What if your next vacation came with a new skill? Maybe you've always wanted to make pasta from scratch, try your hand at pottery, make a holiday wreath, or see if you have what it takes to steer an Olympic-style luge sled. Instead of coming home with just photos and souvenirs, you could return with…
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Muskegon County has plenty of history, and some of its most intriguing stories come with a supernatural twist. From a Lake Michigan lighthouse and a historic theater to a century-old library and World War II ships, several local landmarks have inspired tales of unexplained sounds, mysterious figures…
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Experience Fall at Your Own Pace Fall isn't just something you see. It's something you experience. There is something about autumn that makes people want to slow down. Maybe it's the crisp morning air, the crunch of leaves underfoot, or the way sunlight seems warmer and softer this time of year…
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Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer, so why not make the most of it? Spend one more day at the beach, catch a festival, explore a museum, or get outside for a hike or bike ride before the season shifts into fall. With 27 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, more than 20 inland lakes…
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Most visitors come to Muskegon State Park for Lake Michigan, the dunes, or a walk along the beach. Fewer realize that one of the park’s most interesting natural areas is…
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Muskegon County is home to a variety of outdoor spaces, including three state parks, eight county parks and five nature preserves. While parks often include amenities and recreational opportunities, nature preserves focus on protecting native landscapes, plants and wildlife while providing…
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Unity Christian Music Festival returns to Muskegon each August, bringing four days of live music, family activities, and community connection to Heritage Landing. From morning activity to evening concerts over the water, the festival offers a full day experience for all ages. Table of Contents…
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When summer arrives in West Michigan, berry season brings visitors into Muskegon County’s countryside for a classic farm experience: picking fresh berries, meeting local growers, and bringing home the flavors of the season. While blueberries are one of the region’s most popular summer crops, they…
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Frankly, Summer Isn’t Summer Without a Chili Dog There’s just something about a hot dog that feels like summer. Whether you’re spending the day at the beach, walking the boardwalk, or catching a ballgame at Marsh Field with the Muskegon Clippers, a good chili dog is part of the experience. It’s…
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