Muskegon County is not only blessed with beautiful scenery, but also with talented photographers. Being a beachtown, summer is one of our favorite seasons. Looks like it is a fave for West Michigan photographers too! Below are our Top Ten Instagram posts for the summer of 2022. If you would like to…
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Michigan has more lighthouses and towers than any other state in the country with 129. And three are located here in our Lake Michigan beach-town. "Lighthouse Hunters" in the United States Lighthouse Society Passport Program, can get THREE stamps by bringing their pass to the Muskegon South…
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Muskegon County is not only blessed with beautiful scenery, but also with talented photographers. The imagery captured through the lens of West Michigan shutterbugs is especially stunning when it snows. Just take a look at our Top Ten Winter Instagrams below. Like to see all the wonderful…
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The newest sculpture “Celebrating Muskegon” arrives at Pere Marquette Beach. Workers install the new sculpture "Celebrating Muskegon" Designed by artists John Littleton and Kate Vogel of North Carolina, “Celebrating Muskegon” pays tribute to the character and resiliency of the people and…
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A small park is tucked away where Peck and Terrace St converge. This pie shaped park contains a statue of Philip Kearny Jr. and recently restored fountain. Kearny, nicknamed “The One Armed Devil”, was a US Army officer, notable for his leadership in the Mexican–American War and American Civil…
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Looking for space to enjoy the great outdoors, breathe in some fresh air and delight in the scenery? Muskegon County has an abundance of nature suited to your desires. According to the Muskegon Area-Wide Plan, we have 337,088 acres of land in Muskegon County. Of that, nearly 162,200 acres (48…
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The birthdate of lumber baron Charles Hackley has meaning to the residents of Muskegon. Hackley was an important figure in the history and heritage of Muskegon, Michigan. Born on January 3, 1837 in Michigan City, Indiana - the eldest of five children. In 1856, Charles arrived in Muskegon aboard the…
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In 2019, the annual observance of Veterans Day marks its 100th anniversary. Sharing the date of November 11 as its "birthday", Muskegon's Veterans Memorial Park Celebrates its 85th Anniversary. Veterans Memorial Park in Spring Photo: Tim Reilly Veterans Memorial Park in Autumn Photo: LaShelle…
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