Archive for the “Outdoor” Category
Posted on June 13th, 2025 by Intern
Summer in Grand Haven isn’t complete without a beach day, and there’s no better way to kick things off than with the Sand Sculpture Contest, happening this Saturday, June 14, from 9 AM to 2 PM at Grand Haven City Beach. Sculpt Something Great, No Experience Needed You don’t have to be a professional toRead More
Tags: Beach Activity, Contest, family friendly, outdoor, Sand Sculpture Contest
Posted in Activities, Contest, Events, Grand Haven, Guest Blog, Outdoor • Comments Off on Join the Fun: Everyone’s Welcome at the 42nd Sand Sculpture Contest
Posted on May 14th, 2025 by Intern
We are excited to announce the 42nd Annual Grand Haven Sand Sculpture Contest, taking place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Grand Haven City Beach. This beloved summer tradition brings together community members, visitors, spectators, and artists of all ages to showcase their creativity and craftsmanship in the sand. Each year, participants transform ordinary sandRead More
Tags: Beach Activity, Contest, family friendly, outdoor, Sand Sculpture Contest
Posted in Activities, Contest, Events, Grand Haven, Guest Blog, Outdoor • Comments Off on Grand Haven Sand Sculpture Contest Returns for 2025
Posted on July 3rd, 2024 by Intern
The Grand Haven Area Convention & Visitors Bureau covers a lot of West Michigan, from West Olive north to Ferrysburg. In order for the 2024 interns to have a successful summer in assisting visitors at the Visitors Center, they were sent on a scavenger hunt around the Grand Haven Area. Not only did they findRead More
Tags: 5-Mile-Lookout, allendale, Coopersville, Ferrysburg, Grand Haven, Lighthouse and Pier, Mulligan's Hollow, Port Sheldon, Scavenger Hunt, Spring Lake, West Olive
Posted in Activities, Food + Drink, Grand Haven, Lake Michigan, Michigan, Outdoor, Photography, Sightseeing • Comments Off on The Great Intern Scavenger Hunt 2024
Posted on June 7th, 2024 by Intern
In honor of the upcoming 41st Annual Sand Sculpture Contest Sat. on June 15. We’ve decided to compile a gallery. It’s amazing to see what these individuals and teams from the Grand Haven Area and beyond can do with water and sand; turning their creative ideas into reality. In this blog, you can expect toRead More
Tags: Beach, family friendly, Grand Haven, Lake Michigan, Outdoor event, Sand Sculpture Contest, Summer
Posted in Activities, Events, Grand Haven, Lake Michigan, Michigan, Outdoor • Comments Off on Grand Haven Sand Sculpture Contest Creations!
Posted on August 15th, 2023 by Intern
Calling all hikers, walkers, nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The Grand Haven Area has several amazing hiking and natural areas to enjoy year round. From hiking the dunes to get to the beaches to walking through the lush green wooded forest. Below are just a few of the many trails in our area. All ofRead More
Posted in Outdoor • Comments Off on Top 5 Hikes in the Grand Haven Area
Posted on July 14th, 2023 by Intern
Ride with MI Bike Tours, a new and exciting local business in Grand Haven, and enjoy a morning coffee or afternoon brew tour around downtown. Meet Alanna Kenny, the owner of MI Bike Tours and a Grand Haven-born resident. After pursuing a career in biochemistry, she shifted her path and combined her passion for bikeRead More
Tags: Downtown, Downtown Grand Haven, Grand Haven, Grand Haven Michigan, Small businesses
Posted in Activities, Grand Haven, Outdoor, Sightseeing • Comments Off on Ride Tour with MI Bike Tours