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2023 Year In Review: 23 Michigan Places We Visited For the First Time

2023 Year In Review: 23 Michigan Places We Visited For the First Time

December 30, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

At the end of each year I always have fun looking back at all of our great Michigan adventures. One of my favorite things to…

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

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

March 27, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
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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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 Trail Tuesday: Stearns Creek Park, Ottawa County

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Stearns Creek Park, Ottawa County

December 28, 2021
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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Hager Park in Ottawa County is Fun for the Whole Family

Hager Park in Ottawa County is Fun for the Whole Family

November 7, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Ottawa County Parks operates 40 parks and open space land sites (as well as a few trails) in Michigan’s seventh most populate county. As we…

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Spring Grove Park in Grandville: Perfect for Family Fun and Summer Weddings

Spring Grove Park in Grandville: Perfect for Family Fun and Summer Weddings

August 29, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

The Ottawa County Parks system manages 28 parks and 12 recreation areas. Despite living one county over, we are still working on visiting and exploring…

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Eastmanville Farm - Explore the Trails, Wildflowers, and History at this Ottawa County Park

Eastmanville Farm – Explore the Trails, Wildflowers, and History at this Ottawa County Park

May 14, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Ottawa County Parks manages more than 40 parks, trails, boat launches, and open space land. These sites offer everything from sandy Lake Michigan beaches to…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Grand Ravines, Ottawa County

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Grand Ravines, Ottawa County

September 26, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesdays is a new feature that will showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Rosy Mound Natural Area, Ottawa County

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Rosy Mound Natural Area, Ottawa County

March 21, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesdays is a new feature that will showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands…

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