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Pontooning... a great way to see the Fall colors on Lake Chapin
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Fall is different in Pure Michigan...
Here, it's when 19 million acres of woods slowly explode in a frenzy of color. It's when an entire state is in its annual blaze of glory. It's when autumn arrives in Michigan.
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Colors from our pier...
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And there's no better place to see the dynamic colors of a trillion trees aflame than along our highways, country roads and coastlines. So let's head out to the forests. And let's prepare to be amazed. Enjoy all that Michigan has to offer during the Fall season. Hiking, biking, harvest festivals, fruit picking, trout fishing, fall color tours, s'mores at the campfire, antiquing, wine tours, and more. Come out this weekend and find out why nine families have already make Lake Chapin Shores their answer to year 'round family fun. We have open house every Sunday from noon to 4pm central time.  | |
LCS pool & community pier
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And if the weather's good, it's not too late to take a ride on Lake Chapin on our 21' pontoon boat, for a whole different view of Michigan's fall colors.
Make sure you read this issue's featured article below. We look forward to seeing you soon at Lake Chapin Shores and our other Lakeside Properties communities.
Steve and Paul
Lakeside Properties
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| Featured Article |
 Vacation homes & family memories are meant to be year round.
At Lake Chapin Shores, we don't build summer homes -- we build year round lifestyle homes which, like southwest Michigan, are meant to be enjoyed all year round. So much more than an investment in real estate, a second home is a safe haven for families to come together, enjoy each other's company and conversation and create generations of lasting memories, free from the daily routine and distractions. It offers a unique opportunity for cherished moments with family and friends in a relaxed setting during all four seasons. Anyone who has grown up with access to a vacation home can relate to the benefits and indelible memories of their youth, time spent playing with family and vacation friends who became lifelong friends. Their childhood vacation home experience represents a getaway from city grit and grime and an introduction to outdoor exercise and water sports, unlimited running space and a close-up of nature's wonder.
 For many, it was their first exposure to things like fishing, exploring the woods, catching frogs, spotting deer and other wildlife, swimming in the lake, boating and water-skiing, hikes on a fall day with the trees ablaze in color, roasting marshmallows over crackling campfire, snow shoeing a local trail, landing a 20 pound salmon, biking local trails, a tractor ride at a nearby fruit orchard, a fall festival, picking apples, carving a pumpkin from a local farm, golfing, horseback riding, cross country skiing, tubing, tobogganing, sporting clays, enjoying a local fair, outdoor concerts on the beach, and climbing sky-scraping sand dunes.
For all of them, the days spent away from everyday "city" life become an enlightening education about living life more fully and discovering that time with the family can be more fun than time with friends.
Turn your resolution to spend more quality time with your family into reality by investing in lifelong family memories at Lake Chapin Shores.
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Michigan's Sleeping Bear Dunes Voted 'Most Beautiful Place in America' on ABC's 'Good Morning America'
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, tucked away in the northwest corner of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, won the title of "Good Morning America's" Most Beautiful Place in America.
Tens of thousands of viewers voted online for this Michigan park, which is one of the nation's best-kept secrets. The hidden gem boasts 64 miles of beaches along Lake Michigan, two islands, 26 inland lakes, more than 50,000 acres of land, and the monumental sand dunes from which it gets its name.
In June, "GMA" set out in search of the most beautiful places in America. Viewers nominated their favorite places online, sending in thousands of photos from across the country showcasing spectacular sunsets, regal mountaintops and jaw-dropping views, many with awe-inspiring stories to match.
From there "GMA" narrowed the field down to 10 -- Sleeping Bear Dunes, Mich.; Newport, R.I.; Cape Cod, Mass.; Point Reyes, Calif.; Aspen, Colo.; Sedona, Ariz; Destin, Fla.; Asheville, N.C.; Lanikai Beach, Hawaii; and Grand Teton National Park, Wyo.
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St. Joseph, Michigan - One of the Best Places to Retire
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Ranks 11 of "Money Magazine's" Top 25
The Lake Michigan coastline has lots of appealing little towns dotting the "Riviera of the Midwest," but St. Joseph--with its vibrant year-round community, top-notch medical care and proximity to Chicago-- (and just 22 minutes from Lake Chapin Shores) stands out.
Its downtown features bakeries, boutiques, and other local businesses in historic buildings along the bluff overlooking the lake. Visitors traveling along the coast just outside town and you can climb giant sand dunes, visit an old lighthouse, and sample locally grown Cabernets, Pinots, and Merlots.
Better yet, Michigan doesn't levy state income tax on distributions from qualified employer and individual retirement plans.
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| Financing has never been easier and interest rates have never been lower! |
Lake Chapin Shores will finance your new home.
With just a 15% down payment, we will finance your new home through the construction period, usually 6-8 months. Then we can assist you in obtaining a permanent mortgage, if desired, due to our great reputation with area banks as one of the most successful recent vacation home developments in the area.
With interest rates at historic lows, a priceless investment in quality family time has never been more affordable.
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