Summer reads

Summer is a great time to pick up a page-turner and engross yourself in a story.

Going green

Your guide to an environmentally conscious weekend in Grand Rapids.
Cannonsburg Ski Area fat tire bike trail

A snowy weekend itinerary

The best time to enjoy a wintry weekend in Grand Rapids is right after a fresh snowfall.
Muskegon Winter Sports Complex luge track

Where Winter Becomes a Sport

There's something for everyone at the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex. With plenty of activities to try and exciting events going on, the facility is a go-to spot for outdoor fun in the winter months.
Lions & Rabbits, Photo by Johnny Quirin

The Grand Tour: Neighborhood Gems

Local favorites, hidden gems and must-see destinations in each of the city’s neighborhoods.

Let it snow

Your guide to a wintry weekend.
Cedar Springs Brewing offers guided tour of Bavaria.

Pack Your Bags! Brewery Hosts Tour of Bavaria

Cedar Springs Brewing Company is bringing 30 guests on a guided tour of Bavaria for eight days. The tour will take guests around a variety of popular beer and tourist attractions in the region.
Downtown Holland parade

Where Are West Michigan’s ‘Best Places to Raise a Family’?

A handful of West Michigan communities are considered some of the state’s "best" for families.
The KDL Cruisers program lets you check out a bike for the day.

Enjoy Summer with These Outdoor Summer Sports Equipment Rentals

With only about half a year of warmer outdoor weather, we Grand Rapidians have to take advantage of every nice day and soak up the sunny rays. What better way to enjoy Pure Michigan summer than kayaking down the Grand River or peddling along your favorite bike trail?

Your guide to fall foraging

Foraging is a great way to add unique elements to your fall dishes.
Camp Newaygo offers Girlfriends Get-A-Way

Area Camp Offers Girlfriends Get-A-Way

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Pack your bags and head to Camp Newaygo for a Girlfriends Get-A-Way.

Galivanting with your gal pals

This February, gather your closest friends/gal pals and hit the town.

Grants awarded to preserve lighthouses

Two West Michigan lighthouses will undergo renovations to preserve their history, courtesy of grants totaling $100,000.

Aquatic center to unveil new facility

The recreational area of the Holland Aquatic Center (HAC) will reopen on Jan. 31.
South Haven beach pier Lake Michigan couple

3 of the Midwest’s ‘Incredibly Romantic Getaways’ are In West Michigan

Three West Michigan locations were named among 16 “incredibly romantic getaways” in the Midwest.

Unique finds

Discover the perfect gift at one of these new shops.

Goog’s Pub in Holland gets new life

A mixed-use residential and commercial building now is under construction on the site of the former Goog’s Pub & Grub in Holland.

April showers bring May flowers

Your guide to 5 local plant shops in Grand Rapids.

Your guide to West Leonard Street

Grand Rapids’ West Side has seen massive expansion over the past decade, becoming a new hub for some of the city’s best dining and entertainment.
Chauncey Drive at 5 Mile in Kent County. Photo courtesy of Kent County Road Commission

West Michigan Fall Color Tours

While GR|Mag certainly recommends heading north this fall to enjoy the season change in its most brilliant reds, oranges and yellows, if you can’t get away, there are a few local roads that make for a colorful drive.

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