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For many visitors and residents of Harbor Springs, it is the beautiful water that constantly draws the eye--the water is a source of beauty whether it is wild and wind blown or as calm as glass. Because of the naturally deep harbor, sailors love Harbor Springs and artist Rick Kolb has captured the beauty of sailboats in brilliant color.

Rick is inspired by his surroundings and this artwork showing sailboats in the Harbor Springs harbor shows the vivid color that Rick draws into his work. Rick incorporates subjects both from his mind, photographs, and real life. His subjects can be of animals, still life, abstracts, architecture, landscapes, or figures. On canvas, he uses bold color, lines, space, and light to blend reality with his view of the subject matter.

A native of Michigan and a resident of Cheboygan, Rick has had a life-long interest in art and drawing and began working in oils as a teenager. His work can be found at kühlhaus, 284 E. Third St., Harbor Springs, 526-4204, www.kuhlhausart.com

Welcome to the
Harbor Springs area!

The perfect summer day. Brilliant fall foliage. Springtime woods filled with trillium. A winter playground. This is Harbor Springs...and much more!

For generations, many families have defined summer easily: “Harbor Springs.” This is a family-oriented community where beauty and summer activities blend into memories that last for decades.

From a quiet day on the beach, to a walk along the waterfront, to an outdoor concert at night--all of these and more are part of a summer day in Harbor Springs. We have golf, tennis, biking, hiking, kayaking, sailing, fishing, and swimming. This is the place to picnic, to relax, gather for family reunions, meet up with old friends, dine, play, enjoy.

For many visitors to Harbor Springs, this community feels like home. Whether you are here for two days or two months, you are welcomed everywhere. Hospitality is what we do the best! From a greeting as you pick up a newspaper, to a hello on your walk along the beach, or a smile as you enter a shop, this place does feel like home.

And we wouldn’t want it any other way. We love our visitors and love to show you why we choose to live in such a special place. Special it is.

Thank you for choosing our part of Michigan for your visit. Whether you are here for the long summer days or enjoying downhill skiing during snowy February, Harbor Springs is the place for memories.