#MiReason Blog
There are millions of reasons to love living in West Michigan. That’s why we want to share first-hand experiences of what it’s like to live, work, and play in West Michigan. Relocating or new in town? Discover why thousands of people have relocated to the region.
If you’re currently in West Michigan loving life and would like to write a guest blog post, contact Rachel Gray at grayr@hellowestmichigan.com.
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Gotta DASH!
I’ve lived in Grand Rapids for 3 years now and come downtown periodically, usually by car, and park near my destination. When I started interning with Hello West Michigan and coming downtown several times a week, I learned about the [...]
ArtPrize: A Closer Look
It’s that time of the year again. The streets of Grand Rapids are bustling with people from all over the world. Art adorns the city, adding pops of color everywhere. ArtPrize is in full swing, but for those who [...]
Traditions: Old and New
Got your Labor Day plans set? I do. I’ll be spending the holiday in exactly the same way I have spent it for the last three decades – at the homestead with my extended family in South Haven. Chilling at [...]
The Perfect Hammocking Spot
It’s a blue-sky day. The beach is calling your name and the only thing you want to do is sit in your hammock near Lake Michigan and read a book. The problem is, you can’t find the perfect spot. [...]
Muskegon to Milwaukee
Going home, is a 5-hour drive from Grand Rapids. It’s manageable, but not always the most convenient trip for a weekend visit or doctor’s appointment. Fortunately there are other ways to get home. Flying from the Ford Airport or taking [...]
Dinner and a Magic Show
You can’t talk about West Michigan without talking about the Lake. When I moved to Grand Rapids from the east side of the state for college, I was ecstatic to learn that I was only 20 minutes away from the [...]
Cook Arts Center
This past school year, I had the opportunity to volunteer at Cook Arts Center for one of my Spanish courses. Cook Arts Center is a program of Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities. I participated in their after-school program, helping with [...]
Discovering My New Neighborhood: Alger Heights
Attending college over 5 hours away from my home in Wisconsin, it was important for me to find a community I could thrive in and feel like my best self. After living on campus at Calvin for two years, I [...]
Three Tips to Help You Prepare for Electric Forest Festival
Art installations as far as the eye can see, eight days filled with music, and people who have traveled from all over the country. What do these have in common? You can find them at Electric Forest Festival. Thousands of [...]
Line Dancing
Last year on a lazy Friday night, I found myself tagging along with some friends to Holland to repair a dirt bike. Oh the adventures you find yourself in while in college. On our way, we drove past a giant [...]
