West Michigan has no shortage of beaches; some require a portage over sand dunes and others are inches from a surf shop and concession stand. Some beaches are enveloped within the State Park system, others are free and open to…
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Summertime, summertime, sum-sum-summertime! To me, a West Michigan vacation is not complete until you have sand permanently in your shoes, have captured at least one firefly in a jar, and endured at least one ice cream headache! Extra points for…
Open to the public on June 6, we visited Michigan’s Heritage Park at Hilt’s Landing earlier this week. Affiliated with the Lakeshore Museum Center, the newest historic site has been under construction for some time. A seasonal attraction (the facility…
Roughly the size of West Virginia, many people think of Lake Michigan as more of a sea than a Great Lake. Connected to the Atlantic Ocean by a system of locks, canals, and channels along the Saint Lawrence Seaway, sailors…
Located about thirty minutes north of downtown Muskegon, Michigan is Duck Lake State Park. Considered a day use park (as in, hiking, skiing, fishing, picnicking, but no camping), Duck Lake State Park is spread out over 728-acres and encompasses the…
On our winter wonderland weekend in Traverse City, Michigan, we had plenty of fresh air and opportunities to burn calories. This made us hungry. Very hungry. To a foodie’s delight, Traverse City supports regional food, independent restaurants, and culinary variety….