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Stories from the Water

Newaygo’s Fall Hunting & Fishing Season
Fall in Newaygo County is a hunter’s and angler’s paradise! From crisp mornings in the deer blind to peaceful afternoons casting a line on the Muskegon River, our Northern Michigan destination delivers peak outdoor adventure. With over 350,000 acres of public land,...

Top Fall Favorites
The splendor of fall color, miles of trails beckoning you to explore, crisp cool mornings around the campfire, and dark night skies blanketed in stars, NewayGo County’s autumn season welcomes you to get outdoors, unplug, and reconnect with nature. After an...

Experience Outdoors the Newaygo Way
Summer is in full swing and NewayGo County is ready to welcome you for big time adventure and low key exploration. No matter your pace, the trails and waterways of our county have something for everyone to enjoy. This is the first full season to enjoy all 45-miles of...

The Best of Spring in Newyago County
Are you ready to get outdoors for some sunshine and fresh air? Why resist the urge when Newaygo County has so much spring to explore? The warmer temperatures not only beckon us to get outside, but springtime also welcomes back native flora and fauna to the area’s...

Newaygo’s Lumbering Legacy
Ride the River Back in Time – Newaygo County’s Lumbering Legacy! Being surrounded by densely forested land, Newaygo County is an area that was built on lumber mills. At its peak, loggers dumped thousands of logs into the Muskegon River a day to float down to the...

White River Railroad Bridge
A Piece of History Still Standing – The White River Railroad Bridge! The Great Railroad Trestle is the bridge that sits over the White River just south of White Cloud. It was built on September 29, 1875, completely made of wood! Its correct name is the White River...

Winter Fishing in NewayGo
The winter fishing season has begun! Due to consistently low temperatures, this year Newaygo is looking forward to a great ice fishing season. As the temperatures began to drop, ice shanties popped up on the inland lakes around the region signaling that it is time to...

Experience NewayGo County Summer
There are some many ways to make the most of warm, sunny summer days throughout the Newaygo region. From biking and hiking, to paddling, or exploring the night sky, you’ll find Newaygo County to be the perfect destination for your next northern Michigan adventure....

Spring is in Sight!
Spring the NewayGo County Way The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, and a spring adventure is just around the corner. Whether you are a fishing enthusiast or just want to get out and explore the trails, NewayGo County has just the spot for spring...

Fall River Exploration
As the summer season begins to wind down, our minds begin to wander to all of the great fall activities before us. Late summer, into early fall, brings the perfect weather for outdoor experiences of every sort. Paddle the waterways, bike The Dragon, fish the river,...