Archive for April, 2015
Posted on April 28th, 2015 by Margaret Ardell
There are almost limitless wonderful reasons to choose to visit the Grand Haven area this summer: with miles of sandy beaches, a beautiful and traditional lighthouses, and a warm friendly welcome waiting for you, Grand Haven is the best beach destination in Michigan. Our guest blogger, Sal Haynes, offers up a few top tips for firstRead More
Tags: Grand Haven, Grand Haven Michigan, Lake Michigan, Lighthouse, Pier, Sunset, Waterfront
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Posted on April 23rd, 2015 by Margaret Ardell
Today’s guest blogger is Andy Cawthon who is the Promotions Committee Chair the Grand Haven Main Street Downtown Development Authority. Andy highlights what to expect at this year’s event in downtown Grand Haven. In the past, the advent of Spring in Downtown Grand Haven was ushered in with a “Girls Getaway Weekend” of dining, fashion,Read More
Tags: 5K, Annual Event, Competition, Downtown, Events, Grand Haven, Grand Haven Michigan, Live Music, Running, Sporting Event
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Posted on April 13th, 2015 by Margaret Ardell
It’s Chilly Blues season again! This year, Harbor Restaurants and the Gilmore Collection are hosting the ever-popular Chili Cook Off, as well as lots of live blues throughout downtown Grand Haven. This is the twenty-third year for the event, and with a weekend full of activities, everyone should be able to find some time to join inRead More
Tags: Annual Event, Chilly Blues, Competition, Events, Grand Haven, Grand Haven Michigan, Michigan, Snug Harbor, The Kirby House
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Posted on April 9th, 2015 by Margaret Ardell
While March 20th is the first day of Spring, its considered more of a ‘formal’ term here in Michigan. In all actuality, it’s Mother Nature who tells us when seasons really ‘arrive’ in the Grand Haven area – not the calendar. We can recall a St. Patrick’s Day not too long along when it wasRead More
Tags: Bird-watching, Butch's Beach Burritos, camping, Facebook, Falcon Cam, Fan Photos, Fishing, Fog House, freighters, Golfing, Grand Haven, Grand Haven Michigan, Grand Haven State Park, Great Lakes Kite Festival, Ice, Ice cream, Ice Cream Shops, Instagram, Jack's Spring Lake, Kite Festival, Kiteboarding, Kites, Lake Michigan, Lighthouse, Michigan, Miss Lisa's, Oberon, Oberon Day, Odd Side Ales, Peregrine Falcons, Photos, Pier, Pronto Pups, Rosy Mound, Rum Bomber, Skoops, Spring Lake, Sunset, Twitter, Vander Mill, webcam
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Posted on April 6th, 2015 by Margaret Ardell
Grand Haven State Park was the perfect place to capture the Lunar Eclipse on Saturday, April 4th. There were so many photos shared with us that it was hard to pick just one favorite – we loved them all! Here is a roundup of Lunar Eclipse photos taken by our talented fans – enjoy! TheRead More
Tags: Facebook, Fan Photos, Grand Haven Michigan, Lake Michigan, Lighthouse, lunar eclipse, Photos, Pier
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Posted on April 3rd, 2015 by Margaret Ardell
The Don Lubbers Cup Regatta, named after former Grand Valley State University President and rowing supporter, Arend D. (Don) Lubbers, features hundreds of athlete participants and some of the top rowing teams from all over the Midwest. Since its origin in 1995, the Lubbers Cup Regatta has grown to an event that attracts over 500Read More
Tags: Competition, crew, Grand Valley State University, GVSU, Lubbers Cup, rowing, Sports, Spring Lake, Spring Lake Yacht Club
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