Very nice/high quality Michigan sweats, T-shirts, hats, etc as well as accessories-…read more And very helpful/friendly woman working as well- I bought a Michigan Roots hoodie for my dachshund that is so stinkin cute for $15!!! (See pic!) I love their Michigan Roots logo with the tree root design- a little different and classier look than the typical "shark free" thing happening right now I thought this store had the best "up north" souvenir(s) gifts that someone would actually use/wear. There are also other lovely things in the store that are not necessarily branded. Example, I really loved the rainbow tote made out of sweatshirt material and should've bought it! But I just realized there's a website on the receipt so maybe it's still mine!

Was in town on business and stopped in looking for a patch for my daughter. Very cool and unique…read moreshop! The gentleman behind the counter was friendly and offered to go in the back and bring out some patches for me. The store offers a wide variety of unique michigan themed items. If I'm ever back here again will definitely stop in. Thanks!

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.

No nonsense, well priced, easy in and out. Kayaks were comfortable although the paddles were not…read morethe long, curved type.

If I could give Patrick 6 stars, I would. He runs a great local bike shop here in Bellaire - I've…read morepurchased two bikes from him so far. He knows bikes, is priced fairly and gives back to the community by way of his leadership of the Glacial Hills Pathway and Nature Area. This is a "must stop by and say hi" place that I highly recommend.

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

I've been coming to this bait shop well over 10+ years! Amazing people with amazing knowledge of…read moretheir products and area! Never let you down, highly recommend to stop by if you're near Houghton lake!

The team at Lyman's was very helpful in guiding first time ice fishers like my brother and I. They…read morerecommended the bait for the type of fish we wanted to catch. They had a replacement combo for me when mine broke on the first day. They provided a ride out to the shanty that we rented and drilled the jigging and tip up holes around the shanty. Can't blame Lyman's for having little to no action on the hooks. Would go back for bait, but probably won't be back to use the shanty because of the location and lack of fish.

Came to kayak the Crystal River…read more We rented a tandem kayak and a single sit on top kayak. It was roughly 109. They do military discount so it was cheaper to come in store than book online. It was very easy coming in and renting. Minimal paperwork and then you go wait for the van to take you to the start. The van was a 5-8 min ride to the start of the river. You go in the van with the other groups who are going. Heads up there is poison ivy where they park the van. But they tell you where and to avoid it. All the staff were very good at telling us things we needed to do and look for on our trip. But incase you got curious little ones, maybe keep them close til they get on the kayak to avoid any poison ivy. We started at 1040 and ended at 1310. So roughly 2.5 hours it took us. They do let 12 and up rent their own kayak I believe or it's 13 and up. I'm glad we did a tandem kayak for my 12 year old daughter. She would have got her self stuck alot with the trees in the river haha. If your child isn't experienced in kayaking I'd do a tandem so you can help them navigate around the trees. There's a lot of fallen trees in the river. But nothing you can't navigate around. I won't lie I did get stuck twice haha. We brought a cooler and a dry bag and they fit on my kayak. It was very fun. We had great weather it was a little cloudy but we preferred that then get beat down with the sun for 2.5 hours. We would definitely come back again!

Sooo..where to begin. I'm really disappointed that this adventure didn't work out. Off the bat, we…read morewere late getting started and checked in. There were several things that caused this (a huge group in front of us, our kayaks being taken by someone else, more kayaks being shuttled over), but that wasn't the issue. I've kayaked before and have some experience here. The river is not for beginners. I was looking forward to something relaxing, not too technical, but that's not what I got. I had to paddle and maneuver constantly. About 1/2-3/4 of the river is covered in downed trees and logs. The staff say that this makes the river "interactive" and that this is out of their hands. At some points, it felt ridiculous. It got extremely narrow, and when we'd try and navigate around obstacles, the water was so low we'd get stuck on the sandy bottom. A sign at the beginning referenced that the water was at the "middle" level. I can't imagine how it'd be if the water were any lower. We're taking less than a foot in some places. The other person I went with flipped her kayak twice due to debris. Additionally, we saw several people flip and get stranded, especially when using the tandem kayaks. The water is just too low in A LOT of the river. Four people we just happened to bump into just stood up and dragged their kayak since it was easier at certain points. There should also be information about the kayaks utilized. Specs would be helpful. I think beginners wouldn't know what some of the specs mean in some cases, but at least include a weight limit, type, how heavy it is, etc. If you have kids, in my opinion, it's unlikely that they'd be able to move their kayak alone. We also came across locals (at least it seemed like it) who were kayaking and floating the opposite way. This led to more challenges with navigating and more flipping. The portages are also hard to navigate. There are three, which require people to exit, drag their kayak across a path or road, and then reenter. These portages were hard to use, especially while carrying gear and kayaks. One in particular was across a road, which seemed unsafe. There are no staff posted at these sites to assist if needed. The river was gorgeous. The trees, wildlife, views...I loved that part. I wish more information were provided WITH an accurate description given so I could make a proper informed decision about what I was paying for.

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.

The service here was amazing friendly staff didn't take long to get a gun would come back to…read morepurchase another gun

As a store it is pretty good as for stock and variety. However the mgr named Emily is a very young…read moreimmature individual with a very fowl mouth. She treats her workers awful and talks down to them like they are dogs. She seems to be on a power struggle and it's obvious that it is her age and insecurity. I know that finding employees is hard as no one is willing to work but she is what I find the bottom of the barrel. On another note the customer service at the front of the store lacks. Mostly on there phones and talking instead of doing there job. I have been there on many occasions and it never is different. I will not return I will be going to Dunham's or Cliff's in Clare. I can't stand by and watch her treat people with this disrespect.