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Around Charlevoix's Round Pond
August 18, 2017 · 5 min · 314 views · Round Pond, Charlevoix, Michigan
What this video covers
Tom, aboard the boat Thalai, docks at the Municipal Marina in Charlevoix, Michigan, to explore the town and the surrounding Round Pond. The marina, managed by the state of Michigan, features efficient operations and provides access to the waterfront, which hosts a farmer's market and a bandstand. The town of Charlevoix offers numerous restaurants, shops, and galleries, with a bridge that lifts to allow vessel passage from Lake Michigan into Round Pond. Beyond the pond, Lake Charlevoix provides extensive cruising grounds, with the town of Boyne and Boyne Mountain located further inland. A Coast Guard station sits at the Narrows leading into the larger lake. During the visit, a drone flight reaches a range of approximately one mile, capturing views of the canal, the ferry landing for the Beaver Island service, and the industrial St. Mary's Cement facility. The area features large residential properties and maintains a prosperous atmosphere.
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