Choose the Spot for Your Hunt
Public Land
From big game to small, the thrill of the hunt is something that is best experienced in Michigan, and in Newaygo County. Seek the perfect spot for your tree stand or blind on over 15,000 acres of public land in our region.
Stories from the Hunt
Less Tour. More Adventure.
Experience Fall Beyond the Scenic Drive in Newaygo County There's something magical about a Michigan fall road trip. The windows are down, the air crisp autumn air carries the scent of pine and fallen leaves, and every curve in the road reveals another rolling...
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...
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....
Tis’ the Season for a Casual Getaway
The holidays are upon us and with it comes the hustle and bustle of preparations, decorating, party planning and more. It can really be overwhelming! So, here’s an idea… instead of the same routine of rushed online purchases or crowded mall shopping, come explore the...
Early Winter Getaway
With the busy holiday season behind us, who isn’t ready for some “me time”? Maybe a quiet walk in the woods, casting a line along a rapidly flowing riverbank, or pedaling through the pines can provide the renewal you seek. Newaygo County welcomes all seekers to come...
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...
Trail Time & Hot Toddies
Instead of toiling the winter days away, cooped up indoors, why not venture out for some trail time and toddies? Newaygo County is the perfect destination for such an adventure, and we are going to tell you right where to start! Gear up! First….are you going to...
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...
