Nobody Believes This Is A Lake In Michigan And Not A Beach In The Caribbean

Jan 08, 2019 by apost team

A quick glance at Torch Lake and you’ll think you’re looking into the crystal clear waters of a Caribbean island. But looks can be deceiving. It’s easy to see why photos of Torch Lake have gone viral. Its green-blue waters look like they belong on a postcard from the Bahamas, but they’re actually located way up in the Midwest, in Michigan.

Looking at photos of Torch Lake, you’d think its clear, green-blue waters must be near the Equator somewhere. This gorgeous body of water has an irrepressible tropical vibe. But Torch Lake is a lot farther north – all the way up in Michigan, to be exact. It might look like the bay of a tropical island, but it’s actually part of one of the Great Lakes. Torch Lake is separated by Lake Michigan by a sandbar, creating beautiful blue waters where locals can’t help but flock all year round. As part of such a great body of water, the waves in Torch Lake can actually get up to four feet tall. This spot is so popular among swimmers and boaters that some actually call it the Midwest Mardi Gras.

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Torch Lake can even compete with Caribbean islands in terms of space – this body of water offers 29 square miles of crystal-clear, green-blue beauty. In this state, only Houston Lake is bigger. Torch Lake is also pretty deep, sinking to depths of up to 285 feet, so you can grab your diving buddy and explore this gorgeous body of water in more ways than one. If you’d rather work on your tan as you take in the gorgeous scenery, you can set up your beach blanket somewhere on Torch Lake’s 19 miles of shoreline. And keep your eyes peeled for the occasional celebrity. In addition to dropping in for a vacation, some celebrities live on this gorgeous body of water. Michigan’s most famous resident, Michael Moore, owns a $5.2 million home on the shoreline. Kid Rock’s “All Summer Long” name-drops the Torch Lake sandbar, which famously ranges from depths of 1 foot to almost 300 feet.

Even during the infamously frosty Midwest winter, Torch Lake attracts a crowd. Before the season begins in earnest, the lake holds enough heat to keep from freezing. If the winter has been especially kind, visitors can go fishing throughout the season. During winter, Native Americans would use a torch to attract fish. They’d be drawn to the light, making them easy to capture. This is why the lake was originally known as Torch Light Lake. The name has since been shortened to Torch Lake. And, of course, local activities have expanded beyond fishing to include sunbathing, water skiing, diving, and boating. Michigan residents don’t have to travel far to enjoy pristine, Caribbean-blue waters.

Can you believe Lake Torch is so far north? What did you think when you first saw the Lake Torch photos? Let us know in the comments and be sure to pass this on to your friends and family to blow their minds!