ESCANABA — Here, in no particular order, are a handful of reasons why we think Delta County is a great place to live, work and visit during the summer.

Lakeside Living: Nothing compares to the incredible beauty of living on or near the shores of Lake Michigan. From the sandy shores of Little Bay de Noc to our expansive lakefront parks and calm harbors, Delta County offers some of the best opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, kayaking, and more!

Fair Fun: Delta County is home to the wildly popular U.P. State Fair – in fact, it is Michigan’s ONLY state fair! Fair week is full of excitement, entertainment, and fun for families of all ages. Visit upstatefair.net for updates about the Blue-Ribbon Fun planned for 2021!

Fantastic Fishing: Delta County’s pristine and well-preserved Bays de Noc provide some of the best fishing in the country, especially in the summertime months. Accessing our abundant waters is as easy as stepping on a fishing pier or pulling up to one of the several boat launches scattered throughout the county.

Close Travel: Delta County is centrally located in the U.P. This makes it close to many summer outdoor recreational attractions like hiking trails, waterfalls, lighthouses, and the Historic Fayette State Park. There’s no better time than summer to get outdoors and experience the natural beauty of Delta County.

Perfect Weather: The mild climate in Delta County is hard to compete with. Where else can you experience a perfect “sunny and 75” day then put on a sweatshirt to sit around the fire as the evening cools off?

Diverse Trail System: Delta County’s path and trail system is one to be rivaled in quality and natural beauty. Bikers, hikers, and runners can explore scenic routes in forests, along waterways, and near downtown areas.

Summer Eats: The warm season brings back some amazing must-try seasonal menu selections at restaurants each year; the options for dining out in Delta County are plentiful. If you love farm-fresh produce to prepare and enjoy at home or at a picnic in the park, you’ll want to check out the local farmer’s markets in Delta County.

Bustling Community: Summer brings out the best in Delta County. It’s an exciting time as almost every week there are festivals, events, and fun things to do as our community celebrates art, music, food, history, and more!

Golfing Galore: There’s no doubt about it, Delta County loves golf. It’s hard not to with fantastic courses in your own backyard. Whether you’re looking for a world-class 18 hole course, a more intimate round of nine, or to ditch the clubs and balls for discs, Delta County has a course for you.

Music Scene: There are lots of awesome music festivals and events in Delta County in the summer, and many of them are free or inexpensive to attend. Check out the Chamber’s website for a calendar of events for times and locations of the many music events offered in Delta County.

The Delta County Chamber of Commerce and Visit Escanaba’s 2021 edition of the Official Delta County Travel, Business, and Lifestyle Directory is hot off the press and available for the asking. Stop by the new Commerce Center building and pick up your copy today. As you flip through the pages of the guide, you’ll discover all that Delta County has to offer and why we believe our waterfront community is a great place to live, work and visit during the summer – or any season!

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Vickie Micheau is executive director of the Delta County Chamber of Commerce