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...
By ALEX DOTY adoty@grandhaventribune.com While Ottawa County is known for its beaches and water recreation, there are also plenty...
By Alex Doty adoty@grandhaventribune.com Ottawa County is known as the king of blueberries, but also offers a variety of...
By NATE THOMPSON nthompson@grandhaventribune.com Roasting s’mores around a roaring fire and “roughing it” for a few days in the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
By MARK BROOKY mbrooky@grandhaventribune.com There should be no surprise at what is the No. 1 summer festival in our part of Ottawa County. In fact, it’s one of the biggest festivals in the entire state, drawing estimated crowds of a quarter-million people or more to Grand Haven. ...
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...
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,...
By NATE THOMPSON nthompson@grandhaventribune.com Roasting s’mores around a roaring fire and “roughing it” for a few days in the great outdoors with friends and family is what camping is all about. There are dozens of great camping options in the Tri-Cities, which not surprisingly, even locals frequent during...
By MATT DEYOUNG mdeyoung@grandhaventribune.com When the sun beats down on West Michigan during the humid summer months, the beautiful beach at Grand Haven State Park fills up faster than a frosty mug in a beer tent. On days like these, savvy local beach-goers seek more out-of-the-way spots to...