So, I come to Glen Lake in October thinking that I'll spend a couple of weeks, shut the cottage…read moredown, and not see it again until Feb/Mar, right? Ahhh...how easily the most simple plans go awry. In this case, I couldn't tear myself away from off-season Glen Lake and then got trapped here by the weather - it's December and I'm still here, sans appropriate outdoor gear. I did not pack for winter - I packed for fall and now I'm paying for it. We're talking plastic bags over my sneakers just to go outside due to the snow and the pipes freezing in the washing machine after I'd loaded 75% of our clothes in with soap. I'll go ahead and answer that question that is running through your mind even as I type; yes, I AM a complete idiot. What to do? Head into the Sportsman Shop in Glen Arbor. Although quite small, they have a great selection of high quality mens and womens coats, sweaters, shirts, long underwear, socks, foot gear, etc. at very reasonable prices. I've purchased a lovely, well made and much needed pair of boots for myself, some jammies & pants for the fella and we're set to go until the roads are safe to head back to Chicago. Good variety of Woolrich, Columbia, etc. in clothing and sporting gear for fishing and hunting and they even offer chartered fishing trips. Look for significant discounts after Thanksgiving - there are bargains to be had. Very friendly and helpful staff (I went in not knowing the fellas pants size and the incredibly nice saleslady helped me find a pair that fit him perfectly) and open year round to save dumb asses like myself from their ill conceived follies - I highly recommend this incredibly useful store.

From the owner: Charter fishing trips aboard the Mariah and Pierpressureread more

Reasonably priced sports, leisure wear...easy location, good sales from time to time!!!read more

Every time I visit Charlevoix I have to stop in here and get me a few souvenir T-shirts and…read moresweatshirts. The owner Kirby keeps a very tidy, clean and well stocked store. I've nicknamed this store my upscale souvenir clothing store because it sets itself apart from your typical souvenir clothing store. They only carry clothing btw. The quality is average to more upscale. J America is my favorite brand especially in sweatshirts at this store. They carry more embroidered Charlevoix clothing which I much prefer versus just the stamped decal cheap style. The prices are reasonable and the service has always been excellent. The only problem I had this recent visit was some of the t-shirts and sweatshirts I liked fit bad and came from a third world country which had strange cuts and very boxy styles. Hubby and I still found plenty of clothing to buy in the store regardless. Other than that I would give it 5 stars. They do carry clothing made in the USA and a few other countries which I don't mind as long as the fit is normal.

I love Charlevoix Wear. I have been shopping here for years and always find the staff very helpful…read moreand more than willing to go out of their way. Merchandise is always great quality, great choices and just an overall fun place to shop! A "must stop" whenever you are visiting the area!

I really want to love this place, but.... Sizes for those of…read moreus women that are XLs forget about it. I live in TC and really want to support this business. But if you aren't a small or medium, no clothes for you...

Great service! Staff even went to basement for off season merchandise that I needed for trip!read more

Very nice selections from Great Lakes, Elk Rapids and Michigan themed tops. Some are in women's…read morecuts and more in men's or unisex sizing. There's also a small amount of non-souvenir women's dresses and skirts. The owner is so nice and helpful.

Great Orvis Shop! People were very nice and helpful. They offer fly tying classes and I'm happy…read moreto see that!

Took the one day fly fishing class and loved it. Great shop with quality clothes and gear/tackle…read more Staff is knowledgeable but not condescending like other spots and is patient and helpful with beginners like myself. Highly recommend.

This is a 72,000 square feet building filled with fishing, hunting, camping and hiking equipment,…read moreJays Sporting Goods has the similar layout of Cabela's or Bass Pro but with that hometown mom and pop personal touch feel. Large parking in front and accessable without steps. This morning there was a small bake sale happening that was sweet to see right when we walked in. At the entrance were a variety of kayaks, electric pedal bikes, scooters and gun safes on display. We were greeted kindly when we entered and found our way to the ammunition section. They offer a 10% discount on ammo after 10 boxes. Plus you can mix and match so that helps. We walked away happy with heavy metal shot gun shells. Kevin was great to talk with about it all and there was plenty in stock so get them while you can! Found a few items possibly for a birthday or Christmas gift I will need to come back for.

We drove from Livonia on 12-27 to do some shopping after Christmas. We checked the web site for…read morestore hours and make the trip out only to find a note on the door saying closed for inclement weather. We drove from Detroit and the roads were fine so really not sure why you were closed. A company that big could update their web site and let people know it is 2025. You owe me a tank of gas Jays.

Great quality and some super graphics! Especially love their sweatshirts. Petoskey and Harbor…read moreSprings

I've bought several lovely sweatshirts here over the years. Good material, quality goods…read more Someplace to visit when in Petoskey.

We were skiing at Boyne Mountain, and hubby said he needed new ski goggles. His were a decade old,…read moreand had developed a crack. Reason enough to get new ones. After a day of skiing, we stopped by Boyne Country Sports. Hubby picked out a nice, new pair of modern-technology goggles, then reminded me that my own decade-old goggles are too big to fit on my face under my ski helmet. They were always pressing on my sinuses the wrong way. OK, I'll try on some, too. The next morning, hubby noticed that my brand new, never worn ski goggles had vertical scratches in the centers of the lenses. Darn. He said we ought to exchange them. Back at Boyne Country Sports, he showed the scratches to Mike, the man who had sold us the goggles. Then they called in Steve, who seems to be the manager. Hubby showed Steve the goggles, and at first he said, "Oh that's just moisture." But when Steve looked at a second, then a third pair that had scratches already on them, he had to conclude that they were arriving at the store that way. He was going to have to speak to the Scott distributor. And then he did something amazing. He helped me pick out another pair that fit my head/helmet combination, and then he gave them to me for no additional charge, even though they were more expensive. I certainly didn't expect him to do THAT. Thanks, guys! Above and beyond the call of duty. :-)

Always fun getting new ski stuff. I bought a cool Boyne Mountain long sleeve shirt with the ski map…read moreon the back. They have a great section of all different brands of ski clothes and accessories for everyone to look great, stay warm and be safe. Good prices and a friendly helpful staff.

You've been warned. Don't go here even if you happen to be across the street at Trout Town cafe. We…read moreshould have known better but we were on vacation. 1. Sign said open but the door was locked- we had almost crossed the street back to the car when the guy opened the door. 2. We decided to risk it (we were on vacation), and upon entering we were assaulted by the smell of cat, stale cigarettes, and just general stank-ness 3. The guy was laying back on a gross Lazy-Boy with no shoes on and random junk spread around the "business." He said he was just at post office but we got the feeling he was asleep (it was afternoon.). 4. There were animal pelts laying in a pile in one area 5. He invited us to check out a different room in back because there was "more back there." Despite wondering if we would be murdered back there, we checked it out (we were on vacation). This room didn't smell as bad, but it was basically a garage that wasn't heated (it was February) and was just more random garbage mostly. -Oh yea, between these two rooms was a kitchen that was a squalid mess- I thought we might see a rat cooking, so I think the guy lives there also. That being said- I bought some deer horns for $25 because they were cool/I thought were might not make it out otherwise. I paid cash and the guy pulled out his wallet to give me change- still in his Lazy-Boy chair.