Experience Holidays and History at the Hackley & Hume Historic Homes Step into Muskegon’s history this holiday season at the Hackley & Hume Historic Homes. These immaculately restored Queen Anne-style mansions, once home to lumber barons Charles Hackley and Thomas Hume, are decorated for the season…
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Leaf Peepers’ Guide Experience Michigan’s autumn foliage with a self-guided fall color tour in Muskegon County. Travel the historic West Michigan Pike Byway from the Muskegon South Pierhead Light at Pere Marquette Beach to the White River Light Station in Whitehall. The route highlights Michigan’s…
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More Than Music at the Michigan Irish Music Festival! The Michigan Irish Music Festival, held each year in the scenic beach town of Muskegon, Michigan, is a weekend celebration of Irish and Celtic music, dance, culture, food, and family fun. Since 2000, the festival has grown into a premier event…
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Get ready to celebrate the 10th Annual Muskegon Polish Festival this Labor Day weekend in Hackley Park. This two-day festival brings the tastes, sounds, and traditions of Poland to the heart of Muskegon. Visitors can enjoy authentic Polish food, live polka music, live bands, dancing, a vodka bar, a…
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Muskegon, Michigan roars with history, scenic curves, and biker bashes that'll leave you wheelie-ing with joy! Whether you’re cruising along the lakeshore, showing off your bike, or connecting with fellow riders, Muskegon County is a motorcycle paradise waiting to be explored. A Rich History Fuels…
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Guest Blog from Nick Gereaux and John Frawley Why Do We Run? Why do we run? As human beings, what was the driving force that made the first person decide that walking just wasn’t enough? It probably wasn’t a conscious decision but more of a “Hey, that large animal with teeth is getting too close!”…
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We found a community that blends Great Lakes grit with a love of summer and a rich mix of arts, music, and activities. A quick introduction to our family: I’m Anthony, the father and writer of this piece, and my wife Jodie and I have two kids, Connor (12) and Aster (9) St. Clair. We are the Learners…
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The Rich History of the Michigan Contemporary Art Exhibition The Michigan Contemporary Art Exhibition at the Muskegon Museum of Art is the longest-running regional art exhibition in Michigan. For over 90 years, it has supported Michigan artists, offering them the chance to exhibit and sell their…
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From fantastic festivals to stunning sunsets, photographers caught the magic of Muskegon County. Get ready to relive the season's highlights! Sunsets and Storms Lightning struck twice for photographer @skeetownjay, whose two stormy Lake Michigan shots made it into the Top 10. To balance the…
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Learn the connection between Muskegon County and the Miss Michigan Scholarship Pageant, hosted here since 1951. Photo Courtesy of Lakeshore Museum Center From Hoops to High Heels: My Miss Michigan Journey Photos Courtesy of Stacy Shepherd Winning the Miss Michigan title in June 2001 at…
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