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Top Five Must-Do Activities

By MARIE HAVENGA mhavenga@grandhaventribune.com You didn’t stumble into this area by accident. You likely landed here because of the volumes-thick options in entertainment and recreation. Whether you enjoy sport fishing, shopping, bopping on a bike trail or sailing at sunset, you can dip your toes into the action. Although the...

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Sweeeeeeet Treats

By Krystle Wagner kwagner@grandhaventribune.com   As temperatures heat up, so do sweet tooth cravings.   From hard-served ice cream to creamy frozen yogurt, local ice cream stores have enough options to keep your mouth watering. Kelly Larson, one of the owners of Skoops, Sweet Temptations, and Front Porch, said one...

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Sunset Serenades

By MARIE HAVENGA mhavenga@grandhaventribune.com After a sun-filled day exploring the magic of the Tri-Cities, don’t forget to grab a front row seat to the most spectacular sight of all – the setting sun. Whether you prefer a crowded beach, a silent street end or an elevated environment, a scenic spot...

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Hit the Trails

By ALEX DOTY adoty@grandhaventribune.com   While Ottawa County is known for its beaches and water recreation, there are also plenty of opportunities on dry land for adventurers. Options include places for both bikers and hikers.   1. Hofma Preserve Situated three miles south of the city of Grand Haven on...

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Activities are Abundant

By NATE THOMPSON nthompson@grandhaventribune.com If you’re cooped up inside during the summer months with nothing to do, it’s your own fault. There’s dozens of spring and summertime athletic activities in West Michigan that will keep the pulse racing and burn a few unwanted calories. Or at least take full advantage...

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Sweet Taste of the Season

By Alex Doty adoty@grandhaventribune.com   Ottawa County is known as the king of blueberries, but also offers a variety of top-notch fruit ripe for the picking.   So go ahead, enjoy the sweet taste of our fruit harvest.   During the summer season there are plenty of opportunities to get...

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Top 5 Fishing Hotspots

By MATT DEYOUNG mdeyoung@grandhaventribune.com   If there’s one thing that the Tri-Cities boasts plenty of, it’s water.   And, as luck would have it, our rivers and lakes are teeming with fish.   While booking a trip on a local charter fishing boat is the best way to guarantee success,...