Celebrate the warmth of the season in Southwest Michigan, where lakeside charm meets festive holiday traditions. Enjoy a stress-free Thanksgiving with local catering options, then dive into the magic...

Autumn in Southwest Michigan blends harvest charm with lakeside beauty. Celebrate at family-friendly festivals like St. Joseph Fall Fest, Four Flags Apple Festival, and South Haven Oktoberfest. Pick a...

Celebrate the end of summer in Southwest Michigan and nearby Indiana with beach days, vineyard parties, local festivals, and lakeside adventures through Labor Day and beyond.

Celebrate the Fourth of July in Southwest Michigan with fireworks, parades, and community events from St. Joseph to Saugatuck. Enjoy live music on the beach, patriotic parades, quirky festivals like t...

The Southwest Michigan region is packed with well-maintained trails that welcome beginners, seasoned mountain bikers, and families alike. Add in lake breezes, forest shade, and quiet stretches of coun...

Mallorie Hook's journey of resilience and selflessness is inspiring. Born with acute myeloid leukemia, she never let her diagnosis define her. Mallorie excelled in sports and cosmetology, volunteering...

The picturesque shores along Lake Michigan—particularly in Southwest Michigan—offer a serene escape for both vacationers and their furry companions. But it's not just beautiful and fun here, Southwest...

There's nothing quite like spring: flowers beginning to peek their heads out from the thawed ground, ice melting away to bring the lakes and rivers back to life, and trees are readying to blossom with...

The New Year is upon us, and for many people, that means extended holiday vacations, family visits or traveling around to try something new.Fortunately, Southwest Michigan is teeming with top-quality...