Varicose veins. For other uses, see Varices. Varicose veins are veins that have become enlarged and twisted. The term commonly refers to the veins on the leg, although varicose veins can occur elsewhere. Veins have pairs of leaflet valves to prevent blood from flowing backwards (retrograde flow or venous reflux).
Sand Lake, Michigan. Sand Lake is a general law village in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 500 at the 2010 census.
Maps and Directions. Sandy Pines is located in the southwest part of Michigan, midway between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. Take 131 to the Dorr exit, exit # 68 (142nd St.) To 26th st, then head south to 136th Ave, turn right and go to 28th St., turn right and the main park entrance will be about a half mile down on the right hand side.