Fam Vac

In the middle of July, we spent a relaxing and refreshing week at Hobby Crest Resort on Hamlin Lake near Ludington, Michigan.  Also nearby, is Ludington State Park, where we spent a lot of time.  Hobby Crest is a small, old resort that is currently for sale.  It was far from deluxe, but we rented the entire resort and it worked well for our extended families.  There is a large old building that used to be a popular restaurant that closed fifteen or so years ago that we were able to use for all of our meals, devotions, church services, and other family activities.  It still had working appliances and all necessary utensils.  We spent some time at the beach, tubing down the Sable River, hiking in the park, boating on the lake,  eating, reading, coloring with my granddaughter, and enjoying the mild Michigan weather.

The quaint little cabin that the old farmer and his wife stayed in.  It was comfortable if you didn't mind the rustling and scratching noises coming from underneath during the night.

The old restaurant gathering place.

The S.S. Badger passing the North Breakwater Pier Lighthouse in Ludington on its way across Lake Michigan to Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

Sailboat on Lake Michigan just before sunset.

We hiked to Sable Points Lighthouse in Ludington State Park.  We climbed the circular stairs to the top for a beautiful view of Lake Michigan and the dunes.

The serving table on "haystack" night.

The dunes in Ludington State Park.

  Fear ye not me? saith the Lord: will ye not tremble at my presence, which have placed the sand for the bound of the sea by a perpetual decree, that it cannot pass it: and though the waves thereof toss themselves, yet can they not prevail; though they roar, yet can they not pass over it?
Jeremiah 5:22