MSU Extension: Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities

A small-town conference for small towns in a small town. In 2026, the communities of Newaygo and Fremont will host CEC on May 28-29; stay tuned for registration details!

101 Things to Do

Look no further than our list of 101 Things to Do when planning your next visit!

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Welcome to Newaygo County


Newaygo County offers abundant and affordable opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast in you to get away from the city without having to endure long drives and traffic for an Up North adventure.

Four seasons of adventure await, just around the corner!

Be prepared! Get important updates while visiting the area with Nixle. Click the link below to download the app, use the zip code: 49337

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Gear up for your next NewayGo County adventure!

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Download the NewayGo County Explore Guide to learn about the great things to do and see during your visit to our region.

Destination Dragon

Trail Photos courtesy of The Wandering Michigander Spring is the perfect time to explore the now legendary Michigan’s Dragon at Hardy Dam, a 45-mile adventure looping around scenic Hardy Pond in beautiful Newaygo County. As the forest wakes up from winter, riders are...

Outdoor Family Fun in NewayGo County

Whether you have time for an extended visit, or just a few days to explore, you will find outdoor family fun in every corner of our county. We have assembled some terrific ideas to fill your days with kid-friendly activities that are sure to be a big hit with the...

Start Planning for Summer!

The Perfect Up North Summer Getaway Starts in Newaygo County There’s something about summer in Newaygo County that feels timeless. Sunny beach days, canoes drifting down the river, live music echoing through small-town parks, and campfires under star-filled skies....

Find your passion in Newaygo County

Where do you fit into the Newaygo County outdoor recreation fabric? Try your hand at anyone of these great passions.

 





 


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Find your Passion in Newaygo County


Picture yourself fishing from a drift boat or jet sled down a broad, magnificent river, surrounded by tall pine and hardwood forests. Long wide riffles, deep pools and long eddies the size of several football fields hold brown and rainbow trout surface-feeding on prolific hatches of mayflies, caddis and midges all day long – some fish approaching trophy proportions… Welcome to fishing in Newaygo County!

Start your Newaygo County fishing adventure!

Looking to venture out into the wilderness? Newaygo County is home to miles of hiking trails as well as numerous nature areas that allow you to create an adventure that is just your size. Newaygo County is home to a 55 mile segment of the famous North Country Trail. If you are one for native plant species, the Loda Lake Wildflower Sanctuary is a MUST see on your trip! We promise you won’t be disappointed.

Get back to nature GO EXPLORE the natural side of Newaygo County.

The forests and rivers of Newaygo County are a magical outdoor wonderland where nature is is on display year round. Winter does not send people inside around here. The weather just opens up a whole new set of recreation pursuits for those of us that are lucky enough to live here and the many who visit our area during the winter months.

 

    Croton Dam Aerial view

Water sports in Newaygo County are not just an activity, they are part of every local’s culture, and we are excited to share our waterways with you! With 356 river miles and 256 inland lakes we have activities on the water that are sure to suit everyone.

Don’t have a watercraft or fishing gear? We have you covered, Newaygo is home to many great small businesses that provide trips, rentals and excursions.

Get onto the water and GO EXPLORE what Newaygo has to offer.

From holiday celebrations to tractor pulls, there seems to be something going on in Newaygo County every weekend! With so many events, we have sorted out the main events in each community and listed them below.  For more information on all of our events, visit our EVENT CALENDAR and you can visit the individual event page sponsors for more information.

Clear your schedule and GO EXPLORE the events of Newaygo County.

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Hesperia Area Chamber logo
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City of White Cloud logo
Artsplace logo
Big Prairie Township Parks Logo
The Original Print Shop Logo
River Country Chamber of Commerce Logo
The Right Place Logo
Dogwood Center for the Arts logo
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Newaygo Nationals Logo
Fremont Chamber of Commerce logo
Newaygo County Parks logo
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Newaygo County Tourism Council

Board of Directors

Position Name Organization  
President Kelly Rider River Country Chamber of Commerce  
Vice President Gabriel Slominski Newaygo Nationals Association  
Trustee Marianne Boerigter NCCA-Artsplace and Dogwood Center  
Trustee Mark Deering Dragon Adventures Base Camp  
Treasurer Julie Burrell ITC  
Trustee Genji Leclair The Product Greenhouse, Brandmark Goods  
Trustee Steven Radtke Heritage Museum of Newaygo County  
Trustee Katey Peterson  Fremont Chamber  
Trustee Heather Allen Muskegon River Inn  
Trustee Asa Vermeulen Newaygo County Parks