ELBERTA, MI -- Elberta Beach transformed this summer with added amenities and accessibility, bringing new life back to what was once a bustling maritime corridor.

The charming, Northern Michigan village claims the small peninsula between Lake Michigan and Betsie Bay, sitting just five minutes from Frankfort. 62

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Driving through the winding, forested roads visitors now have expanding parking options.

Visitors can drive up to a cliffside overlook and park for lake views − add this spot to your Lake Michigan sunset list − before driving down to the beach access lot.

A short hike in opens up to the expansive white sand beach and rich blues of the lake. This coastal sand dune ecosystem draws in birds like the Bald Eagle, Caspian Tern, Killdeer and Solitary Sandpiper.

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