It’s finally summertime in Michigan! We’re so excited to spend our summer days at Michigan beaches and traveling across the state. Even if you’re on a budget this summer, Michigan has so much to offer. Your next trip could even…


It’s finally summertime in Michigan! We’re so excited to spend our summer days at Michigan beaches and traveling across the state. Even if you’re on a budget this summer, Michigan has so much to offer. Your next trip could even…

Being a current Chicago resident, and former Kalamazoo resident, I know firsthand that many bachelor or bachelorette party planners from Chicago choose Southwest Michigan as it’s a great destination to celebrate with plenty to do. The 1.5 – 2 hour…

Ludington is a western Michigan lake town with big things to offer— from pet-friendly beaches to great local food, it offers beautiful scenery coupled with small-town vibes. Here are our picks for the best things to do in Ludington. Big…

Have you found a new job or going to school in the Grand Rapids area? You’re likely looking for a place to live in the area that’s near the best restaurants, bars, and things to do downtown. Looking for a…

Sometimes, instead of a vacation, all you need is a little R & R close to home. Luckily, Michigan has some great places to spend your summer staycation. Southwest Michigan, specifically, is full of great beaches, nightlife, shopping, history, and…

The winter season is one of the most magical & wonderful times of the year in Michigan. No one can deny that snow falling from the sky or it glistening over the trees is a beautiful sight to see. Not only…

Byron Center is a small community located in Western Michigan just 14 miles southwest of the city of Grand Rapids. While Grand Rapids deservedly grabs a large amount of attention when it comes to up and coming cities in Michigan,…

You can see it from space, and yes, you could mistake it for an ocean, but the most popular Great Lake is also one of the most interesting. Here are 10 things you probably didn’t know about Lake Michigan: 1.…

It’s never too soon to start planning your summer in Michigan. Summer will be here before we know it, and every year, South Haven, Michigan puts on some of the best family events between May and August. The beautiful beach…

Located in Allegan County on the lower southwest corner of Michigan, and home to about 1,000 year-round residents, Saugatuck is known as Michigan’s Art Coast. An easy get-away destination for people from Chicago, Detroit and Grand Rapids, this area is…