, 1953

Directed by William Asher.  Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed October 29, 1953 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 60.1/85

“Changing the Boys’ Wardrobe” (S3;E10) ~ December 7, 1953

Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed November 5, 1953 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 67.2/79

"Lucy Has Her Eyes Examined” (S3;E11) ~ December 14, 1953

Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed November 12, 1953 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 55.2/80

“Ricky’s Old Girlfriend” (S3;E12) ~ December 21, 1953

Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed on November 19, 1953 at Ren-Mar Studios.Rating: 52.8/76 

“The Million-Dollar Idea” (S3;E13) ~ January 11, 1954

Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll, Jr.  Filmed November 28, 1953 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 62.7/83

“Ricky Minds the Baby” (S3;E14) ~ January 18, 1954

Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed December 3, 1953 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 59.4/78

“The Charm School” (S3;E15) ~ January 25, 1954

Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed December 10, 1953 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: N/A

"Sentimental Anniversary” (S3;E16) ~ February 4, 1954

Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed December 17, 1953 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 61.1/82

“Fan Magazine Interview” (S3;E17) ~ February 8, 1954

Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed on January 7, 1954 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 62.4/83

“Oil Wells” (S3;E18) ~ February 15, 1954

Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed January 14, 1954 at Ren-Mar Studios.Rating: 63.9/85

“Ricky Loses His Temper” (S3;E19) ~ February 22, 1954

Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed January 21, 1954 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 56.8/80

“Home Movies” (S3;E20) ~ March 1, 1954

Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed on January 28, 1954 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 58.5/83

“Bonus Bucks” (S3;E21) ~ March 8, 1954

Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed on February 4, 1954 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 57.8/83

“Ricky’s Hawaiian Vacation” (S3;E22) ~ March 22, 1954

Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed February 11, 1954 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: N/A

“Lucy Is Envious” (S3;E23) ~ March 29, 1954

Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed February 16, 1954 at Ren-Mar Studio. Rating: 59.5/83

“Lucy Writes a Novel” (S3;E24) ~ April 5, 1954

Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed March 4, 1954 at Ren-Mar Studio. Rating: 51.5/75

“Lucy’s Club Dance” (S3;E25) ~ April 12, 1954

Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed March 11, 1954 at Ren-Mar Studios.  Rating: 59.1/85

“The Black Wig” (S3;E26) ~ April 19, 1954

Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed March 25, 1954 at Ren-Mar Studio. Rating: 55.8/77

“The Diner” (S3;E27) ~ April 26, 1954

Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed March 18, 1954 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 51.1/77

“Tennessee Ernie Visits” (S3;E28) ~ May 3, 1954

Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed April 1, 1954 at Ren-Mar Studio. Rating: 57.3/80

“Tennessee Ernie Hangs On” (S3;E29) ~ May 10, 1954

Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr.  Filmed April 8, 1954 at Ren-Mar Studios.  Rating: 55.6/80

“The Golf Game” (S3;E30) ~ May 17, 1954

Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll, Jr.  Filmed April 15, 1954 at Ren-Mar Studio. Rating: 54.2/81

“The Sublease” (S3;E31) ~ May 24, 1954

Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed April 22, 1954 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: N/A

SEASON SUMMARY

The season ended #1 in the ratings, just as it was at the end of Season 2. The overall rating share, however, dropped from 67.3 to 58.8  

There were 31 new episodes

The highest rated episode was “Changing the Boy’s Wardrobe” (E10) with a 67.2 

The lowest rated episode was “The Diner” (E27) with a 51.1 

Recurring Characters or Actors Introduced: Michael and Joseph Mayer as Little Ricky, Tennessee Ernie Ford as Cousin Ernie, Shirley Mitchell as Marion Strong 

Recurring Characters Returning: Elizabeth Patterson as Mrs. Trumbull,  Doris Singleton as Caroline Appleby, Jerry Hausner as Jerry the Agent, Frank Nelson as Freddy Fillmore

Guest Stars Playing Themselves: Arthur ‘King Cat’ Walsh, Max Terhune, Jimmy Demaret

Guest Actors Playing Characters: Mabel Paige (Mrs. Hansen), Charles Lane (Casting Director), Frank Nelson (Dickie Davis), Natalie Schafer (Phoebe Emerson), Kathryn Card (Minnie Finch), Elvia Allman (Minnie’s Neighbor), Sunny Boyne (Minnie’s Neighbor), Joan Banks (Eleanor Harris), Sandra Gould (Nancy Johnson), Harry Cheshire (Sam Johnson), Madge Blake (Mrs. Mulford), Mary Jane Croft (Cynthia Harcourt), Herb Vigran (Al Sparks), Jay Novello (Mr. Beecher)

An average of 7,500 feet of film was shot per episode, for a total of 232,500 feet of film for season 3

Total Binge Hours for Season 3: 15.5 hours (with commercials); 12.4 hours (without commercials)

Papermoon’s Full Moon Pick: “Lucy is Envious” (E23)

Papermoon’s Half Moon Pick: “Ricky Minds the Baby” (E14)

Colorized episodes: “The Million Dollar Idea” (E13), “Bonus Bucks” (E21)

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Top 15 Places to Visit in Ireland

Welcome to the Emerald Isle! A property of greenery mystical ruins, rocky woods, woods that are leprechaun-dotted, bars that are shanty set into the ditties of coastlines beer pubs and folk, Ireland is just a miracle to behold. We have a good look in 15 of the spots which each traveler maneuvering into the corner of Western Europe needs to have on this menu. Kindly explore our listing of this finest places to See in Ireland:

  Dublin

Raucous Dublin needs no introduction! A town of Guinness-fuelled bars that capital city, and Georgian structure continues to draw travelers from all over with its own cocktail of heritage and culture, class and hedonism.

Place mid way down the gorgeous shore of the Irish Sea, the town boasts the gigantic St Patrick’s Cathedral (the greatest of its kind in Ireland) and the acclaimed Dublin Writers Museumwhere passengers may imitate the lifestyles of Joyce, Yeats et al..

Even the Guinness Storehouse brings tasters having its ales, Temple Bar Square is famous for the delights, killer restaurants and drinking joints and whilst whiskey distilleries are not much off.

Cliffs of Moher

Probably one of the most visited attractions like bulwarks of rock in all Ireland, the Cliffs of Moher rise up from the swells of the great Atlantic Ocean. Along with they have been coated using the signature meadows of green bud of the island, as Galway Bay’s waters wreck along with froth contrary to the rock below.

In a whopping 120 meters in elevation, these fantastic cliffs provide stunning views of the shore and the Aran Islands outside at sea, even while still an allnew visitors’ centre makes it simple for visitors to find the countless hundreds of millions of years of geological history which helped shape the stratas of sandstone and shale.

  Ring of Kerry

In case in Kerry, simply just take the opportunity to research what’s arguably Ireland’s most scenic road, ” the Ring of Kerry (Iveragh Peninsula). Needless to say you’ll be able to begin anywhere on the road, nevertheless many place from either Kenmare or even Killarney end, naturally , back at precisely exactly the exact same spot.

That is not likely to occur, although the journey nonstop may simply take under 3 weeks. En route there exists a feast of Atlantic Ocean views islands to see mountains that are sweeping, and scenic villages.

This region of beauty has a range of outdoor pursuits including cycling, watersports on beaches, golf, walking, horseriding, and freshwater fishing along with deep angling. For background lovers, there are placed against a picture of landscapes that were striking.

  The Rock of Cashel

Ireland’s most visited heritage site, the Rock of Cashel, stars in countless images of the Emerald Isle. Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain even visited by helicopter during her 2011 official tour of the country. Perched upon a limestone rock formation in the Golden Vale, this magnificent group of Medieval buildings includes the High Cross and Romanesque Chapel, the 12th-century round tower, a 15th-century castle, and a 13th-century Gothic cathedral.

The restored Hall of the Vicars Choral is also among the structures. Tourist attractions include an audio-visual show and exhibitions. It’s also said that this was once the seat of the High Kings of Munster prior to the Norman invasions.

  Sligo

As the town of Sligo packs a punch with wealth of pretty town houses, arched stone bridges abbey plus its ancient center, it is the back country. Imbued with the love you’d expect of this place which helped form the mythical West Yeats, this part of outstanding all-natural beauty climbs to peaks with all an powerful monolith of Knocknarea Mountain (the mythical resting place of Queen Maedbh), comes teeming with moss-clad, centuries-old cairn stone and leaves for some truly breath taking views across the pebble shores and salt-sprayed towns of Sligo Bay.

  Killarney National Park

Nestled beneath County Kerry’s other temples, the untouched and crazy reaches the Killarney National Park are worth a reference in their own right. Attested trodden and from UNESCO by herds of red deer that is royal, this location hosts swathes of walnut, ash and yew woods.

All these come together together with the Lakes of Killarney, which sit mirror like beneath their Purple Mountains’ shirts. The region is a mecca for wild life fans and sailors, who are able to discriminate between more woods and bogs at the business of both kingfishers swifts and ospreys.

  Boyne Valley

Stretching out of County Kildare into the Sea’s heartlands, the Boyne Valley Is Currently the answer of All Belgium to This Loire of France or Even Meuse of Ireland.

Green and beautiful into the hilt, this property lives around this Emerald Isle’s moniker. Between its own boundaries, travelers may observe wonders for example the Newgrange monument (that’s thought to date back over five millennia) and the walls and gatehouses of Trim Castle — once the strong hold of Norman rule in Meath.

Together using oodles of paths weaving its riparian banks round Readily accessible from the administrative centre in Dublin the valley creates a nice escape from town.

  Dingle

Its eponymous peninsula’s administrative centre swells, Dingle sits between shore and the shores of County Kerry as well as the ridges of this pilgrimage area of Mount Brandon. Steeped in charm, bobbing fishing ships besets town and includes a salt-washed sea-faring personality.

Whilst whiskey from the distillery appears to be that the tipple of choice, irish is the speech of performance too.

Besides wallowing from the backwater vibe , match between the boutiques and pubs around Quay Street, go dolphin viewing, and travelers may choose to explore the panoramas provided by this Conor Pass.

  Galway City

Crowned by the Gothicism of St Nicholas’ Church, Galway City Flourished . Sights like Lynch’s Castle belie the history of this town’s retailer mayors using this age of time, whilst the actual nature of Galway lies within its own boho, unique facet, which bubbles upwards across the town’s roads together with actors and magicians on the weekend, even pops out from the cafes to the Promenade of Salthill, becomes excruciating throughout the town’s art festival in July, and that so it’s not far from your bars of Cross Street and the guts.

  Blarney Castle

For ever drawing outside of Cork’s guts, this collection of battlements and keeps is top among the set of the bucket list sights of Ireland. Some regions of your website have been rebuilt, as the Blarney House stands tall over the face of the castle, Now, and nature walks. The piece de resistance?

Well, which must be the Blarney Stone, which is supposed to imbue some that kiss it with all the gift of their gab that is Irish!

  Cork

Cork remains the 2nd biggest city of Ireland. Since it makes its way towards the branches of this Celtic 33, it is seen perched from the coastlines of its county, cut by the twisting River Lee.

Divergent to Dublin, fun-loving, a bit laidback and lively, the natives here enjoy distance between the interested coffee shops and bars, most which hide spouting the colonies of St Patrick’s from of their town.

Even the spires of the Cathedral of St Fin Barre over look that the town in Gothicism, as the Cork City Gaol can be just actually really a quality appeal in the outskirts — even when your little gruesome on top of that!

  Glendalough

Nestled between County Wicklow to the eastside of Ireland’s mountains, Glendalough’s valley brings people . The Saint Kevin of Glendalough dates from sometime in the 6th century, which set the abbey at the centre of this site, also showcases several of those medieval structure in the nation.

Where warblers flit involving the Conservancy and the trails pierce all around this cloister, travelers may look to a woodland of pine and fern, hazel and mountain ash.

  The Aran Islands

Brought in 1934 to world attention by the documentary Man of Aran, traffic have now been entrancing since. Since it was, this is actually really just a preference of Ireland. Gaelic is the primary language, a inhabitants really certainly are, and once you will feel as though you are at a timewarp.

The islands, wild, wind swept, rocky, and completely exceptional provide you a tourist experience. The stone fort of Dun Aonghasa and the cliffs of Aran will not be forgotten, once experienced. The culture is different from the mainland, the tradition can’t be found else where and also the scenery is breath taking.

  County Kerry

Famous because the Ring of Kerry drive’s house, this county of this Republic is you to write home about.

Between its own boundaries, this property in the heart of Munster hosts the kind of this towering, 1,000-meter-high Macgillycuddy’s Reeks and the church-dotted, cairn-peppered puzzle of this Slieve Mish, while outside at sea increase the rugged daggers of this Skelligs — even Michael using its own UNESCO monasteries and Small Skellig having its craggy outcrops.

Even the mountain lakes are just another highlight oceans which flanked by peaks from Torc and Mangerton and can come surrounded by farm lands that are rocky in Muckross.

  Limerick

Spread on the banks of the River Shannon since it widens to fulfill with up with the Atlantic on the western haunch of Ireland, travelers in preference of their attractions which have made Munster’s spot famous usually overlook the town of Limerick.

But will detect a town that on the re-invigorated after bankruptcy, upward and prepared to exhibit its Guinness bars and passionate love for the game of rugby.

Moreover, the area continues to be wallowing at the prestige of being Ireland’s National City of Culture, together with areas just such as the Belltable Arts Centre exploding with fresh productions and playsthe University of Limerick echoing with plain chant and the metropolis gallery of hosting events just such as the EVA International festival.

Top 15 Places to Visit in Ireland

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Why are there ponds on the golf course?

Golf courses are known for their beautiful, picturesque landscapes, which often feature ponds and other bodies of water. But have you ever wondered why there are ponds on the golf course? In this article, we will explore the reasons behind the presence of ponds on golf courses and take a closer look at the specifics of golf course ponds in the Boyne Michigan Golf area.

The Role of Ponds on the Golf Course

Ponds on the golf course serve a variety of important purposes, including:

Drainage - Ponds can help prevent water from accumulating on the course, especially during periods of heavy rain. The water in the pond acts as a natural catch basin, preventing water from flowing onto the course and causing damage to the grass.

Aesthetics - Ponds add an element of beauty and natural charm to the golf course. They are often surrounded by lush vegetation and wildlife, making them a popular spot for golfers to stop and appreciate the natural surroundings.

Hazards - Ponds can serve as obstacles or hazards for golfers, adding a level of difficulty and strategy to the game. Golfers must navigate around the pond, choosing their shots carefully to avoid landing their ball in the water.

The Depth of Golf Course Ponds

How deep are golf course ponds can vary greatly, depending on their location and purpose. In general, however, golf course ponds tend to be relatively shallow, typically ranging from 3 to 10 feet deep.

Shallower ponds are often used for drainage purposes, allowing excess water to accumulate and filter slowly into the surrounding soil. Deeper ponds may be used for aesthetic purposes or as hazards for golfers.

Golf Course Ponds in the Boyne Michigan Golf Area

The Boyne Michigan Golf area is home to some of the most beautiful golf courses in the state, many of which feature stunning ponds and other bodies of water. These ponds serve a variety of purposes, including drainage, aesthetics, and hazards.

For example, the Bay Harbor Golf Club, located in the Boyne Michigan Golf area, features several stunning ponds that add to the beauty and natural charm of the course. These ponds are strategically placed to add a level of difficulty and strategy to the game, forcing golfers to carefully navigate around them to avoid landing their ball in the water.

Golf Course Packages in the Boyne Michigan Golf Area

If you're looking to experience the beauty and challenge of golf course ponds in the Boyne Michigan Golf area, there are several in boyne michigan golf course packages available to suit your needs.

For example, the Boyne Golf Academy offers a variety of packages that include access to several of the top golf courses in the area, including the Bay Harbor Golf Club. These packages include accommodations at one of Boyne's many beautiful resorts, making it easy to enjoy everything that the area has to offer.

Conclusion

Ponds on the golf course serve a variety of important purposes, including drainage, aesthetics, and hazards. The depth of golf course ponds can vary greatly, depending on their location and purpose, but in general, they tend to be relatively shallow.

In the Boyne Michigan Golf area, golf course ponds are a common feature, adding to the natural beauty and challenge of the courses. If you're looking to experience the best that the area has to offer, consider booking a golf course package that includes access to some of the top courses in the area, including those featuring stunning ponds and other bodies of water.

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Echo Lake Lodge Vanderbilt MI

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A soothing Stay at Echo Lake Lodge will take you to the main city area where you can do some sightseeing and fine wine & dining at the independent and relaxing in the green and wonderful city parks.

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