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Nonprofit group organizes annual clean up of Torch Lake sandbar

ANTRIM COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Volunteers headed out early Monday morning at Torch Lake to clean up after a busy holiday weekend. The group Stand Up for the Great Lakes organizes the annual ...
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Nonprofit urges people to party responsibly and keep Torch Lake clean

ANTRIM COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The annual Torch Fest brings hundreds of partygoers to the Torch Lake sandbar. While law enforcement looks after the people, some local residents are looking out ...
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This U.S. Lake Is So Clear and Turquoise It's Nicknamed the 'Caribbean of the North'—and You Can Swim, Snorkel, and Scuba in It

Visitors come for boating, snorkeling, fishing, and exploring scenic trails or nearby small towns with great food and local charm. It’s considered a hidden Midwest gem thanks to its Caribbean-like ...
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This U.S. Lake Looks Like It Belongs in the Caribbean—and It’s Driving Up the Price of Waterfront Properties

Known for its surreal turquoise water and postcard-worthy sandbars, Torch Lake has earned the nickname “Caribbean of the North.” Stretching 19 miles and plunging nearly 300 feet deep, it’s Michigan’s ...
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This lake in Michigan seriously looks like the Caribbean Sea

Want an island vacation on a lake budget? Head to Michigan, where there’s a lake that’s darn near a dupe of the Caribbean Sea! Torch Lake in northern Michigan is enormous, and its alluring turquoise ...