The Muskegon Motorcycle Club purchased the Mount Garfield sand dune in 1923. For more than 100 years, riders have been racing to the top for bragging rights. Learn about the club’s founder and the rich history of the National Hill Climb Competition held even-numbered years on the first Sunday in August.Read More

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Norton Shores has some sweet places you’ll want to visit, especially before the end of July. Early Days of Ice Cream From enjoying snow and ice flavored with honey and nectar during the second century B.C. or During the Roman Empire, Nero Claudius Caesar (A.D. 54-86) frequently sent runners into the mountains for snow, which...Read More

Invasive pest already confirmed in five southwest Michigan counties Hemlock woolly adelgids, tiny invasive insects that suck nutrients from hemlock trees, are known to be present in Allegan, Ottawa, Muskegon, Oceana and Mason counties. State agency staff, university researchers and regional cooperative invasive species management areas have been working to identify and contain infestations that...Read More

There are many great ways to enjoy the winter – sledding, ice skating, and the chance to wear oversized puffy coats and heavy boots. Unfortunately, some winter activities come with injury risks. According to the Center on Injury Research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, more than 20,000 kids younger than 19 are treated for sledding injuries...Read More

Whether you are a summer beachgoer, bird watcher, photographer, hiker, or outdoor enthusiast, the beautiful trails and hiking paths found at 198-acre Lake Harbor Park lead to majestic views of Lake Michigan. Michigan has more freshwater coastal dunes than anywhere else on earth. More than 275,000 acres of dunes grace the Michigan shoreline. Norton Shores...Read More