Newaygo County Exploring

29/08/2024

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26/08/2024

HAPPY NATIONAL DOG DAY!!

Founded in 2004 by Animal Welfare Advocate and Pet Lifestyle Expert,
Colleen Paige, National Dog Day celebrates all breeds, mixed and pure and serves to help galvanize the public to recognize the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year, either from public shelters, rescues and pure breed rescues.
National Dog Day honors family dogs and dogs that work selflessly to save lives, keep us safe and bring comfort. Dogs put their lives on the line every day - protecting our families and homes, for their law enforcement partner, for their blind companion, for the disabled, for our freedom and safety by detecting bombs and drugs and helping to locate and rescue victims of accidents and tragedy. 🐾

22/08/2024

Family Fun Idea #7
Nothing says summer fun like camping! There is still plenty of summer season left to
plan a camping excursion, with most campgrounds open through OCTOBER!.
Whether you have your own camper, prefer to stay in a cabin, or want to give tent
camping a try, our campgrounds can provide the perfect location for a quick overnight
trip or a more extended stay.

Plan your trip!
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20/08/2024

Family Fun Idea #6
Found in the southeastern corner of our county, the Ensley Township Nature Preserve
was designed with the kids in mind. The excitement begins right from the parking lot,
where your kids will be excited to climb to two-story lookout tower. From there, take your choice of looped trails & keep your your eyes peeled for wildlife, and bird and bat houses attached to the trees.

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19/08/2024

Discover The Dragon Trail! Newaygo County boasts a hidden gem along the majestic Muskegon River. Join us for an adventure and explore the wonders of Newaygo County!

The “Dragon Trail” is Michigan's Dragon at Hardy Dam. This trail is a 45-mile loop that winds along the banks of the Hardy Pond on the Muskegon River in Newaygo County. It’s perfect for hiking, biking, and even winter sports like snowshoeing and fat biking.

The trail features stunning views, multiple bridges, overlooks, and boardwalks, making it a fantastic spot for outdoor enthusiasts of all skill levels. Whether you’re looking for a challenging hike or a scenic bike ride, the Dragon Trail has something for everyone.

Have you explored any parts of the trail yet? If so, what was your favorite part?

17/08/2024

Family Fun Idea #5

Bring your bikes along and spend a day exploring the region on the Fremont Town &
Country Path. This paved 5.5 miles trail skirts Downtown Fremont and connects several
city parks. You’ll pass cornfields, traverse wooded areas, pass over bridges, and may
even see wildlife along the way.

Plan your trip!
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16/08/2024

The trail is already partially open for public use, but the full 45 miles—spanning between Mecosta and Newaygo counties—will be completed by Sept. 27.

16/08/2024

Family Fun Idea #3
Located at the center of Grant’s downtown district, Water Tower Park features one of
the last two historic wooden water towers left in the State of Michigan! At this
designated Michigan Registry of Historic Places, the kids will love the restored, original
Chessie System Caboose & so much more to explore!

Plan your trip!
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15/08/2024

Summer Family-Fun Idea #2
You won’t want to miss Newaygo’s Riverfront Park…. In addition
to having the typical amenities of a local park s this park has an out-and-back trail that follows along the bank of the mighty
Muskegon River. But the really unique feature is
still to come. Following this paved trail toward the large grain silos, you’ll come upon a delightful surprise!

Plan your trip!
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14/08/2024

Looking for some great FAMILY FUN ideas to wrap up Summer Break? Over the next few days, we'll share a few ideas you can squeeze in before fall!

You can't beat beach time!

Take advantage of the remaining sunny summer days with a visit to the beach at
Fremont Lake Park. This inland lake is the perfect spot for a swim, and features a boat
launch, volleyball courts, a playground, restrooms and picnic pavilion. What more could
you ask for? Well ….maybe an ice cream shop? They have that too! The kids will love
playing the day away at this popular local park.

Plan your trip!
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12/08/2024

Go ride the trails in Newaygo County ORV/ATV this weekend! Oh, and it's FREE!!

This will be the final Free ORV Weekend of the year.

12/08/2024

09/08/2024

The full Dragon will be done and open on September 27th. Book your stay now to be one of the first to ride or hike the full trail!

05/08/2024

Did you know that Newaygo County is host to 230 natural lakes?! By the way... 👇

The BEST Lake in Newaygo County is.......____________! GO!

03/08/2024

Going to be a beautiful day on the water and trails in Newaygo County! Pack plenty of water! Sandy Beach County Park

03/08/2024

Newaygo County Fair starts this weekend!

02/08/2024

Best PUBLIC place to pick blackberries 💜, in Newaygo County!? Go! 🌱

(Which are coming into season, quite nicely.)

27/07/2024

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Consumers Energy's Hardy Dam project in Big Prairie Township to begin construction in 2025.

26/07/2024

The Labor Day Weekend Logging Festival in Newaygo County sounds like a fantastic event to look forward to!

Here’s a quick overview of what you can expect:

Arts & Crafts Show
BBQ & Food Vendors
Log Carving
Mid-Michigan
Amateur Lumberjack/Jill Competition: Try your hand at lumberjack skills in a friendly competition.
Live Music
Kids’ Activities

Make sure to book your lodging early to secure a spot for this exciting weekend. Enjoy the Logging Festival! 🌲🎉

24/07/2024

Come down to Fremont and enjoy the Summer Concert Series in Veteran Memorial Park Thursdays at 7pm through August 2024🎵🌞

22/07/2024

What a weekend! How did you in Newaygo County? There is so much Summer left - plan your next visit today!
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18/07/2024

Come out and play some pinball for a good cause in Fremont. There are pinball tournaments, plinko, prizes, and raffels to raise money for the American Heart Association today, tomorrow, and Saturday. Check out Clubhouse Arcade of Facebook for more details!

17/07/2024

It’s that time of year. 🔎

How many pounds will you pick? And for what!?
🍷? 🥧?

13/07/2024

Play some pinball for a good cause this week in Fremont at Clubhouse Arcade!

Clubhouse Arcade’s annual tourney to honor Rich Tanis By Zoe Wilbur Just outside downtown Fremont lies Clubhouse Arcade, hosting over 100 pinball, arcade, and redemption machines. Every year, the...

09/07/2024

Nice catch 🎣 Callie!

Last week's "Fish of the Week" contest winner may have been a little shy, but Callie Hudson's 8.50 inch Perch that weighed .22lbs was the only entry and she is taking home a $15 Gift Certificate. Congratulations young lady great job and keep on fishing.

This week's "Fish of the Week" contest is going to be Pike. You have until Sunday at 5pm to bring one in and see if you can win.

Good Luck and Happy Fishing!!!

08/07/2024

06/07/2024

The White River comes alive at night 🔊! Frogs 🐸 and fireflies are out on this beautiful summer night!

04/07/2024

The sunset views over Fremont are amazing right now! We are waiting for the fireworks to start and enjoying this awesome view over the treeline.

03/07/2024

This building may look familiar to some, but do you know what’s inside…? ⚡️

For real though, what’s inside? 🤣
Let us know what you think… or know👇🏻?