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We encourage you to discover the things about Newaygo County that will bring you back and make you want to share your experiences with others. There is something for every-one to do no matter what the season. Sometimes it’s a bald eagle flying in the blue sky overhead, a ride on the bike path in the fresh crisp air, a hidden treasure in an antique store, or a dinner so delicious you would order it again tomorrow. Come back and bring your friends.
Fremont’s own Award-winning prairie

Fremont’s own Award-winning prairie

Fall is my favorite season, hands-down. Between the fall colors, harvest festivals and some fresh-pressed apple cider, I’m one happy girl. A fall favorite event of ours is Fremont’s Hay Art and this year it was extra special.   While out exploring the city’s Hay...

White Cloud- Trail Town Hidden Gems

White Cloud- Trail Town Hidden Gems

If you venture a few yards off M-37, you will find some amazing hidden gems within White Cloud city limits that most travelers don’t know exist. Hidden Gem #1 If you're heading North into town, Rotary Park is the first stop you’ll make. Taking a right on James Street...

Let’s Talk About Bogs!

Let’s Talk About Bogs!

On todays episode of our outdoor family adventures, we ventured out to Camp Newaygo's Wetland Trail! Nestled in Camp Newaygo, the Wetland Trail is the only one of its kind in Michigan. What makes this so unique is that the one-mile round-trip trail crosses through the...

Family Adventures at Coolbough Natural Area

Family Adventures at Coolbough Natural Area

My family and I are avid outdoors people. Our ideal day would be to do something outdoorsy from sunup to sundown. From hunting and fishing, to hiking trails and exploring new places, it’s something we all can connect and bond over, while giving our family the outdoor...

Labor Day Weekend Logging Festival

Labor Day Weekend Logging Festival

The Logging Festival in Newaygo has been a part of Labor Day weekend for more than 60 years.  I have been trying to research the changes throughout the years and have learned that while some of the weekend’s events and activities have changed, the common theme of...

Exploring Challenge: An 8 year old’s adventure

Exploring Challenge: An 8 year old’s adventure

Having a mom that is involved in a million things has its perks every now and then. As Newaygo County Tourism Council President, I had the opportunity to share the new Newaygo County Exploring Challenge with my kids as soon as it was approved. Over the past few...

Kids Free Fishing!

Kids Free Fishing!

Beginning in 1983, Russell Gilbert Kids Free Fishing is a day where families can gather for fun times and even have a chance to win big money!  On the first Kids Free Fishing day, 8 anglers joined in the fun & over the years, they have seen over 400 anglers...

#girlsgonewilderness

#girlsgonewilderness

Good hiking gear that really works can make the difference between having the time of your life or living through a suffering day on the trail. Along with the gear, who you bring as your company makes all the difference! We set out with five everyday gals from Newaygo...

Farmer’s Market: Friday Fun!

Farmer’s Market: Friday Fun!

The Newaygo Famers Market  is focused on working with local farmers  to ensure the residents and visitors to Newaygo County have the opportunity to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables.   At the Newaygo Farmers Market you will find a plethora of local ...

Birthday Hike

Birthday Hike

Is there even a better way to spend your birthday than trekking through the North   Country Trail? I think not. After tackling the stretch from M-20 to Echo Drive, I felt ready to make it all the way to 40th street. My father-in-law even gifted me a decades old...

Advice from a Hiking Trio

Advice from a Hiking Trio

Meet Annie Trapp, Linda Trapp, Kathy Broome & pup Novalee, all residents of the White Cloud area. They enjoy hiking the North Country Trail as a trio in their spare time. I caught up with these ladies  to ask how this year has been going so far…So far in 2021 they...

Spring Break Day Trips – Outdoors & On The Cheap

Spring Break Day Trips – Outdoors & On The Cheap

Pretty much every year around this time, my wife and I scramble to find exciting, enriching things to do with our kids during spring break.  Although she’s fully vaccinated and I’m currently half vacc’d, we are still a bit reluctant to head to the typical spring break...

Modern Workhorse or Adventure Machine?

Modern Workhorse or Adventure Machine?

Back in the day, if you could have looked in a cowboy's saddlebags, you would have seen a few things that every one of them made sure they had whenever they jumped onto their trusty steed. A good rope, a coffee pot and a few tools were part of every cowboy's gear....