People always ask what SAMA means. It started as kind of a joke. It was a sleeting, snowy day in early December. My friend and I were surfing a swell in Grand Haven. I looked over at him knowing we were supposed to both be at pre-Christmas family functions soon, and said "We are like Self Absorbed Michigan Adventurers." That kind of stuck, and like many of our friends we have a common passion for outdoor sports in Michigan, and we go out in any weather to get our sessions. He replied "Ya, SAMA!"

So it was born, the SAMA logo was fashioned by another like minded surfer friend from Grand Haven. SAMA is for all of you year round Michiganders and vacationers who know, love, and respect all the outdoor activities there are to do in Michigan. No matter the weather you will find us us out enjoying all the benefits of our unique freshwater paradise.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Northern Lake Huron, Michigan's Advenshore

What a beautiful weekend of diving and kayaking.  Saturday started with diving the schooner E.B. Allen and the steamship Grecian.  Both wrecks lay in 100 feet of water.  They are well preserved, and the visibility was good.  The pics below are from the Thunder Bay NOAA website, and not pics from our dive.  But, it gives you an idea.  If you're a SCUBA diver, you should really check out that area sometime.  Dive Alpena runs a great charter.  The owners name is Brian, and he will take good care of you.  We had another beautiful day kayaking and snorkeling along the bays and points of Northern Lake Huron.  The water was crystal clear, and warm.  It had me wondering if I was back in Hawaii!  If you're looking for a little adventure before the summer comes to a close I highly recommend the Alpena area for some sea kayaking and snorkeling along the wrecks.  There are more than 200 shipwrecks near Alpena and many of them are shallow enough to snorkel and kayak.  Check out the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary for all the info.




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