Outdoor recreational opportunities abound during both winter and summer. Lake Michigan is about 30 miles west and offers some of the world's finest sand beaches. Other outdoor recreational activities include skiing, golfing, fishing, hunting, boating, camping, hiking, biking and swimming. There is a variety of public and parochial elementary, intermediate and high schools in the area that offer excellent educational opportunities. A wide range of transient and permanent living accommodations are available throughout the area.
Motels are numerous, but frequently reservations are required.
There is a full range of hotels and motels in the area ranging from economy class to elaborate. There are numerous options with respect to homes, condominiums, apartments, duplexes, mobile homes and mobile home parks. Options include a full price range from economy to elaborate and from country living to suburban or city dwelling. Taxis are the only public transportation available to the airport. Therefore it is prudent for employees to have their own personal transportation.