Connecting lake communities through stories, photos, and local businesses

Lake Access Magazine is an annual print magazine created by — and for — the families, friends, and communities who love the lake.

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Lake Access Magazine is a professionally produced print magazine celebrating lake life through stories, photos, and local businesses.

Since our maiden voyage in 2018, Lake Access Magazine has grown beyond just a publication; it has become a journey into the heart of the lake communities we love. Every issue, a unique mosaic of Laker profiles, heartwarming tales, and snapshots that capture the incredible essence of life by the water.

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Postcards from the Lake

A curated selection of our favorite reader-submitted photos, offering a snapshot of everyday lake life from across our community.

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Lake Access Magazine connects local businesses with people who live, work, and spend time on the lake. Through a professionally produced annual print magazine, advertisers reach a highly engaged audience across lake communities in southern Michigan and northern Indiana.

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