25 things to do before the bonfire burns down and the boats go back in storage. Summer in Michigan doesn't ease in. One week you're scraping frost off the windshield and questioning every life decision that led you to this state. The next week it's 74 degrees, the water is sparkling, and you're standing in your driveway looking at your camper thinking we need to leave. Right now. Today. That's Michigan. No warning. No transition. Just suddenly, gloriously, summer. And because

(And a Respectful Nod to Michigan’s Other Favorite Waters) Dear Lake St. Clair, You are the reason we start counting down to summer sometime in February. You are the reason boat bags stay half-packed year-round. You are the reason “just a quick evening ride” somehow turns into tomorrow. And yes—we love other lakes in Michigan. But here at Red Run… this one has our heart. Lake St. Clair is where you can go to find JOY! It’s big enough to feel exciting, but friendly enough that