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Holland's Magic at the Mill: This Christmas Light Show Makes for a Perfect Family Holiday Outing

Holland’s Magic at the Mill: This Christmas Light Show Makes for a Perfect Family Holiday Outing

December 8, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Holland is known for its annual Tulip Time celebration in the Spring, and in 2022 Windmill Island Gardens found a way to capture that same…

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Is Michigan Home to The Best Flower Festival in the U.S.?

Is Michigan Home to The Best Flower Festival in the U.S.?

February 19, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

We aren’t far from the start of spring, and USA Today/10best is back with another Reader’s Choice Poll looking for some of the best festivals…

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Ottawa County Parks: A Guide To 27 Scenic Sites For Outdoor Adventures

Ottawa County Parks: A Guide To 27 Scenic Sites For Outdoor Adventures

May 31, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Ottawa County is home to around 300,000 residents and is highly regarded for its sandy beaches, rich history, and outdoor recreation opportunities. It has 24…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Enjoy A Scenic, Quiet Nature Walk at Stu Visser Trails in Holland

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Enjoy A Scenic, Quiet Nature Walk at Stu Visser Trails in Holland

May 23, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesday is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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Surround Yourself With 65,000 Tulips at the Tulip Immersion Garden in Holland

Surround Yourself With 65,000 Tulips at the Tulip Immersion Garden in Holland

May 8, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Tulip Time has once again returned to Holland, Michigan! 2023 marks the 94th year of this fantastic and family-friendly event that celebrates the area’s Dutch…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Sanctuary Woods Preserve in Holland

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Sanctuary Woods Preserve in Holland

September 13, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesdays is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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Holland's Outdoor Discovery Center: Trails, Wildlife, and Free Fun for the Whole Family

Holland’s Outdoor Discovery Center: Trails, Wildlife, and Free Fun for the Whole Family

July 25, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Holland is know for its beautiful beaches and water recreation opportunities on Lake Macatawa and Lake Michigan, its Dutch heritage and the annual Tulip Time…

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Paw Paw Park: Disc Golf, Trails, and More in Ottawa County

Paw Paw Park: Disc Golf, Trails, and More in Ottawa County

March 13, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Sports, Trails

Located on the site of the former Holland Country Club, Ottawa County’s Paw Paw Park is now a top destination for hiking, birdwatching, disc golf,…

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Ottawa County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Ottawa County Lighthouses

November 20, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
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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Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Holland's New Wizard of Oz Exhibit

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Holland’s New Wizard of Oz Exhibit

June 26, 2019
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

Author L. Frank Baum spent summers in Holland’s Macatawa Park near Lake Michigan. The well-known author is said to have been inspired to write his…

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