#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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St. Patrick’s Day Activities 2025
St. Patrick’s Day Activities 2025 You are in luck if you are celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day in West Michigan! As March 17 approaches, there are plenty of things to do to celebrate—just remember to wear green! If you and your [...]
Alexander L
Grad School to Dancing Lessons: Alexander’s relocation from Georgia to West Michigan What began as an academic pursuit led to a thriving career and a new life in West Michigan for Alexander. After living in Georgia his entire life, Alexander [...]
Tatiana P.
Tatiana P. Sometimes, life’s unexpected turns lead us to places we never imagined. For Tatiana, her journey from Social Worker and Educator to becoming a Project Accountant has been a testament to embracing change and finding fulfillment in new experiences. [...]
Outdoor Winter Activities in West Michigan
Outdoor Winter Activities in West Michigan The calendar flipped to 2025, and at the same time, it feels like the weather flipped as well. Winter is full-blown here. The temperature has dropped, each morning you may need to scrape the [...]
Meet the Slopes
Rachel Gray, our Executive Director, loves to ski. Read part five of this skiing series below. If you’ve been following along with my winter series, you know this whole skiing thing has been a desire of mine for a while. [...]
Discover Michigan Ski Month
Rachel Gray, our Executive Director, loves to ski. Read part four of this skiing series below. If you’ve been following along on my mission to become a downhill skier, you’ll know I took this selfie with shorts on. I’ve been [...]
Cultivating Ski Buddies
Rachel Gray, our Executive Director, loves to ski. Read part three of this skiing series below. In our Rapid Roots community onboarding program, I teach a session on how to find friends as an adult. One of the tenets of [...]
Heather S.
Michigan has a special place in Heather’s heart. It’s where she spent her college years, has family, and—of course—has beautiful Lake Michigan. After living in several places across the globe, Heather—a self-proclaimed “lifelong learner and connector”—recently boomeranged back to West [...]
Shopping in West Michigan: Holiday Markets and More
Shopping in West Michigan: Holiday Markets and More The holiday season is upon us. No matter what you’re celebrating this season, you most likely will need to buy a gift or two! I enjoy getting the perfect gift for loved [...]
The Perfect Fall Day
Fall is here. As I add an extra layer of clothing to my outfit, walk to a local coffee shop for a pumpkin spice latte, and spend a portion of my weekend watching football with friends, I am reminded of [...]
Nature Awaits: Backpacking the Beautiful Manistee River Trail
Nature Awaits: Backpacking the Beautiful Manistee River Trail Who else loves to get outdoors and to explore? If you’re like me, you also like to be outdoors and to explore. In Michigan, we get to experience all four seasons, meaning [...]
Summer to Fall: A Reflection of Change of Seasons in West Michigan
As yellow school buses line the roads, and the green leaves slowly lose their vibrance, now is the time to reflect on the months of summer and prepare for this new season. As I walk to work, I can feel [...]
