As the crisp autumn air gives way to winter, let's take a look back at Muskegon County's stunning fall season.

From colorful landscapes to memorable moments beneath wide-open skies, these top 10 Instagram posts showcase the best of Muskegon County. Enjoy these fall highlights, and thanks to the talented photographers who shared their experiences with us!

Scenic Muskegon: Nature’s Masterpieces

Our feed was filled with fabulous fall landscapes, with Muskegon’s natural beauty taking center stage.

Aerial view of a winding Green Creek in North Muskegon cutting through an autumn forest under a cloudy sky.

🍂 Green Creek in North Muskegon: This serene shot by Tim Bonnette perfectly captures the crisp feel of fall in Muskegon County. You can almost feel the crunch of leaves and the fresh autumn air.
📸 Photos by Bonnette, @tbonnette007 on Instagram

 

A winding road, Scenic Drive in North Muskegon, surrounded by colorful autumn foliage in a forested Muskegon State park.

🍂 Scenic Drive at Peak Colors: Muskegon’s Scenic Drive is the perfect name for a perfect route to explore fall foliage. Catch views of Lake Michigan along this winding, tree-lined road through Muskegon State Park. 
📸 Photo by @visitmuskegon

 

Two children standing on a Lake Michigan beach in Muskegon, Michigan at night, pointing at a sky illuminated by stars and the Northern Lights.

🍂 Northern Lights Over Duck Lake State Park:  October brought a magical display of the Northern Lights over Duck Lake State Park, reminding us Muskegon County is ideal for stargazing and night-sky events.
📸 Blair Celano, @celanopics on Instagram

 

Starry night sky over a coastal road with a prominent tree silhouette and a parked car on the side, near the Lake Michigan.

🍂 Milky Way at Duck Lake State Park: Another magical moment captured at Duck Lake State Park with the Milky Way glimmering above.
📸 Ryan Gallavin, @3rd_coast_images on Instagram

 

Autumn Adventures: Activities and Fall Fun

Fall in Muskegon brings a mix of outdoor adventures and events that celebrate the season.

An autumn display in front of a historic red brick building, Union Depot in downtown Muskegon, featuring a large hay bale painted to resemble a smiling pumpkin, adorned with sunflowers, colorful autumn leaves, and smaller pumpkins arranged around. A sign reads Vote for Me

🍁 Getting Ready for the Season: Visit Muskegon joined the fun, and the contest, for the Downtown Muskegon Hay Bale Decorating Competition, also marking the start of our Depot to Depot Tour Self-Guided Fall Color Tour.
📸 Photo by @visitmuskegon

 

A wooden deck and zipline platform surrounded by colorful autumn foliage in Muskegon State Park at the Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park.

🍁 Autumn Adventures at Muskegon Luge: Located in Muskegon State Park, Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park offers a rock-climbing wall, archery, wheeled luge, scenic hikes, ziplining, and more.
📸 Photo by @visitmuskegon

 

Iconic Views: Sunsets and Landmarks

These photos remind us why Muskegon is a top destination for spectacular sunset and lighthouse views.

Sunset at a Pere Marquette Park in Muskegon featuring a fiery sky and clouds over the calm waters of Lake Michigan, with a lighthouse and several people on a rocky breakwater.

🌙 Sunset at Pere Marquette Beach: This golden sunset over the pier showcases the beauty of Pere Marquette Park as time and fall wind down.
📸 Brooke Ley, @b_still_photos on Instagram

 

Sunset at Muskegon South Pierhead Light with vibrant blue skies and soft pink horizon in the background, featuring two red lighthouses on a pier at Pere Marquette Park in Muskegon, Michigan

🌙 Dusk at Muskegon South Pierhead Light:  Another Lake Michigan favorite was this stunning scene of dusk at Muskegon’s iconic South Pierhead Light, with the Breakwater Light in the distance.
📸 Ryan Gallavin, @3rd_coast_images on Instagram

 

New Beginnings: Exciting Changes in Muskegon

This fall, we saw exciting developments that promise a fantastic future for Muskegon County.

View of the historic Hackley Administration Building in Muskegon, Michigan - with its prominent clock tower, surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage.

🏰 Hackley Castle Inn & Suites: Slated to open in 2025, the historic Hackley Administration Building is transforming into a charming boutique hotel with rooms inspired by early Muskegon. This post had both travel and history fans looking forward to the opening.
📸 Photo by @visitmuskegon

 

Denver Air Connection aircraft parked on a tarmac, at Muskegon County airport with dramatic mountainous backdrop and partly cloudy sky.

✈️ Flights with Denver Air Connection: Travelers are excited to now have a convenient option! Muskegon County Airport now offers 24 weekly flights between Muskegon County and Chicago O’Hare, opening up over 280 destination options.
📸 Photo by @visitmuskegon

 

View Visitor Guide Fall

We hope these top fall posts inspire you to explore Muskegon County! Share your memories by tagging us and using #VisitMuskegon and be sure to follow us on Instagram for more seasonal highlights.