Hoosier here looking to vacation along Lake Michigan in Michigan in August. How has the air quality been? In Indiana it has been hazy and the AQI has been not great, but I have been able to do most outdoor activities as usual. Since you guys are a bit closer to Canada, has the air been a big detriment to enjoying the outdoors? Also, what are some areas along the lake (thinking Grand Haven, Holland, maybe ending at Traverse and seeing Sleeping Bear Dunes) that locals enjoy that won’t be too busy or too expensive?
Your advice is appreciated!
The nasty air has been blowing through periodically all summer. Not sure you can really predict it. The prevailing winds get a boost from Lake Michigan so the filth moved off to the south and east pretty quickly this week. Hopefully we get another few weeks of clear air.
The whole west coast is nice and all the places you mentioned have lovely spots and a lot of tourist services. It will be pretty busy this time of year and it’s always a bit expensive but heading up to traverse and getting out to sleeping bear is very worth the effort. Especially if you like to hike.