Located on the shores of Lake Michigan and just north of downtown Ludington, Michigan, Ludington State Park is a fabulous option for families. At nearly 5,300 acres, the park contains several ecosystems including sand dunes, mixed deciduous and coniferous forest,…
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Nearly 117 miles in entirety, M-22 is one of the most beautiful scenic drives in the state of Michigan. Hugging the Lake Michigan shoreline along the Leelenau Peninsula, M-22 also falls within the Lake Michigan Circle Tour. A picturesque journey over gentle…
I was born and raised in the suburbs of Grand Rapids, Michigan and still consider West Michigan my home. People often ask me for suggestions on what to do in Kent County so I decided to make a list of…
The year was 1989 and Michigan’s Adventure was in its second year as Michigan’s Adventure and not Deer Park Funland. I traveled to the park for an end-of-year reward with a group of fifth grade students graduating from the school…
Now that I’m almost over-the-hill (gross), I’ve lived in every time zone in the Continental United States. And while I have started to answer “Earth,” when someone asks me where I’m from, I have lived in Michigan for close to…
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…