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Connor Bayou (Ottawa County Parks) Offers Plentiful Outdoor Recreation Opportunities

Connor Bayou (Ottawa County Parks) Offers Plentiful Outdoor Recreation Opportunities

March 27, 2022
by jonkatje
Trails, Uncategorized

Like many of the parks in the Ottawa County Parks system, Connor Bayou in Grand Haven is located near a body of water (the Grand…

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World of Winter 2022 in Grand Rapids: Don't Miss Year 5 of This Fun and Free Outdoor Art Celebration

World of Winter 2022 in Grand Rapids: Don’t Miss Year 5 of This Fun and Free Outdoor Art Celebration

January 8, 2022
by jonkatje
Arts and Entertainment

The World of Winter 2022 Festival kicked off on Friday, January 7th. Downtown Grand Rapids will host more than 40 art installations and 50 ice…

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Ottawa County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Ottawa County Lighthouses

November 20, 2021
by jonkatje
Lighthouses

Ottawa County is Michigan’s seventh largest county by population and 52nd by land area. Known for its beautiful sandy beaches along Lake Michigan, it is…

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Visit 4 Historic Bridges in Portland, Michigan

Visit 4 Historic Bridges in Portland, Michigan

September 12, 2021
by jonkatje
Landmarks

Most Michigan towns of decent size have a historic local bridge. Portland in Ionia County has four historic bridges, and you can drive across one…

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World of Winter in Downtown Grand Rapids: Free and Frozen Family Fun

World of Winter in Downtown Grand Rapids: Free and Frozen Family Fun

February 13, 2021
by jonkatje
Arts and Entertainment

If you’re looking for free family fun in February, the World of Winter Festival in Grand Rapids has many options for you. A collection of…

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Grand Haven Pier Lights, Lake Michigan

Grand Haven Pier Lights, Lake Michigan

December 19, 2020
by jonkatje
Lighthouses

The Grand Haven Pier Lights are a pair of iconic pier lighthouses in Grand Haven, Michigan that mark the point where the Grand River meets…

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Hike the Trails and See the Ledges at Fitzgerald Park in Grand Ledge

Hike the Trails and See the Ledges at Fitzgerald Park in Grand Ledge

November 20, 2020
by jonkatje
Family Trips, Trails

Grand Ledge in Eaton County gets its name from the 60 foot tall sandstone ledges that rise above both sides of the Grand River. I…

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Explore the Ruins and Trails at Lincoln Brick Park in Eaton County (Photo Gallery)

Explore the Ruins and Trails at Lincoln Brick Park in Eaton County (Photo Gallery)

October 22, 2020
by jonkatje
Family Trips, Landmarks

Eaton County’s Lincoln Brick Park provides visitors with miles of hiking trails along the Grand River and past some of the area’s famous ledges, as…

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28 Great Michigan Kayak Trips

28 Great Michigan Kayak Trips

August 12, 2020
by jonkatje
Family Trips, Vacation

In a state surrounded by four Great Lakes, it should come as little surprise that we have some of the best kayaking opportunities in the…

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Prismatica in Grand Rapids - Photos and Video from Our Visit

Prismatica in Grand Rapids – Photos and Video from Our Visit

January 26, 2020
by jonkatje
Arts and Entertainment

Downtown Grand Rapids is well known for a vibrant art scene, and it is currently home to an amazing interactive installation as part of the…

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