by LaShelle Mikesell | Jan 3, 2020 | Attractions, Events, Family Friendly, Local Advice, Memorial Sites
Share this:Charles Henry Hackley was born 183 years ago today, on January 3, 1837. The day has meaning to the residents of Muskegon because Hackley was an important figure in the history and heritage of our hometown. The philanthropist was born in Michigan City,...
by LaShelle Mikesell | Dec 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
Share this:Leap in to the Leap Year and Dance to a New Decade! Talk about Tradition! New Year’s is one of civilization’s longest celebrated holidays. While the dates and customs have evolved over time, the traditions continue: Expressing gratitude for the past year’s...
by LaShelle Mikesell | Nov 21, 2019 | Christmas, Events, Family Friendly, Holidays, Local Advice, Specialty Shopping, Uncategorized
Share this:Make Merry in Muskegon this Holiday Season! Here come the holidays and snow and we embrace that! Downtown is already sparkling with lights and festooned with pine branches. To celebrate the season, Muskegon County offers holiday concerts, a singing...
by LaShelle Mikesell | Nov 7, 2019 | Attractions, Events, Local Advice, Memorial Sites, St. Patrick's Day, Uncategorized, Veterans Day
Share this:In 2019, the annual observance of Veterans Day marks its 100th anniversary. Sharing the date of November 11 as its “birthday”, Muskegon’s Veterans Memorial Park Celebrates its 85th Anniversary. ”Veterans Memorial Park” in Muskegon...
by LaShelle Mikesell | Nov 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
Share this:Honoring 100 Years of Veterans Day in Muskegon County 2019 commemorates the 100th anniversary of “Veterans Day”. 101 years ago…on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, “The Great War” came to an end. The “war to end all...
by LaShelle Mikesell | Oct 24, 2019 | Family Friendly, Halloween, Local Advice
Share this:How to Halloween in Muskegon: There are SO many unique ways to get your chills and thrills! We love this time of year; and know you will too! The chills and thrills range from historical to hysterical. We have compiled a list of not too frightful fun for...
by LaShelle Mikesell | Sep 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Share this:Experience Michigan’s beautiful autumn, and a fun fall tradition. Visit Muskegon presents the 15th Annual “Depot to Depot Fall Color Tour”. 🍁 For three Saturdays we invite you to celebrate the vibrant colors of our woods, dunes and water! Drive your car or...
by LaShelle Mikesell | Aug 27, 2019 | Labor Day
Share this:The Last Hurrah of Summer and How to Honor Labor Day in Muskegon County For many, Labor Day weekend heralds the “end of summer”. Thank goodness for the longer weekend. We can try to squeeze in all the places we wanted to go and things we wanted...
by LaShelle Mikesell | May 23, 2019 | Attractions, Events, Family Friendly, Local Advice, Memorial Day, Memorial Sites, Uncategorized
Share this:Memorial Day in Muskegon County: 2019 “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” sculpture. The statue represents Muskegon-born Clarence Zylman, the famed Boogie Woogie Bugler of World War II. In 2018 the insurance company Insurify analyzed over 900,00 insurance...
by MCVB-Admin | Apr 3, 2019 | Attractions, Budget Friendly, Family Friendly, Local Advice, Pet Friendly
Share this: Visiting Muskegon, MI on a budget Traveling on a budget can be hard, with transportation and accommodations taking up a chunk of the budget, it can be hard to find interesting places and activities to visit while on a trip. Muskegon, MI, however,...
