Sylvia’s great-grandfather Crosby needed to escape summer heat. His plan was to build a summer cottage in Leelanau County, Michigan on beautiful Glen Lake. He found a spot on the lake that rose quickly to a very high spot above the lake. From there you can see Big Glen, Little Glen, Fisher and Little Fisher Lakes. You can also see Lake Michigan and part of the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes. He couldn’t have picked a better location.

This is the cottage today. It is well shaded. This shot was taken from out by the road, facing west. The privet hedge provides some privacy. Bikers and hikers come by regularly, and you can hear them suck in their breath and proclaim the beauty of the scene. To the east (behind the camera) the hill continues to rise steeply. The result is that the morning sun doesn’t reach this location til nearly noon, and than it’s shaded by the large oak and pine trees. It’s a great place to vacation and unwind.

The shot above was taken from beside the cottage looking west. On the far side of Glen Lake is Alligator Hill. It sort of looks like one — at least it does to a Michiganian.

Zoom the camera in and see the kids tubing on the lake.

Now pan right and see the north end of Glen Lake. On the horizon in the center, you can see part of the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes. Wouldn’t you love to be there?