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! History of the Snurfer and Snowboard On Christmas Day in 1965, Muskegon resident Sherm Poppen took…
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Birding and birdwatching are big! And this Lake Michigan Beach-town is a natural destination. Cover Photo and all images courtesy of Tom Espo. Click on images to see more of his work on Instagram. The popularity of birding is soaring. In 2011 there were approximately 46,700 birdwatchers or…
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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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Michigan's Adventure is the state's largest amusement park; housing over 60 rides and attractions, great dining, and gift shops. My family and I decided to check it out, and it did not disappoint. Here’s what we loved: Photo Courtesy of Michigans Adventure Two Parks for the Price of One Photo…
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Ready to blaze a trail on your toboggan? Pack your winter wear and sled and head for a beach town with "a reason for every season" - Muskegon, Michigan! Sleigh snow-covered dunes along 26 miles of Lake Michigan Shoreline. Hit the hills at city parks. Slide through state parks filled with frosted…
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Get those hats and gloves ready, Winter is Coming! Take advantage of the winter weather and plan your great lakes getaway to the Muskegon Luge and Adventure Sports Park, located in Muskegon State Park. Enjoy ice skating, cross country skiing and Michigan's only public luge track! What is there to…
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Muskegon, Michigan is home to three state parks, eight county parks and four nature preserves. A nature preserve is an area retained for the purpose of preserving native flora and fauna. Smaller in size than national, state or county parks, their primary purpose is the protection of nature. Simply…
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Michigans Adventure is the state's largest amusement park and water park. Visitors will find more than 60 world-class rides, slides, unique attractions and special events. This "two parks for the price of one" amusement park is one more reason to visit Muskegon, Michigan - a Lake Michigan…
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Muskegon County offers yet more trails, shoreline, views and opportunity to enjoy our great outdoors! Photo by Lillian Dotzlaff In December of 2021 Muskegon County, Nugent Sand Company, and Cherette Group announced the County’s purchase of property once owned by the Nugent Sand Company. This…
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Take a stroll through Muskegon State Park and discover a hidden gem, Lost Lake. Lost Lake is a rare coastal plain marsh and bog; a beauty of nature and accessible only by trail. This pond-like lake a treasure-trove of unique plants, wildflowers, waterfowl and birds. Follow the Lost Lake…
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