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I Dream of Pentwater

May 31, 2011

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Guest Blogger Kelsey DeBruin shares her Pure Michigan moment, an annual camping trip with her family, and the feeling that so many of us can relate to when anticipating that time away from home on one of Michigan’s Great Lakes.

Every year, my extended family and I spend a week on Lake Michigan at the Charles Mears State Park in Pentwater. This tradition started 40 years ago with two families, and over time has expanded to 10 families and growing!
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Runaway Crosses the Finish Line

July 19, 2010

in Boating,East Central,Events,Fairs & Festivals,Northeast,Outdoors,Posts by Region,Upper Peninsula

Runaway with George Zimmermann on board crossed the finish line in Mackinac of the Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race at approximately 2am this morning. Listen to his final audio blog about his experience aboard the Runaway and check out some more amazing pictures taken during the race.

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The race may be over for Runaway, but you can follow the rest of the action on our site!

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As the Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race Continues…..

July 18, 2010

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As the Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race continues, listen to this audio blog from our own George Zimmermann on the Runaway from earlier today.

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And remember all the boats are equipped with a GPS tracking system, and we are proud to be the exclusive host of the live tracking. Follow Runaway, and all the action on our site!

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Getting Ready to Start the Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race

July 17, 2010

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It’s a beautiful morning in Port Huron as our own George Zimmermann and the crew of the Runaway get ready to start the Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race.

Listen to George’s audio blog and check out the slide show of what is happening in Port Huron as they get ready to race. Check in later tonight for an update on the Runaway’s progress.

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All the boats are equipped with a GPS tracking system, and we are proud to be the exclusive host of the live tracking. Follow Runaway, and all the action on our site!

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Blue Water Fest

July 16, 2010

in Boating,East Central,Events,Fairs & Festivals,Northeast,Outdoors,Posts by Region,Upper Peninsula

The Pure Michigan team is on the ground at the Blue Water Fest in Port Huron. Check out these pics from the event!

Tomorrow morning, our own George Zimmermann is setting sail aboard Runaway in the Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race. All the boats are equipped with a GPS tracking system, and we are proud to be the exclusive host of the live tracking. Follow Runaway, and all the action on our site!

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