Published In:
Ann Arbor News, July 23, 1963
Caption:
BETTER THAN CITY SCENERY: Two shapely Washtenaw county residents (foreground) enjoy the refreshing view across Whitmore Lake from Groomes Beach, while providing an equally refreshing view for The News' photographer.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, June 14, 1956
Caption:
WHOOSH...SPLASH! The high-tower slide at Groomes Beach is an ever popular attraction for younger swimmers. Here a youngster sends up a cascade of spray as he hits the water at the end of the slide while others, who had come down earlier, watch the fun.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, June 14, 1956
Caption:
BEACH BUSINESS BRISK: Area beaches never had it so good in early June, as throngs of heat relief-seekers take to the waters of local lakes to cool off. Pictured is part of the crowd which jammed Groomes Beach at Whitmore Lake during yesterday afternoon's 97-degree temperatures.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, June 14, 1956
Caption:
SAFETY FIRST: Dennis, 5, and Kevin Lloyd, 3, take no chances as they play in shallow water off the stern of a lifeguard boat. Their mother, Mrs. Maurice Lloyd, brought them all the way from Detroit to Whitmore Lake to escape the big city's sultriness.