#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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My first taste of cider and donuts.
There are so many things to love about West Michigan, from its beautiful landscapes to its beautiful beaches, there is something for everyone. My favorite thing since moving to Grand Rapids has to be the fall season, it’s amazing to [...]
Fallin’ For West Michigan
As remarkable as West Michigan summer is, fall has just as much to love! We feel like summertime can sometimes overshadow the other season, so this fall, we decided to theme-ify our October--welcome to “Fallin’ for West Michigan!” This October, [...]
ArtPrize 2021
The end of September can often be associated with one thing for the city of Grand Rapids—ArtPrize! If you haven’t heard of it yet, let me give you the inside scoop. ArtPrize is the biggest art competition in the nation! [...]
Beach Day in West Michigan, Anyone?
“Michigan is only a good place to live in the summer. After summertime, it gets cold and there’s nothing to do.” How many times have you heard something along these lines? Speaking for myself, I’ve heard many people speak down [...]
Giving Back to West Michigan
If you’re from West Michigan, you know the benefits of living in the area. West Michigan provides hundreds of freshwater lakes, parks with trails, beautiful sunsets, and so much more. With all that West Michigan provides, it’s only right we give back. Here are some ways [...]
Higher Education Institutes in West Michigan
Whether you’re nearing high school graduation or trying to return to school after years in the workforce, choosing a college or university can be a challenging decision. In West Michigan, there are several options for anyone seeking higher education. Here are some of the notable colleges and universities in [...]
Screaming for Ice Cream in West Michigan
What do you think of when you think of summer? Camping trips? Beach days? How about ice cream? Whether you prefer a double superman (a Michigan thing) or a traditional vanilla cone (my personal favorite), I think we all can [...]
A Weekend Getaway in Michigan
I may be biased, but Michigan is one of the most beautiful states in the country. We all know about the Great Lakes, but there are also countless vacation spots right here in our state. Sure, the Caribbean is nice, but it’s also quite [...]
Michigan Wine Month
It’s officially Michigan Wine Month. Each year, Michiganders celebrate the numerous wineries around the state. Michigan is known as a grape-growing state. There are more than 13,000 vineyard acres in Michigan, and most of them contain juice-making grapes, such as Niagara and Concord. In fact, [...]
One Intern to Another
At the start of my junior year in October, I was frantically seeking out internship opportunities in the field of public relations, advertising, and marketing. Was I stressed? Absolutely. Not only is an internship required for my major, but I knew if I wanted to find [...]
