Travel Diary: Magic Hour on the Lake

Photo by Alexa Gores

Lake Michigan is its most beautiful during what I call the magic hour. The sun just begins to set over the horizon, creating crystals on the water and artwork in the sky. Everything glows. It looks like Heaven.

My family and I are loving every moment here. Life is slower and our hearts are fuller. Our cheeks hurt from laughing, and our arms hurt from [attempting] to wake surf. I’d like to think we look like pros now.

Here’s a peek into the magic hour I’m talking about. My sweet sister played photographer this week. Hope the photos inspire you to take a trip to western Michigan. It’s pure joy here…

[location// Holland, Michigan]

LAUREN / / Sweatshirt: Forever 21 | Bikini: Zimmerman | Blouse: J. Crew | Hat: Similar Here

JAKE // Shirt: James Perse | Shorts: Joes

Photos by Alexa Gores + myself