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There are bike lanes along Memorial Drive to the state park and North Muskegon. |
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The view from the bike route near the beach is beautiful during the summer. |
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Muskegon Park has one of the finest beaches in Michigan. |
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The long sandy beach on Lake Michigan attracts beachgoers from all over. |
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Lake Michigan can be a little chilly at times, but it feels great in August. |
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The state park has a large beach house with restrooms. |
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There is a walkway along the channel. |
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The picnic spots near the channel walkway are great for watching boats come and go on a summer day. |
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USS Silversides is docked on the south side of the channel and can be toured. |
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Muskegon South Pierhead Lighthouse is located on the south side of the channel. |
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Muskegon South Pierhead Lighthouse dates back to 1903 and is 53 feet tall. |
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A stormy day at the beach. |
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You'll see boats of all sizes use the channel to Lake Michigan. |
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Another photo of the channel between Lake Michigan and Muskegon Lake. |
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When Lake Michigan gets 'angry', it's an awesome (but dangerous) sight. |
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A paved walkway leads to the Blockhouse, which offers a scenic view of the park. |
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Paved walkway that is north of the Blockhouse. |
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The first Blockhouse was built in 1935, but was destroyed by a fire in 1962. The Blockhouse was rebuilt in 1964. |
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The entrance to Lake Michigan Campground. |
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The Winter Sports Lodge offers refuge during cold winter days. |
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A bike lane from North Muskegon goes to Muskegon State Park. |
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Michigan's Adventure, an amusement park with rollercoasters, is a short drive from the state park. |
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