Southaven

Southaven
A city that has silently been present and is now fetching alertness by people around, a city that is also known to be a well kept secret of the state of Michigan(U.S.A) is acclaimed to have gained popularity amongst citizens belonging to diverse areas.

South haven is even known as the port city because of its position on the famous Lake Michigan. This port city had a parking for the ships which stopped both for the people and the shipments. And it is due to this reason that the city grasped its name.

This was done in the mid 1800. Then in the early 1900s, South haven became a resort city which brought with it theatres, casinos, bars, the opera house, amusement parks and what not. It gave its economy a boost, which is why several different industries were recruited in the same area that further stabilized its economy. Even though it was in the 1900s that progression of the resort town gained fame. South Haven as a city was born in 1869.

Lake Michigan appears to be one of the great lakes that is within the boundary lines of the United States of America. The other great lakes are a contribution towards Canada. Interestingly, Lake Michigan happens to have out numbered Croatia if one views the world map.

This remains a very solid reason for the recognition of the South Haven city. And Michigan being famous for having the longest fresh water shoreline in the world becomes the grounds for knowing of the famous Lake Michigan. These inter connection of the afore mentioned names are considered as traces of one another.

Yet another of the reason is the Lake Michigan beaches, which provides a sense of comfort and beauty to its visitors. The beaches sand is off-white in colour also known as the Singing Sand because of the squeaking noise that is made when one walks across it.

Talking about just South Haven and no mention of the famous Blue Berry festival is not approved. South Haven is famous for the production of the rich and concentrated high bush blue berries in the world. Every year a grande fiesta takes place where there are ripe blue berries every where in the form of cakes and pies. A contest takes place as to who eats more pies.

This fun activity once again make people aware of the speciality of the city and also brings people from around the world in knowing about cross-cultural events. Now with seeing the tempted blue berry recipes on the net or on TV, the quality conscious personalities knows exactly where to go to find the yummiest berries of the world. It is no wonder the city is said to be the secrets of Michigan.

The South Haven has a cold and chilly type of weather. With rain water along with splashy thunderstorms every now and then brings shivers to the spine. Of course, the weather does change to a bright sunny day bringing in a change in the moods of the people and travelling to the water course a need of the hour. On the whole the weather is cold for individuals but with the fun and entertainment places of the city, it does not really cause inconvenience.

One of the attractions of the South Haven city is its boating environment, not to forget how earnestly people grab their fishing rods and catch variety of fishes that they can get their hands on. Fishing of Trouts, Salmon, Perch etc is a health practice especially for people who are residents or are working in South Haven.

The leisure and the recreation offered for the in house people or visitors by the stunning Lake Michigan also swimming, water surfing, pick nicking are all activities that the folks enjoy. Skiing, hiking, biking are available for people interested in the out door activities.

All this on this beautiful city surrounded with land and water. Speaking of water, how can one ignore the 100 year old light house- a welcoming beacon which works as a protection tool in this chaotic world of today.