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A Day of Music and Nature at Interlochen

·Green Lake Township, Michigan·#music#travel#summer#michigan#interlochen
A person stands next to a large bronze bear statue on a concrete plaza surrounded by green trees.

I spent a day at Interlochen on June 21st. Arriving on campus, you're immediately surrounded by tall pines. One of the first things I saw was the iconic bear statue, a classic photo spot before walking the paved paths that wind through the grounds.

The campus is a mix of rustic cabins and more modern architecture, all nestled among the trees. I passed a small, well-kept garden with a pond on my way to the main destination for the day: Corson Auditorium. The weather was overcast, which kept things cool for walking around.

Inside, I found a seat for a performance. The stage was filled with an impressive array of percussion instruments—marimbas, drums, gongs, and more. It was interesting to see it all set up before the audience filled in.

After the show, I explored the grounds a bit more as the afternoon light faded. The paths lead past rows of cabins and open grassy areas, one with a volleyball net set up. The day ended with a quiet view of the lake, looking out from between the trees along the shore. A calm end to a full day.

A group of people walk on a paved path lined with tall trees and buildings under a cloudy sky.A paved path leads past rustic and modern buildings, surrounded by tall trees, with people walking.A garden with a pond, colorful flowers, green plants, a sign, and a building with large windows.A blue Interlochen Corson Auditorium sign above glass doors and a plaque on a concrete building.A person kneels center stage, surrounded by numerous percussion instruments, in front of white acoustic panels and blue curtains.A stage with many percussion instruments and music stands, a person kneeling, and an audience in red seats.Light green cabins with dark roofs among trees, with a paved path and several people walking in a grassy area.An outdoor scene featuring a grassy field, trees, buildings, a volleyball net, and people on a path under a cloudy sky.A grassy hill slopes down to a wide lake framed by two large trees under a cloudy sky.A view of a large lake with distant forested land, framed by trees and tall grass in the foreground under a cloudy sky.

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