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We always try and swim in Zion Illinois on Lake Michigan, it is always cold there because its so deep. Just last month or so I swam in the south shore of Superior and it was pretty cold but not quite as cold as lake Michigan.

Nice, I think the only time we swam in Michigan was when we visited my FIL in St. Joeseph. It wasn't much fun, as there were a ton of people on the beach.

I am definitely looking forward to checking out the UP next year

I think the zion beach we go to is way too cold for many people to swim there, part of why we put up with the cold water lol.

It's been awesome up here this week...the parks haven't been too busy, and the solo hikes I've been doing during nap time...I think I've only seen 4 people all week. Last year up here during COVID it was a madhouse - not sure where everyone is this summer, lol

They probably went to all the mainstream tourist traps this year instead.