Muskegon to Newaygo Region of Michigan
Enjoy Summertime in Muskegon and Newaygo Area
Michigan Life's Region 8 Muskegon and Newaygo Area including Lake County, Mason County, Mecosta County, Muskegon County, Newaygo County, Oceana County and Osceola County Michigan.
Region 8 Muskegon and Newaygo Area
Breathtaking, stunning and magnificent are just a few words to describe the beautiful nature that surrounds Region 8 Muskegon and Newaygo Area. Muskegon offers miles of scenic recreational trails, 26 miles of sugar sand beaches along the shores of Lake Michigan. Newaygo is in the heart of West Michigan and is home to 234 lakes, 356 miles of rivers and streams and over 100,000 acres of national forest. This impressive region is one not to miss.
What to See and Do in Muskegon to Newaygo
Just south of Ludington is a magical world of seventy foot sand dunes and evergreen forests. Here, burrowed amidst the Silver Lake State Park sand dunes, stands the spectacular Little Sable Point Lighthouse. |
Open Seasonally Just down the shore from Big Sable stands the Ludington North Breakwater Light, another charge of SPLKA’s and a partner with the City of Ludington. This 1924 light is also open for tours and tower climbs and boasts a vibrant green light from its tower. |
Buttersville Park Beach is a dog-friendly beach south of Ludington and a little less crowded than the beaches closer to downtown. Follow the scenic drive to the Buttersville Peninsula to this quiet escape off the beaten path. |
Unruly Brewing Company is about community. It's about being creative, and living life in high contrast with a punk-like attitude. It's getting up in the morning and giving yourself a big high-five in the mirror. |
Saturday, June 29, & Sunday, June 30, 2024 The Lakeshore Art Festival is a Muskegon tradition with a unique blend of arts, crafts, music, food and fun along the scenic shoreline. The Lakeshore Art Festival features hundreds of artists and crafters, a Children’s Lane, street performers and a food area including an Artisan Food Market and festival food favorites. |
Join Rainbow Ranch on a horseback ride through the beautiful countryside of western Michigan. |
The Muskegon Museum of Art, founded on a tradition of aesthetic excellence, is committed to fostering the life-long study and appreciation of the visual arts by strengthening, preserving, and exhibiting its collections; offering a wide range of traditional and contemporary exhibitions; stimulating learning and creativity through diverse public a |
Open Seasonally Nestled among jack pines, just a quick two mile walk along a breathtaking trail, stands Big Sable’s noble black and white tower. At over one hundred feet tall, this historic beacon is a huge attraction for its owner, Ludington State Park. |
Lewis Farm Market is a 700 acre farm in New Era, Michigan. Family owned and operated, with home grown produce, fruit orchards, market with gifts and goodies, and a bakery. Enjoy lots of activities for family fun from May through October each year … and a petting farm with a wide variety of animals and birds! |
The Fox Barn Market & Winery is just 1.5 miles south of the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. Come taste our wines while lingering around the barn filled with specialty foods, gifts and farm memorabilia. |
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WaterDog Outfitters is your one stop shop for all things fun in the White Lake area. No need to leave the beautiful lakeshore community, contending with elbow to elbow shoppers at the big box store. |
Located in Muskegon, the park is situated on 3 miles of stunning Lake Michigan shoreline and features a modern campground, towering dunes, 10 miles of scenic trails and the Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Cente |
Double JJ Resort is Michigan's favorite Four Season Destination Resort. Whether you're visiting to explore the woods on horseback, splash in the waterpark, play a round of golf, or just escape from the world for a while, we are eager to meet & exceed all of your expectations. |