Lake Access Magazine

01/06/2025

Local professional & self-proclaimed photographers - now is your time to shine! ✨ Have a local lake photo or two that you've taken within the past year? Post it below, send us a message or submit it on our website for a chance for your work to be featured as our Facebook cover photo!

📷 - Gary Chester, Union Lake

Submit online:
www.lake-access.com

12/28/2024

We've still got a few weeks to go before the nomination round of our annual Lakers' Choice Awards closes! 🏆

Make sure to get your nominations in for the following categories:

🍔 Laker Eats - the best grub & drinks in the lake regions!
🛠️ Home Repair/Handyman - specifically repairs made on land
💦 Lakefront Maintenance - dock install/removal, seawall repair, etc.
🚤 Marinas & Boat Storage - watercraft storage, repair and more
👚 Retail - clothing, toys, antiques, gifts and more
💈 Salons & Barber Shops - hair & beauty services for all ages
🕹️ Entertainment - arcade, theatre, comedy, etc.
🐱 Pet Services - grooming, supplies, training, etc.
💪 Recreation, Health & Wellness - community rec centers, gyms, yoga studios, etc.

Submit your nomination:
www.lake-access.com

12/25/2024

Christmas Time. 🎄

It's the time of year for reflection, thankfulness, and surrounding ourselves with those we hold most dear. We are so thankful for everyone in our vast Michiana community who has helped make Lake Access Magazine the sentimental publication that it is today. We truly enjoy being part of your memories, whether it's time spent at the lake or supporting local businesses and causes.

From our families to yours, Merry Christmas! ✨

12/23/2024

Hat ✅
Blanket ✅
Good vibes ✅

Cold weather can't stop the good times! ❄️ What's the latest date you've put away the lake toys for the year?

📷 - Gail Rhoades

12/21/2024

The ground is covered in a little more snow this year, but you can’t beat this level of holiday cheer! 🎄 Though we can’t hop on the boat and head out for a float, be sure to say “hey!” to loved ones far and near!

We may not win any prose awards for for this short poem, but we’d like to wish you all a wonderful holiday season regardless! ❄️

📷 - Susie Peck, Lake James, Steuben County, IN

12/20/2024

A White Pigeon, MI, landmark, the Tasty Nut Shop & Soda Bar served folks from all over the world in its heyday. 🥜

Though it ceased operations a few years back and the building was demolished earlier this year, the Tasty Nut Shop remains a legacy through the memories of so many who had the privilege of enjoying candies, sodas, nuts and more within its walls for many years. ♥️

12/18/2024

Raise your hands (and your ears 🐶) if you're ready for Christmas! 🎄

Need a last-minute gift? Head to our site to order the 2024 Lake Access Magazine edition and send it right to your loved ones' doorstep!
➡️ https://vist.ly/3mq8b7y

📷 - Shelley Cartwright, Klinger Lake, St. Joe County

12/13/2024

Today is National Hot Cocoa Day! ☕️

There's nothing better than coming in from playing in the snow or ice fishing and enjoying a fresh, toasty mug of hot cocoa. Have a homemade recipe? We'd love to hear about it! 👇

12/10/2024

As long as the top isn't frozen, we'll keep on floatin'! ❄️

We can't wait to see all of those wintery lakefront photos roll in! Drop your submissions in the comments, send us a message, or head to our website to submit your photos!

www.lake-access.com

📷 - Dee Eberle, Loch Erin, Irish Hills, Jackson County, MI

12/07/2024

Lake Access Magazine is the perfect gift for the sentimental person on your shopping list! 🥰

Our stock of the 2024 edition is limited, so make sure to grab a copy while they last! 🛍️

Order Here:
https://bit.ly/3BcFjg4

12/04/2024

Today is National Santa's List Day! 🎅🏼 Let's see all of those Santa photos from this year and years past!

🎁 Want to submit a surprise photo for someone? Head to our website to send us your photo!

https://lake-access.com/submissions/

12/03/2024

❄️ You might notice some festive seasonal changes taking place on our website when you visit to send in your submissions! Send in your summer photos, stories, poetry and more here:
https://lake-access.com/submissions/

We're busy behind the scenes working on our 2025 Lake Access Magazine edition and preparing a cozy webpage for your Lakers' Choice business nominations, where we'll showcase the winners in just a few short weeks! 🏆

In the meantime, our 2024 edition is printed, ready to adorn your coffee table to keep those summertime lake memories around for years to come. We take pride in holding the title of the "Local Laker Yearbook," tucking away all of your incredible content submissions to be viewed time and time again. 📷

Order your copy here before they're out of stock:
https://lake-access.com/product/summer-2024-edition/

12/02/2024

✨ Great news - we're extending our Lakers' Choice nominations through January 2025! There's plenty of time to nominate your favorite businesses in the following categories:

🍔 Laker Eats - the best grub & drinks in the lake regions!
🛠️ Home Repair/Handyman - specifically repairs made on land
💦 Lakefront Maintenance - dock install/removal, seawall repair, etc.
🚤 Marinas & Boat Storage - watercraft storage, repair and more
👚 Retail - clothing, toys, antiques, gifts and more
💈 Salons & Barber Shops - hair & beauty services for all ages
🕹️ Entertainment - arcade, theatre, comedy, etc.
🐱 Pet Services - grooming, supplies, training, etc.
💪 Recreation, Health & Wellness - community rec centers, gyms, yoga studios, etc.

Please tag your favorites if possible so others can check out their offerings! We're so excited to award the finalists in the New Year! 🥳

🫵 "𝑫𝒐𝒈-𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒕," 𝒘𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖! 🫵

We're excited to launch our first annual "Laker's Choice" contest, featuring the best local businesses in the Southwest Michigan/Northwest Indiana regions! We're looking for nominations for the BEST businesses in the lake regions, and no one's word is more trustworthy than the folks who patronize our awesome local businesses! 😎

Categories for nominations include:

🍔 Laker Eats - the best grub & drinks in the lake regions!
🛠️ Home Repair/Handyman - specifically repairs made on land
💦 Lakefront Maintenance - dock install/removal, seawall repair, etc.
🚤 Marinas & Boat Storage - watercraft storage, repair and more
👚 Retail - clothing, toys, antiques, gifts and more
💈 Salons & Barber Shops - hair & beauty services for all ages
🕹️ Entertainment - arcade, theatre, comedy, etc.
🐱 Pet Services - grooming, supplies, training, etc.
💪 Recreation, Health & Wellness - community rec centers, gyms, yoga studios, etc.

Tag your favorite businesses below and let us know why you're nominating them! Do they have the best customer service? Most dependable in the biz? Food that makes your mouth water at the very mention of it? We want to hear it! 👇

📷 Did you submit this adorable photo? Let us know so we can credit you!

11/30/2024

You've heard of Christmas in July, but have you ever heard of the 4th of July near Christmas? 🇺🇸 😉 It's always a good time to share the vibrant colors of the Red, White & Blue.

Did you capture this awesome photo? Please let us know so we can credit you!

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from Lake Access Magazine to your families! 🦃 Your stories, photos and friendships keep us smiling all year round, and we're so very thankful for the wonderful connections we've made since launching Lake Access Magazine. We hope your gatherings leave you with a full belly and an even more full heart!

11/26/2024

Rudolph, the Red Sky-Watching Reindeer! 🦌 What are your holiday traditions at the lakehouse? Send us short stories from years past and you just may see your story published in our 2025 edition! ✨

11/24/2024

The crisp snow covering the shoreline & the rosy cheeks of little ones enjoying time outside - there's nothing like it! 🥰 Lake life is such a versatile blessing, isn't it?

Send those snow photos from years prior our way!
https://lake-access.com/submissions/

11/22/2024

November is such a splendid time of year - we have so many holidays comin' in hot! 💨 Does your family have holiday traditions at the lakehouse? We'd love to hear about them! 🎄

📷 - David Sluyter