#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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ReThinking West Michigan
If you are pondering whether you should move back to West Michigan, know that there are great benefits to living in this region. We are here to tell you why you should make the move. West Michigan has the perfect [...]
Silver Lake Sand Dunes
One of my favorite ways to spend a summer day in West Michigan is at Silver Lake State Park. There are plenty of things to do there with friends and family like dune rides, exploring lighthouses, and visiting farm markets. [...]
Blueberry Picking in West Michigan
Did you know that West Michigan is the second most agriculturally diverse state in the nation behind California? In fact, Michigan is one of the top-producing states in growing blueberries. More than 50% of all Michigan blueberries are shipped at [...]
Volunteer in West Michigan
Get active with your community in West Michigan! Plenty of volunteer options exist for you and your friends and family to participate in. Learn about more volunteer opportunities you can be a part of in West Michigan. One volunteer event [...]
Sip, Savor, Repeat in West Michigan
West Michigan has a thriving coffee culture with a wide variety of local roasters and coffee shops! Whether you are looking to have a relaxing experience, or just need a quick pick me up there’s no shortage of options here! [...]
Grand Rapids Walking Tour
As a student who is studying at Grand Valley State University and is from the East side of the state, I am not familiar with the Grand Rapids area. Thanks to our Executive Director Rachel Gray who took me along [...]
Mother’s Day in West Michigan
Spend your Mother’s Day in West Michigan! With the holiday approaching, it’s time to start thinking about how we can show appreciation to the amazing moms, or motherly figures, in our lives. In West Michigan there is something for every [...]
Earth Day in West Michigan
In honor of Earth Day, let’s take a moment and appreciate West Michigan’s natural beauty because it surrounds us daily. Whether we choose to enjoy the landscapes, the beaches, or the wildlife of West Michigan we are grateful to have [...]
Lighthouses in West Michigan
Did you know Michigan has more lighthouses than any other state? Why do we need so many? Because we have more freshwater coastline than any other state. There are over 100 lighthouses in Michigan. Walk the pier with friends, watch [...]
Spring has Sprung!
It’s that time of the year again…The sun is coming out and the temperature is rising as we welcome the spring season! As we are blooming into the season, we created a list of outdoor activities for you so that [...]
St. Patrick’s Day in West Michigan
You are in luck if you are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in West Michigan! As St. Patrick’s Day approaches there are plenty of things to do to celebrate! For me St. Patrick’s Day is usually spent wearing my favorite green [...]
