There are plenty of nice houses and resorts. I grew up in the area and still own property there. Houghton Lake has a few events every year they bring out the party crowd, but it's good for the local economy and the rest of the year is fairly reserved. There is no doubt that living in Northern Michigan is different than living in the Detroit or any other metro area. Houghton Lake is a great place to visit and live. Sorry they decided to live somewhere else. The Buccilli's pizza is really really good like people say. So, that is what I know about Houghton Lake. Also, Houghton Lake a great place to own some woodland area property- Houghton Lakers love deer hunting. Once I even shoveled and polished a part of the lake ice and ice skated with my sister.

Living there makes you feel like you're living in a perfect little snowglobe. You can barely see them, but you know its fishermen and snowmobilers and little kids getting pulled around on sleds. The snow drifts blow across the lake and there are little specks out there on the ice. Then, when winter comes the lake is just frozen, and you see people loading their ice shanties in their trucks and you know they'll catch some big frozen pike out there. The trees are okay further south, but I think that the trees in Houghton lake are the brightest fall colors I've ever seen.

Later the bright sun reflects across the water and there are orange and pink sunsets. Looking out across the lake and seeing a very light mist above the water when morning comes is beautiful. Also, as someone mentioned, it is Michigan's largest inland lake. The lake is good for camping, good parks, pontoon boating, tubing, jet skiing, swimming, and great fishing. But with low jobs everywhere in the US I'm sure you can find someone for cheap a couple times a month to come rake out any weeds in the water. If you own a lake house there might be some milfoil seaweed. Nothing to worry about on a serious level though, as people can go or not go if they choose. But as in any big event/party, there are always a few people that get too rowdy.

The local law enforcement work hard to make it a safe and fun time. There are alot of snowmobilers and there are beer tents which makes the area well surveyed by police and emergency vehicle personnel. It is about fishing, chili contests, carnival rides, ice sculptures, the polar bear dip, contests, the Tip-up town King and Queen, a parade for the kids, cinnamon elephant ears, other carnival style food, and games for kids. There are some beautiful cabin resorts, which I think are very scenic.ДЄbout Tip-up Town- it is practically a historical event. There are joggers and bicyclists and fisherman- a very tame atmosphere. The other side of the lake is quiet and not much traffic. The good thing about the size of the lake is that there are quieter areas. Just so you know, Bud Bash and Tip-up town are on the busier side of the lake near the Limberlost bar and it only happens twice a year. Now that I live in Florida, the place where most Michiganians I know wish they could be, I really miss my home. Me and my friends used to call it Houghton-tucky and joke about how the mall in Houghton-tucky is a Wal-mart. Kids always make fun of the place where they grew up because they just want to get out and see the world. Most of the bad things you've heard and this whole 'party vibe' is all teenagers talking.

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