I can't believe I am the first to Yelp the most wonderful children's camp on earth: Bay Cliff…read moreHealth Camp in Big Bay, MI. I was so lucky to get selected to work two summers at BCHC, two decades ago, and have kept in touch with the camp and remained a donor and FAN of the camp's work for the last 29 years. Full disclosure: I did not have a child enrolled here, so I not reviewing the camp as a camper nor a parent of a camper. I do have a child with special needs, and I would absolutely send my child to this camp, but my child is too old now as their disability occurred later in life. I am reviewing the camp as someone who had the honor and great joy of working as a therapist with the 200 campers and the nearly 200 staff members for 8 weeks full-time one summer and 10 days another summer, when I returned as a guest therapist to help with evaluation week. The care the staff provides to the children is exceptional: compassionate, dedicated, enthusiastic, and highly-skilled and detail-oriented. The facility is huge. It is beautiful and comfortable. The "Big House" is the most joy-filled gathering spot where all staff and campers eat together, every meal, every day... unless they are on camp-outs which happens and is so exciting for everyone. Songs, games, arts, swimming in the pool, hikes down to to Lake Superior, and of course, lots of time doing things to help with children achieve their individual therapy goals. When I was there Bay Cliff offered PT, OT, Speech, and audiology, plus there was a full-time nurse, and visiting dentists. They may have added more services, too. Check out the website to learn more about this marvelous therapy camp. https://baycliff.org/ I won't include photos from the Bay Cliff website in my Yelp review, nor any of the ones from my summer with the children as those are HIPAA protected, but I think I can find one of me with some staffers on our final day of camp. if you are someone considering applying to work at Bay Cliff for the summer, or for any of the off-season week-long camps, I HIGHLY recommend the experience. It was life-changing for me and I am sure many other counselors, cooks, therapists, maintenance workers, and administrative staff who were so honored to get a job here for a summer.

We love stopping at Falling Rock Cafe when we head up North. The coffee is great. The smoked…read morewhitefish is the best! Our go to drink is a latte. If I want to treat myself, I get a mocha. My favorite item is the whitefish bagel. Our last stop before heading home last week, we wanted to get our normal. The whitefish was sold out!! Good and bad... it pushed us to try something different, which was great! We both go the brisket burrito. So good. So much flavor. Portions are huge!

A cozy spot to grab a bite and enjoy a good read! We stopped in for breakfast and had the breakfast…read moreburrito, a veggie burger, black coffee, and a mocha. The coffee was decent, not mind-blowing, but it did the job. The mocha was a nice treat, though! The real highlight of this place was the staff. The baristas were super friendly, making the experience feel warm and welcoming. It's clear they enjoy what they do, and it shows in their service. While the food was solid, I'd say the bathroom could use a little more attention. It wasn't as clean as I'd hoped, but it didn't ruin the vibe of the place. One of the coolest things about Fall Rock Cake is the bookstore aspect. You can browse through a variety of books while enjoying your coffee or meal. It's the perfect spot to unwind, especially if you're a book lover! Overall, great atmosphere, friendly service, and a good place to relax and grab a bite.