Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Discover why First Street Beach in Manistee, Michigan has been voted Michigan’s best beach two years in a row by USA Today readers! This hidden gem on Lake Michigan’s shoreline combines stunning sunsets, sandy beaches, family-friendly activities, and small-town charm.
Located within Douglas Park, this 60-acre destination offers so much more than swimming and sunbathing. Explore the vintage 16-foot slide, play a round at the 18-hole disc golf course, or take advantage of the baseball, softball, basketball, and volleyball courts. Families love the picnic pavilions with grills, while anglers appreciate the fish-cleaning station.
Traveling with your pup? First Street Beach has a dedicated dog-friendly area where your four-legged friend can run, dig, and splash in the waves. Accessibility features include ADA-compliant walkways, restrooms, free parking, and even a life jacket loaner station for extra safety.
When hunger hits, grab a bite at Lake Gulls concession stand — everything from burgers to ice cream cones is right at the beach. And don’t miss the Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse, one of Michigan’s most photographed landmarks, especially at sunset. Year-round, this beach is a hub for community life: concerts, fireworks, fishing tournaments, snow sculpture contests, and more. Whether you’re planning a summer family trip or a winter getaway, First Street Beach in Manistee delivers unforgettable moments.
👉 Planning a visit to Michigan’s west coast? Make sure First Street Beach is on your list!
#ManisteeMichigan #LakeMichigan #BestBeaches #MichiganTravel
✅Check out my other channel * Prepper Potpourri youtube.com/@PrepperPotpourri * where we discuss emergency preparedness, have fun cooking new recipes, and test Prepper and cooking gear.
Discover why First Street Beach in Manistee, Michigan has been voted Michigan’s best beach two years in a row by USA Today readers! This hidden gem on Lake Michigan’s shoreline combines stunning sunsets, sandy beaches, family-friendly activities, and small-town charm.
Located within Douglas Park, this 60-acre destination offers so much more than swimming and sunbathing. Explore the vintage 16-foot slide, play a round at the 18-hole disc golf course, or take advantage of the baseball, softball, basketball, and volleyball courts. Families love the picnic pavilions with grills, while anglers appreciate the fish-cleaning station.
Traveling with your pup? First Street Beach has a dedicated dog-friendly area where your four-legged friend can run, dig, and splash in the waves. Accessibility features include ADA-compliant walkways, restrooms, free parking, and even a life jacket loaner station for extra safety.
When hunger hits, grab a bite at Lake Gulls concession stand — everything from burgers to ice cream cones is right at the beach. And don’t miss the Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse, one of Michigan’s most photographed landmarks, especially at sunset. Year-round, this beach is a hub for community life: concerts, fireworks, fishing tournaments, snow sculpture contests, and more. Whether you’re planning a summer family trip or a winter getaway, First Street Beach in Manistee delivers unforgettable moments.
👉 Planning a visit to Michigan’s west coast? Make sure First Street Beach is on your list!
#ManisteeMichigan #LakeMichigan #BestBeaches #MichiganTravel
✅Check out my other channel * Prepper Potpourri youtube.com/@PrepperPotpourri * where we discuss emergency preparedness, have fun cooking new recipes, and test Prepper and cooking gear.
![Recreating the Pork Belly Curry I Fell in Love With in Bangkok [With Chat GPTs Help]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zBcZvpEXkNg/mqdefault.jpg "Recreating the Pork Belly Curry I Fell in Love With in Bangkok [With Chat GPTs Help]
I first tasted this Bangkok pork belly curry during my recent cruise to Thailand. I couldn’t stop thinking about it—tender pork belly, a rich brown curry sauce, slightly sweet, and bursting with authentic Thai flavor. So I asked for Chat GPTs help to recreate this unforgettable dish at home, step by step. Will I succeed?
This isn’t your typical coconut-based curry—this one is Bangkok-style pork belly curry, built from Thai red curry paste, garlic, ginger, palm sugar, and savory sauces that create a glossy, gravy-like richness. I’ll show you how to simmer the pork low and slow until it’s melt-in-your-mouth tender and how to customize the heat level with chili sauce, just like they do in Bangkok.
📌 Watch now to bring a taste of Thailand home!
#PorkBellyCurry #BangkokFood #ThaiRecipes #TravelInspiredCooking
✅Check out my other channel * Prepper Potpourri https://www.youtube.com/@PrepperPotpourri * where we discuss emergency preparedness, have fun cooking new recipes, and test Prepper and cooking gear.")
