My Favorite Michigan Beach Things to Do – And They’re Free

It's really wonderful to live in Michigan in the summer. Sure, we have humid weather. But, when it comes to my favorite Michigan beach things to do, I don't even care about the humidity and stickiness in the air. It also makes me forget about cold winters with snow and ice. Almost. In any case, I really love going to the beach during the summer months, and I have my entire life. I guess that's what happens when you were born and raised a Michigander. Here are some of my favorite Michigan beach things to do, and the best news is that they're all free.

Create Art

I'm actually a painter and love painting. I find that dragging all of my painting supplies to the beach doesn't work out too well, though. Also, my acrylic paint dries quickly in the warm air when I try to paint on the beach. So, instead, something fun to do at the beach that's art-related is to bring a sketch book and draw. You can also bring some coloring books, either adult or kid ones.

Read a Good Book

Of course, the beach is a peaceful place to read. I find that you have to find a more private area of the beach to get some quality reading in, though. Thankfully, my uncle lives on Lake Michigan, so there's hardly anyone around when I'm at the beach. But, if you're at a public beach, find a little spot where nobody is around, and get your reading on.

Collect Seashells

Collecting seashells isn't just for kids. Adults can have fun looking for seashells, too. If you find a bunch try to make them into jewelry or some kind of a decoration to remember your trip to the beach forever.

Have a Picnic

I can't get through a summer without having at least one picnic. Having a picnic at the beach is super fun and relaxing. Just make sure to avoid getting sand in your food and drinks. That can be gross.

Sunbathe or Swim

The Great Lakes can be very cold. So, I don't go swimming in the Great Lakes no matter the season. But, if you don't mind the cold, go for a swim. Just stay safe and follow precautions. You can also just lay on a beach town, crank your favorite music and soak up the sun. So, those are some of my favorite Michigan beach things to do. Happy summer, my friend.