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Friday, April 25, 2008

A Camping We Will Go...

Camping Season is quickly approaching and I for one cannot wait! I just thought that I would share some quick resources for those who want to start planning their camping vacation.

Most campgrounds open Memorial Day Weekend. But you may want to call ahead to find the exact dates. Whether you love "roughing it" in a tent or like the homey feel of an RV, West Michigan has campgrounds to fit everyone's needs.

A couple campgrounds in West Michigan:For a list of all of the state campgrounds and national forests, visit Michigan's Department of Natural Resources Campground Page Here. They have a map for every county in Michigan showing where the parks are. A great resource!

Hey, have fun while camping this summer. It is going to be a beautiful summer and I don't think there is a better way to spend time with family and friends than around a campfire, playing games and barbecuing. Can't wait!
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Tuesday, April 22, 2008

West Michigan Goes Green!

In Celebration of Earth Day, I am going to blog about how West Michigan is going green!


Grand Rapids Art Museum - Located in Downtown Grand Rapids, the new Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) is internationally known for its design and LEED status (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). Also, now through June 1, 2008, visit the GRAM exhibition Art & The Environment: Design Solutions, which showcases the green design features of the museum. Be sure to check out the WARHOL Exhibition as well. Rapid Exposure: Warhol in Series will be on exhibition through June 15. The exhibition showcases over 100 Warhol paintings and print portfolios. I went through the exhibition a week ago - it was excellent! Very neat to see up close some of his popular works such as the sixteen panel Jackies and Campbell's Soup II.


Binder Park Zoo - Located in Battle Creek this is a great hands on zoo for the whole family to enjoy! Binder Park Zoo Opens today through – Oct 12. Discover spectacular views of wild animals from elevated boardwalks. Get nose-to-nose with one of the largest giraffe herds in the country as you explore Wild Africa and hand-feed a giraffe. It’s an African adventure not to be missed! New for this season experience the “Year of the Snow Leopard!” Witness these majestic cats in their newly designed and expanded exhibit. On April 22, Binder Park Zoo will kick off its 2008 season with a weeklong celebration and festivities dedicated to planet earth. The event will coincide with the National Earth Day on April 22. Highlights will include guest speakers and valuable earth-friendly tips to use to “Go Green” in your everyday lives. Come, be a part of this celebration and learn how you can help save planet earth!
Hayes State Park - Earth Day Celebration! Click on the link for more information on this event taking place on May 3, 2008 at Hayes State Park.
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Wine Country







We love West Michigan Wine! With now more than 50 wineries statewide, Michigan is really making itself a name among wine enthusiasts. It is hard to pinpoint what wineries are our favorites - because each one has its own unique personality! Here are a few I recommend to visit:

Fenn Valley Vineyards: located in Fennville, MI. This winery has a suberb winemaker and a friendly tasting room staff. Take a cellar tour at this vineyard and you are sure to learn alot as well as taste many wines! The vineyard puts on many fun events during the year - my girlfriends and I have made it a point each year to attend the Girls Afternoon Out which includes wine tasting & pairing as well as learning a new skill & recipe to try in the kitchen! Another event they host is the Summer Evening Cookout. This fun event has live music, grilled food, and wine of course!

Warner Vineyards: located in Paw Paw, MI. Try the Cabernet Franc paired with a grilled steak - fabulous! Also, fun in the summer is their Sangria and in the winter try the Holiberry as a mulled wine - both of these are great to serve in the company of friends! When you visit Warner make a short walk over to St. Julian!




Old Mission Peninsula Wineries: located in Traverse City, MI. Ok so Joe & I have a special fondness for the Old Mission Peninsula Wineries because in the fall this is where Joe proposed to me! He actually proposed to me by the Old Mission Point Lighthouse but we had stopped at a few wineries (which I thought was the point of the trip...) on our way up the Peninsula...I had no clue that he was about to propose!
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West Michigan's Weekly Blog!!


First Blog Ever! We at West Michigan Tourist Association thought it would be a good idea to start a blog. This way we can show current up to date highlights of what is going on in West Michigan. Plus, this way you can comment and share your experiences of what you have done while visiting the Western Half of the state.



Coming up this summer- West Michigan has tons upon tons of festivals, events, concerts, etc. to make plans to attend! West Michigan locals and visitors alike look foward to attending Tulip Time in Holland is celebrating their 79th year of good ol' Dutch Heritage. Taking place May 3-10, 2008 this festival is always a terrific time for all with food, music fireworks, klompen dancers and street scrubbers. New this year is Tulipalooza held May 6-9. Tulipalooza will be held at the Sixth Street Stage concert area and feature FREE concerts! Artists include Pop Evil, Headed for Zen, Bronk Bros. & Headin South. Saturday, May 10, mark your calendars for the Bier & Muziek Fest that will feature "That 80's Band", Jimmy Staggard & LaSondra Leffler.


A new festival this year is the Rothbury Festival taking place on the Double JJ Ranch and Resort in Rothbury. This is a new idea featuring a number of excellent choices for bands--Dave Matthews Band, Phil Lesh and Friends, John Mayer, Snoop Dogg, Modest Mouse, and the list goes on and on and on. It will be great fun!



Tell us about the events you are looking foward to this summer in West Michigan!
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