Higher Ground of Lake County

08/31/2026

We’ve reached the time of year when nobody Up North can agree on what season it is.

One person came in wearing shorts.
Another was already dressed for deer camp.

So help us settle it: when does fall officially begin Up North?

🍂 September 1
🧥 The first hoodie morning
🌲 The first leaves change
🚗 When the summer traffic disappears
☀️ Never—I’m not giving up yet

Higher Ground’s vote is currently divided. What’s yours?

08/27/2026

What does your weekend look like?

🚤 Lake time
🥾 Hitting the trails
🔧 Garage projects
🔥 Campfire weather
😌 Absolutely no plans

Whatever they are, drop them below—and we hope you don't forget to include a trip to Higher Ground.

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08/24/2026

Late August in Northern Michigan: when summer is still hanging on, fall is quietly waiting in the woods, and nobody knows whether to grab the sunscreen or a hoodie. 🌲☀️

Whatever this week brings, take the scenic route and meet us at Higher Ground.

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

Somehow it’s already Tuesday… and somehow it’s already the second half of August. 🌲☀️

Summer Up North never lasts quite long enough, so we’re soaking up what’s left of the long days, back roads, lake weather, and windows-down drives.

We’ve been a little quiet on here lately, so consider this our official HEY, WE’RE STILL HERE 👋

What’s one thing you still need to squeeze in before summer calls it quits?

— Higher Ground 💜

08/05/2026

Happy Wednesday- we're now between Monday's ambition and Friday's freedom.

Take a puff. 😶‍🌫️
Drink some water. 🫗
Be kind to someone. 🤗
Finish one thing you've been putting off. ✔️

That's enough for one Wednesday. 🌲

07/22/2026

don't forget to stock up🛢️

07/21/2026

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07/17/2026

Missing anything?

Hint: We probably have your answer in stock. 😉

07/16/2026

Drop your pick below. 👇👇

(Bonus points if you tell us why.)