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

The people who already call Norton Shores home know what a special place it is as a city along Lake Michigan. Nestled into the lakeshore between Muskegon and Grand Haven, Norton Shores is a quiet, young city known for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities, and high-quality school systems and safe neighborhoods.  Exploration and Adventure...Read More

Norton Shores is by many accounts considered to be a “young city” since the first City Charter wasn’t adopted until 1968. Even so, what preceded the city’s official founding is ripe with interesting stories, characters, and history.  Before settlers came to the area that would become the City of Norton Shores, Chippewa, Potawatomie, and Ottawa...Read More

Ask any Michigander and they will tell you that autumn in our state is something special. As people gather friends and family for hayrides, apple picking, corn mazes, and carving pumpkins, the City of Norton Shores is a place to enjoy the very best that the fall season has to offer. This fall, consider adding...Read More

With the weather cooling and the colors changing around Michigan, it’s the perfect time of year to plan a road trip, even if you can only get away for a day. There are plenty of easy, beautiful, fun day trips that you can take from Norton Shores.  Wineries of the Leelanau Peninsula In less than...Read More

The City of Norton Shores is nestled in between Muskegon and Grand Haven on the west coastline of Lake Michigan. Those of us who call Norton Shores home know that life on Lake Michigan is special because Lake Michigan is like nowhere else in the world.  Here are some fun facts that make life on...Read More

September 2021 is National Wilderness Month, a time to celebrate the American tradition of protecting wild spaces. Here in Norton Shores, we believe in preserving and enjoying the natural beauty of our community. Celebrate National Wilderness Month by getting out into nature right here in Norton Shores. Hoffmaster State Park P.J. Hoffmaster State Park covers...Read More

For residents of Norton Shores, this is an exciting time as the City has revealed a new look to its brand, complete with a new tagline – ”It’s in Our Nature.” Residents already know what a special place Norton Shores is, and with the new branding, others will know it too. Beautiful Parks and Beaches The...Read More