Autumn in Michigan came quickly and the holiday season will soon be here. As your family and friends gather together to celebrate your own holiday traditions, be sure to check
Halloween isn’t just for kids this year. Barfly Ventures is hosting an outdoor party revolving around a costume contest, bands, and dancing. “Halloween On Ionia (HOI) will be Michigan’s Largest
What are you going to dress up as this year for your Halloween celebrations? Of course there are limitless choices- a pirate, a zombie, a witch complete with green skin
1) Blake Farms 17985 Armada Center Rd., Armada MI 48005, (586)784-5343, www.blakefarms.com, Facebook What you can find when you visit here: Blake Farms is a family owned orchard located in
The city of Grand Rapids and its surrounding metro area have become increasingly well-known for their microbrewery industry. There are beers of all different flavors to suit just about anyone’s
The ever-evolving city of Grand Rapids offers a wide variety of restaurants, with something guaranteed to fit just about anyone’s taste buds. In the past few years, visitors and residents
Autumn is coming up fast in Grand Rapids and that means that it’s just about time for the 2nd annual Hoptoberfest! This particular fall beer and music festival offers ticketholders
Of all of the different ways to enjoy the natural beauty of West Michigan, my personal favorites are walking and biking. There are several trails and walks available throughout our
The northeast side of Michigan offers beautiful beaches, breath-taking views of Lake Huron, and also–air shows. Are you headed up north for the weekend? Do you have an interest in
My favorite part of our mitten state are the Great Lakes and all the other bodies of water Michigan is blessed with. Scattered throughout these beautiful lakes are several islands
What could be better than sampling delicious food, listening to live music, and drinking a few libations at an outdoor venue in the summer? The annual Kalamazoo RibFest combines all
I sat down with Karen Van Dam (owner of Captain Sundae) to chat about today’s category, ice cream shops. Karen purchased Captain Sundae in 1999. But she first began working
Imagine a hot summer night while enjoying an ice cream cone or celebrating the end of a great day at the beach, listening to your favorite tunes accompanied by dancing
Living in downtown Grand Rapids, there are only a couple independently owned pizza businesses to get a good pie. In my opinion, the best place downtown to fulfill your pizza
698 Water St, Saugatuck MI 49453 http://www.saugatuck.com/beaches.asp Oval Beach Park and the Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area are open year ’round. During summer season (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend)
The Fourth of July is always a day of celebration, fireworks, and fun. Every city has their own unique traditions and activities for its citizens to enjoy. Imagine, however, being
Are you ever on the lookout for a unique meal that involves locally produced products (and that doesn’t come from a fast-food restaurant)? Look no further than Crooked Goose in Walker, MI.
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