Summer is flying by, and with so many destinations and activities in West Michigan, it can be hard to pick and choose where and how you want to spend your precious free time! As someone spending their first summer in West Michigan myself, I asked the Hello West Michigan team to share their favorite way [...]
“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 toward Michigan, and the Midwest in general. The end of August is filled with many [...]
Originally from the East side of the state, Zach fell in love with the laid-back lifestyle of Grand Rapids after living downtown during a summer internship with Gordon Food Service (GFS). His summer spent on the West side and working at GFS exposed him to many new experiences and professional connections. Zach was first introduced [...]
Mason grew up in a small suburb of Chicago, but decided to venture to West Michigan to attend college at Grand Valley State University. After moving to Indianapolis post-graduation, Mason decided to settle down in Indiana. Little did he know, West Michigan would be calling him back to the region years later. After living [...]
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. The trees are too close together and branches are blocking the view of the Lake. [...]
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