Celebrating 60 Years of the Snurfer in Muskegon

Mike Jenkins, owner of Snurfer Boards, has helped bring the brand back home to Muskegon. He first discovered the Snurfer in 2019. He felt inspired by the history of the board and its role in starting the sport of snowboarding. Mike says, "I was decent at it but never took it past just occasionally…

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Deck the Mansions: Hackley & Hume Holiday Tour

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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Winter is Coming to West Michigan!

Get those hats and gloves ready because winter is coming. This is a great time to plan your Great Lakes winter getaway to the Muskegon Luge and Adventure Sports Park at Muskegon State Park. The park is a popular winter destination in West Michigan and offers activities for families, first-time…

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Winter Wonders: Our Top Ten Posts of 2025

Experience Muskegon’s Winter Beauty Through the Lens of Local Photographers Each season, a talented community of photographers captures the winter beauty of Muskegon County. Check out the Top Ten Winter Posts of 2025 to see the season through their lens. Don’t forget to share your adventures and…

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Muskegon: The Birthplace of Snowboarding

Did you know Muskegon, Michigan is the birthplace of the snowboard? Originally called the “Snurfer,” it was invented in 1965 by Sherm Poppen and manufactured by Brunswick—both right here in Muskegon! The History of the Snurfer and Snowboard On Christmas Day in…

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Muskegon County: Hot Spot for Ice and Winter Fishing

With so many frozen lakes, rivers and ponds, Muskegon County is a hot spot for ice and winter fishing. Photo Courtesy of Kevin Lukens Muskegon County offers some of the finest freshwater fishing in the world. There are more than 27 miles of Lake Michigan waterfront, 57 inland lakes and 400 miles of…

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Top Ten Winter Instagrams of 2023

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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