Category Archives: West Michigan Outdoors

Clear Lake Home on 2 Acres = Year Round Lake Living

Clear Lake Home on 2 Acres = Year Round Lake Living This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on Clear Lake is waiting for its next owner.  You would have to be willing to sacrifice an ordinary view out of your windows for a lake view.   Oh, and the gentle lapping of water on the…

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M21 Bridge Project Update – March 2012

M21 Bridge Project Update March 2012 Although it looks as though nothing is being done on the new  M21 bridge right now, it is still going forward.  Warm temperatures could help the construction team to finish by Memorial Day weekend. If the weather is cold, concrete decking can’t be poured, so it could delay the…

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Foto Friday – Grand Haven Michigan Sunset

Foto Friday – Grand Haven Michigan Sunset   Painting the sky with a fiery brush, the sun sets over Lake Michigan at the Grand Haven pier.  On a beautiful summer evening last September, we watched the sun slowly disappear over the horizon.  One of nature’s most pleasing spectacles that we never tire of viewing. If…

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Tree Trimming as a Spectator Sport

Tree Trimming as a Spectator Sport The tree trimming we are talking about is major work.  We have lived in our home for 20 years, plus.  The trees have managed to envelope us in a leafy canopy in that period of time. Our cottonwood tree is huge and towers over the others in our neighborhood. …

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Foto Friday – Glen Lake Sunset

Foto Friday – Glen Lake Sunset Summer is a magical time in Michigan, especially evenings.  They are  long and the light will last until almost ten o’clock.  Which is great fun is you are a kid playing with your friends or an adult, enjoying the last hours of a wonderful day.    This photo was…

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GRAM on the Green Free Concerts 2011

GRAM on the Green Free Concerts 2011 Friday nights at the Grand Rapids Art Museum will be hopping this summer!  With live music, the arts, dance, and just plain people watching.  Come on over and join the fun! The third GRAM on the Green season will begin this week. Every Friday evening from July 8th…

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Ada Township MI Calling All Volunteers

Ada Township MI Calling All Volunteers Ada Parks & Recreation Department has volunteer opportunities to assist with grounds care, gardens, trails, habitat stewardship, clerical services and youth program. Contact the Park office at 616-676-0520 or email mfitzpatrick@adatownshipmi.com for and application, interview or schedule of events. Spring Volunteer Orientation & Luncheon Tuesday, April 12, 12:00 –…

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SugarBush Time at Blandford Nature Center

SugarBush Time at Blandford Nature Center March is sugarbush time in Michigan.  Blandford Nature Center  is located at:   1715 Hillburn Ave NW  Grand Rapids MI 49504 616-735-6240   Saturday Program: Sugarbush Tours March 5, 12, and 19, 12pm – 4pm, $3 Sugarbush programming all month long. Saturday tours from 12pm – 4pm. Come see the…

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Michigan #1 in Rails to Trails Mileage

Michigan #1 in Rails to Trails Mileage The state of Michigan leads the nation in transforming old train rail lines to walking and biking trails.  To date we have 2478 miles of trails, with another 394 miles in progress. This process started over 20 years ago, and many who use the trails today, have no…

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