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...

The Enchantment of a Lake Michigan Summer Summer on the shores of Lake Michigan is a season like no other, especially near the popular areas of New Buffalo and Union Pier in Southwest Michigan. As th...

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...

Enjoying summer at a vacation rental in Southwest Michigan has some perks many out-of-state visitors may not be aware of... not the least of which is the wide variety of amazing, award-winning wines b...

"If it could only be like this always - always summer ... the fruit always ripe..." - Evelyn Waugh -Summer is now officially here, so you and your family have some excellent options to choose from if...

"A normal lake is knowable. A Great Lake can hold all the mysteries of an ocean, and then some." - Dan Egan -Want to know one of the best-kept secrets in Southwest Michigan?Look no further! The plenti...

Looking ahead to the swiftly approaching days of summer-and what fun-filler times, planned adventures or simple R&R might be beckoning you—here are five excellent reasons to consider booking your summ...