by Visitmuskegon | May 18, 2022 | Memorial Day, Memorial Sites
A Short History of Memorial Day Memorial Day originated in the years following the Civil War and was originally called Decoration Day. In 1920 the poppy became the official flower and symbol. This was due to the popularity of the wartime poem “In Flanders Fields.” It...
by Visitmuskegon | May 5, 2022 | Local Advice
Birding and bird-watching are big! And this Lake Michigan Beach-town is a natural destination. Muskegon County is literally a birding hotspot! Just take a look at the eBird Hotspot map below. The popularity of birding is soaring. In 2011 there were approximately...
by Visitmuskegon | Apr 21, 2022 | Notes from the Staff
Sail in to Lakeside and stay awhile! Lakeside is a welcoming beach-town neighborhood and business district along the shoreline of Muskegon Lake in Michigan. Running through, and leading to Pere Marquette Beach, is Lakeshore Drive. Dotting this road are charming shops,...
by Visitmuskegon | Apr 15, 2022 | Attractions
Cruise into Muskegon, Michigan! In 2022 three cruise lines will make Muskegon a port of call – with a total of seventeen stops. Visit Muskegon received a wonderful email, from a past Pearl Mist passenger. As a result, the words below made our staff quite proud....