It’s summer, which means finding ways to get the kids out of the house before they drive you crazy (is it September yet?!) A productive way to keep them busy and engaged during their summer vacation is camp.
Author: Austin Langlois
Austin Langlois is a freelance writer, ambitious photographer, adventurous foodie and addicted to podcasts.
5 Grand Rapids Bike Shops To Get You Out On The Trail
With our city racking up accolades like “Best Town for Mountain Biking,” it’s no surprise that Grand Rapids has plenty of bike shops where you can find your next bike — or ride in for a seasonal tune-up.
MeXo Highlights Mesoamerican Cuisine with Bold Flavors and Bright Colors
If you think you know Mexican food, think again. MeXo brings pre-Hispanic, Mesoamerican cuisine (think before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors to Mexico) to Grand Rapids in a way that still says 2018.
5 Grand Rapids Restaurants Open Late to Satisfy Your Nighttime Cravings
In the April print issue of Grand Rapids Magazine, we ran a piece on places to satisfy your late-night munchies, like Lucky Luciano’s Pizza, Menna’s Joint and Yesterdog. But with so many late-night options in town we couldn’t include them all in the piece. Instead, we’ve added a few more of our favorites below for the next time you’re cruising for food after 10 p.m.
Lumber Baron’s Jeremy Williams Wins Best Bartender in West Michigan
This year’s reigning champ of the Battle of the West is Jeremy Williams of the Lumber Baron bar, at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, for his cocktail named, “The Spyglass.
8 Rainy Day Comfort Foods To Cheer You Up During Spring
April showers (or snow?!) bring May flowers — but when you live in Grand Rapids, it can feel like the May flowers will never come. To cheer up your gray spring days, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite comfort foods. From mac and cheese to cookies, waffles to soup — by the time you eat your way through the list, you’ll be ready for our long-awaited summer.
Brengman Brothers’ Maggie Thompson On Putting Michigan Wine Country On The Map
Having just opened up a tasting room in Grand Rapids earlier this year, we chatted with Brengman Brothers’ winemaker, Maggie Thompson, to learn more about their wine and the blossoming Michigan wine culture.
8 Memberships To Get Local, Farm-Fresh Veggies in Grand Rapids This Summer
If you’re looking for a convenient way get your hands on local produce while supporting local farmers, try out Grand Rapids’ Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs or produce delivery services.
Grand Rapids Ranks Within Top 30 of World’s Most Hipster Cities
We all know that Grand Rapids is a midwest hipster haven, but now the world knows, too. According to MoveHub’s annual International Hipster Index, Grand Rapids rings in at No. 28 (out of 446 cities).
8 Hotels to Book for Your Next Grand Rapids Staycation
A unique way to spend your vacation (or a weekend) is as a tourist in your own town. Treat it like a real vacation: unplug from email and try visiting places you’ve never been. And, for the ultimate vacation, check-in to a hotel in town. Plus, you’ll be able to try out a cozy spot to put up the in-laws when they come to town.