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Ludington State Park

photo by Rhonda Greene

8800 W. M-116 Ludington, MI 49431 (231) 843-2423 Website Twitter Ludington State Park is one of the largest and most-visited state parks in Michigan.  I had a chance to chat with Jim Gallie, the park director, about what makes the park’s beaches so special. Q: How many visit the beach [...]

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June 30, 2012 at 3:02 pm

Kalamazoo Farmer’s Market

Photo courtesy of Kalamazoo Farmer's Market

1204 Bank Street, between Lake Street & Stockbridge Avenue off of Portage Rd. 269 337-8899 Website Facebook Opening Date: First Saturday in May Closing Date:  Nov. 17, 2012 Hours: May and November Saturdays (only) 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. June – October Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 7 a.m – 2 p.m. [...]

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June 30, 2012 at 9:00 am

Fiction 440

Photo courtesy of Fiction 440

If you haven’t written your story yet for Fiction 440, you’ll have plenty of time because these stories are short – really short. What is Fiction 440? Well, it is a flash fiction series in the Greater Lansing area. About once a month, the members of the group write an original story [...]

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June 30, 2012 at 9:00 am

La Crepe du Jour

Photo courtesy of La Crepe du Jour

If you’re looking for an authentic taste of Paris right here in Michigan, La Crepe du Jour is the place for you. Located inside the Frankenmuth River Place Shops, La Crepe du Jour offers a wide array of made-to-order French style crepes 363 days of the year. The creperie and café [...]

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June 29, 2012 at 9:00 am

Holland Farmer’s Market

Photo Courtesy of Holland Farmer's Market

150 West 8th St, Holland, MI 49423 616.355.1138 Email Website Facebook HOURS May 16 – November 28: Wednesdays & Saturdays, 8 AM – 4 PM December 1 – December 8: Saturdays Only, 8 AM – 4 PM Specials vary, depending on the week’s Hot Crops I sat down with Candy Todd, Market Master, [...]

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June 28, 2012 at 9:09 pm