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Welcome to

West Michigan

From Grand Rapids and Mount Pleasant to Traverse City, there is a lot to see, experience and enjoy. We have small towns to explore and big city attractions sure to keep you busy. Whatever your tastes or preferences are, you will find something waiting for you here in that perfect vacation spot.

Inside this Issue

Pure Michigan? West Michigan is pure enjoyment that’s only a few hours away by car, if that.

Trail Map.................................. 7

Casinos. Shopping. Amazing eateries. Minor league sports.

Lake Michigan. Golfing. Camping. Canoeing. Hiking.

Wexford................................... 8

The biggest choice you’ll face is: What to do first?

The advertisers featured in this guide will help you navigate your way through all the available options this summer.

We hope you take the time to explore some of the places off the beaten path. We ask you to discover some of the best-kept secrets in Michigan, such as Big Rapids, Greenville and Baldwin. We encourage you to take advantage of the bountiful natural gifts west-central Michigan has to offer.

It’s going to be a great summer. We can’t wait to see you.

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Lake....................................... 11 Church Directory.................... 14 Mecosta.................................. 16 Newaygo................................ 27 Golf........................................ 31 Real Estate.............................. 32 Montcalm............................... 34 Camping................................. 42 Kent........................................ 44 Benzie.................................... 48 Manistee................................. 50 Midland.................................. 53 Service Directory.................... 54

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Osceola County Spring Activities Parks

• Crittenden Park, 3641 S. 50th Ave., Sears, next to Big Lake near the Pere Marquette State Trail (231) 734-2588.

• Depot-Crossroads Park, Reed City, intersected by the regional White Pine Trail State Park heading north and south and the Pere Marquette State Trail heading east and west.

• Rose Lake Park, 17726 Youth Dr., LeRoy, next to Rose Lake near the White Pine Trail (231) 768-4923.

• Rambadt Park 700 N Park St, Reed City, along the Hersey River near the White Pine Trail (231) 832-2884 • Westerburg Park, South Roth Street, Reed City, along the Hersey River near the intersection of White Pine and Pere Marquette trails. (231) 832-2245 • Riverside Park East-West, 6152 6 Mile Road, Evart. Two downtown parks located one on each side of the Muskegon River near the Pere Marquette Trail

Trails

• Evart Motorcycle Trail, 11792 7 Mile Rd, Evart, northwest of downtown Evart • Evart Walking trail, 412 W. 10th St., in

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downtown Evart • Pere Marquette State Trail, runs along U.S. 10 through Reed City and Evart • Reed City Purple Heart Trail: Runs along the Hersey River and links Rambadt Park to Westerburg Park; intersected by the White Pine Trail • White Pine Trail State Park, runs along U.S. 131 through Hersey, Reed City, Leroy and Tustin

Farmers Markets • Evart Farmers Market (9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, June 12-Oct. 9) • Reed City Farmers Market • Hersey Farmers Market?

Bars & Grills • Travelers Bar and Grill (LeRoy) • Sunny’s Sports Bar and Grill (Reed City) • Sixth and Main Bar and Grill (Evart) • Buckboard Bar and Grill (Reed City) • Horseshoe Bar (Marion) • River Junction (Hersey)

Family Restaurants/Diners • H and D Chuckwagon (Reed City) • Seven Slot Grills (Reed City) • Mr. Pibs Restaurant (LeRoy) • The Village Grille (Tustin)

Ala Cart

• Mishler’s Drive In (Evart)?

• Dairy Depot (Reed City) • Pere Marquette Bistro and Catering (Reed City) • Magnolia Coffee (Reed City)

Pizza

• RanDees Tavern (Tustin) • Mike’s Pizza (Hersey) • Mineral Springs Pizza Pub and Grill (Tustin)

Brewery

• Reed City Brewery (Reed City) • Cadillac Winery (LeRoy)

Golf Courses

• Birch Valley Golf Course (Sears) • Spring Valley Golf Course (Hersey) • Tustin Trails Golf Course (Tustin) • Intimidator Golf Course (Reed City)

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Looking for something Fun & Different Visit Osceola!

The Osceola County Parks Commission cordially invites you

Local Pharmacy Delivery & Drive-Thru Pharmacy Available!

Shingles & Flu Vaccines Available (in Season)

To our pleasant little center of the state!

Spend a day, spend a week, or spend the summer.

Thank you for choosing us as best park!

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Park Season Opens May 7, Through September 25, 2021

ROSE LAKE PARK

17726 Youth Dr, LeRoy, MI 49655 Phone: 231-768-4923

CRITTENDEN PARK

3641 S. 50th Ave., Sears, MI 49679 Phone: 231-734-2588 Osceola County has two separate and unique parks in their county parks systems that are abundant with lakes and forests and offer limitless opportunities for the sportsman and the recreational enthusiast.

We are making strides at becoming the best park system we can be. We offer clean, well maintained facilities and grounds; friendly, helpful staff; great swimming and fishing and an exciting variety of other recreational activities that vary from park to park.

The Osceola County Parks are not supported by a yearly tax appropriation, but must rely instead on camping and vehicle permits that you, the park user, pay to enter and enjoy our parks.

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301 W. Upton Ave., Reed City • 231.832.6130 • Fax: 231.832.6130 (Call First) Email: oscparks@live.com • www.osceola-county.org Like us on Facebook!

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Enjoying the Trail?

These businesses are a hop, skip and a jump to a hot meal, cool drink or a unique find!

Mr. Pibs Restaurant 3780 Mackinaw Trail, Le Roy, MI (231) 768-5288

Ashton General Store 10989 210th Ave, Reed City, MI (231) 832-3310 Paris Archery 21820 Northland Dr., Paris, MI (231) 796-2794

• Dairy Bear ~ 433 Ensley ~ (231) 937-5685

Superior Transmissions 12345 Northland Dr. Cedar Springs, Mi 49319 (616) 696-5457

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Wexford County Places to golf:

• Antioch Hills Golf Course, located at 5441 W. M-115 in Mesick • Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf Resort, located at 1 Caderfae Lane in Cadillac • Emerald Vale, located at 6867 E. 16 Road in Manton • Lakewood on the Green, located at 128 Lakewood Drive in Cadillac • Missaukee Golf Club, located at 5300 S. Morey Road in Lake City

Places to eat:

• After 26 Depot Café, located at 127 W. Cass St. in Cadillac • Blue Heron Café & Bakery, located at 304 N. Mitchell St. in Cadillac • Chandlers Café, located at 1950 S. Grandview Hwy in Harrietta • Dockside Inn, located at 2404 Sunnyside Drive in Cadillac • Duane’s Family Restaurant, located at 456 E. Prosper Road in Falmouth

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• Roaring 20s Saloon Bar & Grille, located at 210 S. Mitchell St. in Cadillac

Places to camp:

• Birchwood Resort & Campground, located at 6545 E. M-115 in Cadillac • Cadillac Woods Campground, located at 23163 M-115 in Tustin • Chippewa Landing, located at 10420 Chippewa Landing Trail in Manton • Kestelwoods Campground, Store & Restaurant, located at 10860 W. 48 ½ Road in Wellston • Manton Trails RV Park & Campground, located at 9909 North 39 Road in Manton • Pine River Paddlesport Center, located at 9590 S. M-37 in Wellston

Places to shop:

• Blossom Boutique, located at 117 N. Mitchell St. in Cadillac • Boon Country Store, located at 562 S. Haskins Road in Boon

• Horizon Books, located at 115 S. Mitchell St. in Cadillac • Kestelwoods Campground, Store & Restaurants, located at 10860 48 ½ Road in Wellston • Serendipity, located at 101 S. Mitchell St. in Cadillac • The Book Nook, located at 120 E. Pine St. in Cadillac • The Sweet Shop, located at 111 S. Mitchell St. in Cadillac • The Trend Designers, located at 108 E. Harris St. in Cadillac

Best parks/beaches:

• Cadillac City Park, located at 190 W. Cass St. in Cadillac • Cadillac Sound Garden, located on Chestnut Street in Cadillac • Chris Blackburn Skate Park in Cadillac • Clam River Greenway Trailhead, located at 330 Chestnut St. in Cadillac • Keith McKellop Walkway in Cadillac • Rotary Centennial Boardwalk in Cadillac

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Lake County

Spring on the Road: Roughly mid-April through end of May With hundreds of miles of trails and rivers and acres of public forest, Lake County is a destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The season begins with the 49th annual “Blessings of the Bikes” from May 13-16 in Baldwin. The four-day event cumulates with the blessing ceremony at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 16 at Baldwin Municipal Airport on M-37. For

more information, visit https://lakecountymichigan.com/blessing-of-the-bikes/ or @ Blessing of the Bikes Baldwin Michigan on Facebook.

For those wanting to off-road, the Blessing of the ORVs will be held at noon Sunday, May 30, at Skinner Park in Iron, ahead of Michigan’s Free ORV weekend June 12-13. According to the Mich-

Lake County Events

• Blessing of the Bikes: 1:15 p.m. Sunday, May 16, at Baldwin Municipal Airport, M-37.

• Blessing of the ORVs: Noon on Sunday, May 30, at Skinner Park in Iron.

Points-of-Interest

• Marquette Trails Golf Club (Baldwin) • Wolf Lake Ranch (Baldwin) • Baldwin Canoe Rental (Baldwin) • Shrine of the Pines (Baldwin) Reopens May 15 • Jones Homemade Ice Cream (Baldwin)

ORV/Michigan Cross Country Cycle Trails • Little Manistee Trail • Tin Cup Spring • Lincoln Hills Trail

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igan Department of National Resources 231.4 miles of state forest roads are open to ORVs. To find out where to ride, visit the Lake County Trails at https://lakecotrails.com/ and https://www. michigan.gov/dnr/.

For more information about Lake County, visit https://lakecountymichigan.com/.

• Little “O” Trail • Big “O” Trail

Non-Motorized Trails

• North County Trail (A multistate trail that cuts through the Manistee National Forest in western Lake County) • Pere Marquette State Trail (A multicounty trail that runs along U.S. 10 between Baldwin and Clare) • Sheep Ranch Pathway (Runs along the Baldwin River and goes through Leverentz Lake State Forest Campground) • Pine Forest Pathway (Begins and ends within Bray Creek State Forest Campground and runs along the Baldwin River) • Pine Valley Pathway (About 15 miles northeast of Baldwin) • Silver Creek Pathway (Runs along the Pine River between the Silver Creek and Lincoln Bridge campgrounds)

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Church Directory

Immanuel Lutheran Church

726 Fuller Avenue • Big Rapids • www.immanuelbr.com 231.796.8273

Sunday Online Service at 9am • OutdOOr Service at 10am

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PINE GROVE

Community Church | A Christian Reformed Ministry Worship Sundays 10 am • Boys & Girls Club Wed. 6:30 Youth Programs - Call Church

231-937-5250

On M-82, 5 miles west of • Howard City Visit our website at • pinegrovechurch.net

Deerfield Bible Church

759 150th Avenue • Morley

Pastor Frank Taylor

231-580-9649

Sunday School • 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service • 10:30 a.m.

Evening Service • 6:00 p.m.

Wed. Prayer Meeting • 6:30 p.m.

To know Christ and to make Christ known.

408 W. Bellevue St. | Big Rapids | MI | 49307 Phone: 231.796.6684 | Fax: 231.796.1186

South Ensley United Methodist Church

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www.ensleyumc.org Rev. Darryl Miller • Office: 616-636-5659 Sunday Worship 11 am • Sunday School 9:45 am

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Chapel of the Lakes Lutheran Church 9407 90th Avenue, Mecosta, Michigan 49332 231-972-7891 • www.chapelofthelakesmecosta.com • www.cllcmsweb@gmail.com

Worship Weekends

Sunday: 11:00 a.m. in car and in Church Bible Study Available year round

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Mecosta County Late Night Drinks

• Sawmill Saloon, Big Rapids • The Rooster Saloon, Chippewa Lake • The Buff Bar and Grill, Stanwood • Murphy’s Bar, Barryton • Gypsy Nickel Lounge

Bar and Grill

• Antler’s Fireside Grill, Stanwood/ Canadian Lakes • Schuberg’s Bar and Grill • Remus Tavern • Szots Bar and Grill • Paz Pub and Grill • Pappy’s Bar and Grill, Rodney • Star Shooter’s Bar and Restaurant

Best Brewery/Winery

• Winery at Youngs Farm • Cranker’s Restaurant and Brewery • Raven Brewing and BBQ • Gwin Girls Winery and Tasting Room • Heavenly Vineyards

Upscale Eateries • Two Hats Ranch • Blue Cow, Big Rapids

Coffee and Donuts

• Conley’s Bakery, Mecosta • Vanbrocklin’s Bakery, Big Rapids • The Pie Hole, Big Rapids • Three Girls Bakery, Big Rapids • Bernie’s Place, Big Rapids • The Corner Cup Coffeehouse • The Backroom Coffee, Big Rapids

Pizza Joints

• Pizza in Paris, Paris • CL Pizza Co., Canadian Lakes • The Gate Bowling Center and Pizza Pub • Mancino’s Pizza and Grinders, Big

Rapids • Lakeside Pizza and Grinders in Stanwood

Classic Cafés

• Corner Café, Stanwood • KJ’s Family Restaurant, Mecosta • Moe-Z-Inn • Sugar Creek Restaurant, Big Rapids • Williams Café, Barryton • Wild Rose Café, Big Rapids • Ala Mode, Big Rapids

Offbeat Eats

• Fatbelly Deli and Creamery • Yellow Window and Little Brown Sack Deli, Big Rapids • Nawal’s Mediterranean Grille, Big Rapids • BR Lunch Box, Big Rapids

Ice Cream

• Fatbelly Deli and Creamery • Williams Café/Dairy Delight, Barryton • Scoops • Toppings Frozen Yogurt, Big Rapids

Parks and Rec

• Hemlock Park • Brutus Dog Park • Pocket Park • School Section Lake Veteran’s Park • Pierce Park, Canadian Lakes • Brower Park • High Banks • Mitchell Creek Park • River Street Park • Holland Park • Swede Hill Park

Trails

• Fred Meijer White Pine Trail • Dragon Trail • Big Rapids Riverwalk (various

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parks) • Hungerford Recreation Area • White Pine Valley Recreation Area • Clay Cliffs Nature Park • Michigan Artwalk • Pine Grove Trail

Campgrounds

• School Section Lake Veteran’s Park • Brower Park • Cran-Hill Ranch • Youngs Lake Campground • Paris Park • Bluegill Lake Family Camping Resort • Fort Faith Baptist Bible Camp • Haymarsh State Game Area Campground • Mecosta Pines Campground • Merril-Gorrel Campground • River Ridge RV Resort • Sarns Resorts • Tubbs Lake Campground

Only in Mecosta County • Paris Fish Hatchery • Artworks • The Old Pioneer Emporium/Kilwins • Red Fox Market

Museums/Indoor Activities

• Artworks • Barryton Area Historical Museum • Mecosta County Historical Museum • The Gate Bowling Center • Remus Bowling Center

Outdoor Activities

• Disc Golf (Cran-Hill Ranch, Mecosta, Northend, School Section Lake, The Basch) • Quilt Trail Tour

• Float the Muskegon River/Paris Park Tubing • Paris Fish Hatchery • Hemlock Park Playscape • Healey’s Outback Ranch and Guesthouse • Charles E. Fairman Community Pool • School Section • The Basch

Hitting the LInks

• Clear Lake Golf • Tullymore Golf Resort • Katke Golf Course • The Royal Golf Course, Canadian Lakes • Falcon Head Golf Club • St. Ives Golf Club and Resort

Mecosta County Spring Events (May, early June)

• Veterans Car and Craft Show (10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 29 at Mitchel Creek Park) • Barryton Lilac Festival: June 4-6, in downtown Barryton

Farmers Markets

• Downtown Big Rapids: May 7-Oct. 29 • Village of Barryton • Farmer’s Market & Yard Sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 27, June 17, July 1, Aug 12, Sept. 2, Sept 23, at Stone Hatchery Park, 21331 Northland Drive, Paris • Grant’s Family Farm: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sundays, at 10636 14 Mile Road, Rodney • Hearty Harvest: 5356 9 Mile Road, Remus • Purple Pepper: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. every day at 18700 20th Ave., Barryton

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We offer 684 beautiful campsites in west central Michigan We are committed to providing quality recreational experiences for our county residents and visiting guests!

Hiking, Biking, Camping, Fishing, Swimming, Boating, Special Events and more!

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Cabin rentals available

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Brower Park

CURRENT DRAGON TRAILHEAD

School Section Lake Veterans Park

Merrill-Gorrel Park

Paris Park

Haymarsh & Tubbs Lake State Game Areas

Davis Bridge Park

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Remus

Remus: A small town with a whole lot to do Farmers market, fishing and more awaits visitors

By Taylor Fussman tfussman@pioneergroup.com

REMUS — With family-owned restaurants, opportunities for outdoor recreation, a weekend farmers market and more, Remus offers a little bit of everything to guests and residents of the small town.

Dee Powell, president of the Remus Area Downtown Development Authority said this west Michigan community is one people will not want to miss.

“I think the small town feel in Remus is something you can’t get anywhere else,” Powell said.

She said her favorite part of living in Remus is the appreciation residents and visitors have for the town and the way everyone offers each other a helping hand.

“We support our town in ways our businesses and homeowners appreciate,” Powell said. “We have a lot of small businesses that are born and bred in Remus that have been here a long time.”

Powell said in addition to people supporting the local economy by visiting area businesses rather than only going to big chains, she said residents are always willing to help out their friends and neighbors,

be it lending a hand with community events, helping when someone is sick or just being there in a time of need.

Mural Artist: Lesley Kimbell

When people are not supporting locally-owned businesses or being a good neighbor, Powell said individuals can take part in some of the many different recreation opportunities Remus offers such as hunting and fishing at nearby lakes and rivers.

“We have a lot of outdoor activities here,” she said.

Powell said people can also enjoy fresh produce, plants and more from area farmers and vendors such as at Remus Farm and Garden, Hearty Harvest, Howard Strawberry Farm and more.

Overall, Powell said she enjoys being part of such a welcoming and friendly community, so much so that she moved back to Remus after leaving for a few years.

“My favorite part of living here I would say is the genuine appreciation of everyone that lives in this town. We all support each other and give back,” she said. “I love how much this town loves and

appreciates itself.”

• 22 miles to Mt. Pleasant Central Michigan University, Soaring Eagle Casino and Waterpark • 22 miles to Big Rapids - Ferris State University • 75 miles to Gerald R. Ford International Airport- Grand Rapids, MI • 89 miles to Capital Regional Airport - Lansing, Michigan • 101 miles to Traverse City, MI • 172 miles to Comerica Park, Ford Field and Little Caesar’s Arena Active traffic - Michigan DOT traffic count 2018 for Remus, four corners: 6,986 traveling to/from M20 East, 4,742 traveling to/from M20 West, 3411 traveling to/ from North M66 and 3,945 traveling to/from South M66. M-20 and M-66 intersection

County: Mecosta County School District: Chippewa Hills WiFi: CasAir, Charter, Frontier Water System: Private Wells Septic System: Wheatland Township Heat & Electric: Consumers Trash Disposal: Granger, Central Sanitation and others Local Employers: Bandit Industries - 350 employees Hi Lean Pork - 50 employees Leprino Foods - 150 employees Unified Brands - 401 employees

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One of Michigan’s Top Ten Burgers!

Historic Downtown Big Rapids 109 N. Michigan Ave.

Monday - Saturday 11am to 11pm

231-796-5333

118 N Michigan Ave Big Rapids, MI 231-796-2502 Brian and I are looking forward to you visiting our award winning gift shop where you can find beautiful local and Michigan made gifts, candles, home decor, clothing and year around Christmas. We gift wrap free and enjoy greeting guests from all over the country. Stop in and become part of our family.

Facebook-The Old Pioneer Store and Emporium @oldpioneerstore.emporium

Card/Riley Conservation & Wildlife Education Center Come enjoy the new Arctic Room, Exotics, and Oceans Habitat along with the Michigan Room and African Safari and more!

The Card Wildlife Education Center is a 5,000 square foot natural history museum showcasing over 250 wildlife specimen from around the world.

Located on the Ferris State University campus in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Visit our website for open hours or to schedule a guided tour.

Open tO the public

Arts & Sciences Commons 011 • 820 Campus Drive, Big Rapids, MI 49307 (231) 591-5387 www.ferris.edu/card

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Newaygo County Best places to eat:

• Houseman’s Foods, located at 47 S. Charles St. in White Cloud • Sakky’s Whatta Pizza, located at 103 S. Charles in White Cloud • Lakes 23 Restaurant & Pub, located at 1100 Ramshorn Drive in Fremont • Driftwood Bar & Grill, located at 7456 S. Croton Hardy Drive in Newaygo • Old Iron Bar & Grill, located at 189 S. Maple St. in Grant • Leppink’s Food Centers, located at 193 River Valley Drive in Newaygo

For a full list of restaurants and eateries, visit www.rivercountrychamber.com

Best places to grab a drink:

• Newaygo Brewing Company, located at 19 State Road in Newaygo • Shamrock Pub & Grill, located at 1300 E. 8th St. in White Cloud • Sportsman’s Bar, located at 30 State Road in Newaygo • Woody’s Bar, located at 8773 Golden Road in Bitely • River Stop Saloon LLC, located at 56 State

St. in Newaygo • Northern Trails Bar & Grill, located at 7242 E. 88th St. in Newaygo

For a full list of bars and other places to grab a drink, visit www.rivercountrychamber.com

Outdoor activities/ Best places to hike:

• Fremont Town & Country Trail • Loda Lake Wildflower Sanctuary • Hardy Dam Rustic Nature Trail • Coolbough Creeks • Huron Manistee National Forest • White Cloud Connector Loop • Hungerford Lake Trail • Birch Grove Trail

For a full list of trails and other outdoor expeditions, visit www.newaygocountyexploring.com.

Best places to golf:

• Pilgrim’s Run Golf Course, located at 11401 Newcosta Ave. in Pierson • Waters Edge Golf Course, located at 1100

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Ramshorn Drive • Village Green Golf Club, located at 8130 Bingham Ave. in Newaygo • Northwood Golf Course, located at 2888 S. Comstock Ave. P.O. 172 in Fremont • Summer Breeze Golf Course, located at 5885 S. Warner in Fremont

Best public beaches: • Big Bend Park • Oxbow Park • Pettibone Lake • Fremont Lake • Nichols Lake • Diamond Lake • Croton Pond • Hardy Dam County Marina

Best campgrounds for the family: • White Cloud County Park • Hungerford Lake Campground • Ed. H Henning County Park • Sandy Beach County Park • Fremont Lake Campground

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Boat Winterization & Storage • Boat and Trailer Repair • Shrink Wrap • Welding & Fabricating

Licensed & Insured

In & Out Service

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4783 Locust Ave. • Newaygo, MI 49337

231-652-1635

Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Tues. & Thurs. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Closed Sunday

Calendar of Events

March 20 - River Country Clover Crawl May 26 - Spring Golf Outing (Pilgram's Run Golf Course) May 28-30 - Memorial Weekend Festival (Newaygo) June 18-19 -Trail Town Celebration (White Cloud) July 2 - Croton Causeway Business Bash July 3 - Freedom Fest on the Causeway (Croton) August 19 - Fall Golf Outing (Waters Edge Golf Course) September 3-5 - Logging Festival (Newaygo) September 18 - Harvest Moon Festival (Grant) October - Influential Women in Newaygo County October 16 - River Country BOO-ze Cruise November - Christmas In Croton December 2 - Season of Hope Charity Auction December - Christmas (Newaygo) March 20 -3River CountryWalk Clover Crawl December 4 - ChoiceOne Bank St. NickRun KickGolf Course) May 26 - Spring Golf Outing (Pilgram's December Christmas in GrantFestival (Newaygo) May 28-30 11- Memorial Weekend December - Christmas in White Cloud June 18-1918-Trail Town Celebration (White Cloud)

Calendar of Events

Open Sun, Mon, Thurs 12-8 and Fri-Sat 12-9. Closed Tues and Wed.

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231-452-6551

19 State Rd, Newaygo, MI

July 2 - Croton Causeway Business Bash July 3 - Freedom Fest on the Causeway (Croton) August 19 - Fall Golf Outing (Waters Edge Golf Course) September 3-5 - Logging Festival (Newaygo) September 18 - Harvest Moon Festival (Grant) October - Influential Women in Newaygo County October 16 - River Country BOO-ze Cruise November - Christmas In Croton December 2 - Season of Hope Charity Auction December 3 - Christmas Walk (Newaygo) December 4 - ChoiceOne Bank St. Nick Kick December 11- Christmas in Grant December 18 - Christmas in White Cloud

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For more information, please visit: www.rivercountrychamber.com

WaterCare

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Insurance for your family.

Have peace of mind, with your drinking water safety.

Ensing’s WatErCarE® 535 E. Main Street Fremont, MI 49412 PHONE 231-924-2310

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SINCE 1958 | Ensingswatercare.com

1117 W. Main St. Fremont, MI 49412 Phone: 231-924-3083

www.harringtoninn.net

• Continental Breakfast • Fresh Baked Cookies at 3PM • Complimentary Popcorn in the Evening • Ice Machine • Complimentary Parking • Same Day Off-Site Laundry and Dry Cleaning (M-F) • On-Site Coin Operated Guest Laundry • Hospitality Room (seating up to 50) • Complimentary USA Today (M-F) • 24 Hour Front Desk • Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool (open during summer months) • On Premise Massage Available (upon request with advanced notice) • On Premise FedEx Express Drop Off Box • Complimentary Fax Service • Business Center with Computer, Printer, and Conference Table • Exercise Room • Use of Nearby Tamarac Fitness Center, Sauna, and Indoor Pool (www.tamaracwellness.org) • New quiet room heating and air conditioning units • 100% Smoke-Free Facility

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Newaygo County Museum and Heritage Center

Visit our temporary location at 149 River Valley Rd in the Leppinks Plaza 231-652-5003

BEST. DAY. EVER.

Free Admission - Donations Welcome

GETS SAID A LOT HERE!

newaygocountyhistory.org

Croton Township Campground • New Bath House’s • Electric • 2 Boat Launches • Dock Rentals • Beach • Kayak and Paddle Board Rental • 3 Pavilions • 2 Playgrounds • Picnic Tables/Fire Pits • Family Fun Activities 30

160 Sites Waterfront lots available.

Visit us on Facebook or at www.crotontownshipcampground.com SEE YOU THIS SUMMER! 7683 S. Croton-Hardy Dr. Newaygo, MI 49337 231-652-4642 or 231-652-4301 DESTINATIONS 2021 ❖ Published by The Pioneer Group

GOLF GUIDE Spring Valley Golf Course

4 Miles East of Reed City on US 10 (Exit 153)

(231) 832-5041

Voted Best Golf Course

18 Holes of Golf with Cart 2 Players

$ 52.00 4 Players

$ 100.00

Offer Good For 2021 Season *Must present this coupon for these offers

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Join us for our drop in leagues!

• Monday 9AM Tee Off Senior Mens League • Thursday 9AM Tee Off Senior Mens League • Thursday Night Couples League 6PM Tee Off

• Sunday Morning Scramble 3-person Teams Tee Off 9AM • Sunday Night Scramble 4-person Teams Tee Off 5:30PM

14777 150th Ave.• Big Rapids

796-8200

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REAL ESTATE DIRECTORY www.silvernailrealty.com

SILVERNAIL REALTY 17810 205th Ave., Suite #1 - Big Rapids, MI 49307

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231-796-6329

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Call Today!

Katy VanCuren, GRI, CRB, ABR, Broker/Owner Sue Glatz, Associate Broker • Terry Weaver, Salesperson Property Management • Land Contracts

Nothing on the market that fits your families needs?

Why not BUILD your next home.

• Conveniently close to Big Rapids • Minutes from Expressway • No H.O.A. Fees!

• Underground utilities gas, electric, sewer, water, Charter Cable • Lots as low as $12,500 • Wooded lots with acreage available • Stunning Views • Enter off of Madison or Sheridan (behind fairgrounds)

Your Lakefront expert!

8520 100th Ave. Canadian Lakes, MI 49346

231.972.8300

KATHY ADAMS

231• 250 • 3197

kadamscblakes@gmail.com

www.canadianlakeshomes.com

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REAL ESTATE DIRECTORY IN THE PAST YEAR, MORE THAN EVER, WE HAVE LEARNED TO APPRECIATE THE MEANING OF HOME. “Up North” has always been our Home.

LET US HELP YOU MAKE IT YOURS!

Buy With Confidence.

SELL WITH SUCCESS! Benefits of Listing Your Real Estate with Doyle Realty

• Serving Buyers & Sellers “Since 1960” • Professional Interior Photography • Aerial Drone Photography & Video

Kevin Doyle

Realtor, Broker/Owner

231-679-5610

(FAA Certified/Insured)

• View Your Listing on the MLS, Mobile Apps & Websites (Realtor, Trulia & Zillow)

Find Out Your Home’s Value in the Current Market!

Pam Schwallier Cindi Voss

Realtor, Associate Broker

231-679-5611

Email us at: doylerealtyinfo@gmail.com

David Vincent Realtor

231-498-3535

Moving to the area?

Buying or selling? Please call me.

Dan Bollman,

616.490.4630

Email: queen100@iserv.net

FREE - Market Analysis - No obligation!

Call Today (231) 972-7129

REALTOR® Residential & Commercial

Associate Broker

Paul Schwallier

BROKER, REALTOR® Residential & Commercial

616.490.0932

1100 4 Mile Rd NW, Suite D Grand Rapids, MI 49544 Email: appleman@iserv.net

www.GreatLakesSignatureProperties.com Listing and Buying Homes, Businesses, Vacant Land, Farms & Vacation Homes

We Serve All of Michigan!

Jackie Bissonette, Broker/Owner

989-317-5660

It’s your move, let’s make it Rock!

231-629-2680

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www.rockgaterealestate.com

231-937-1077

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Montcalm County Places to camp:

• Bass Beach Campground, Lakeview • Belvidere Twp Park, Six Lakes • Camp Thunderhawk, Pierson • Family Campground, Edmore • Greenville Campground • Lakeview United Methodist Campground • Larson’s Resort, Greenville • Lincoln Pines Campground/Resort, Gowen • Natures Chain of Lakes Campground, Six Lakes • Pleasure Point RV Resort • Red Pines Campground, Carson City • Snows Lake Kampground, Fenwick • South Shore Campgrounds • Three Season’s RV Park, Greenville

Things to do:

• Anderson and Girls Orchard: Visit this amazing farm and its market, gift shop, ice cream parlor, cider mill, and petting zoo.

They invite you to join in the fun and excitement as you are able to experience the wide variety of sights and seasonal events like “Pick your own” and “Fun Day on the Farm” on a working farm. For more information call 989-831-4228.

• Fighting Falcon Museum: In 1942, Greenville’s Gibson Refrigerator Company received a contract from the U.S. Army Air Force to produce CG-4A troop carrying gliders. Come see the “Fighting Falcon” and more military history in this acclaimed museum. Call 616-225-1940 for more information.

• Flat River Historical Museum: This museum stands on the most historic site in Greenville — the site where John Green built his cabin in 1844. Main floor is a chronology of Greenville history, from Ancient Seas to present day. Twelve period rooms upstairs and more in lower level show what early life was like. Call 616-754-5296 for more information.

• Magnum Sports: Offering a 20,000 square

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foot, full-service Sporting Goods Store in Greenville, Michigan with a 12-lane indoor pistol/rifle range, 40 yard indoor archery range, Dart Simulator-a 3-D virtual hunt using laser guns or your own bow and arrows (with blunt tips), and TechnoHunt. We offer gun and Dart leagues. We have on-site archery services and gun smith service by appt. CCW Classes, monthly. Private pistol safety classes available. Contact them at 616-712-6162 for more information.

Places to golf:

• Brookside Golf Course, located at 1518 Johnson Road in Gowen • Candlestone Golf Course, 8100 Storey Road in Belding • Cedar Chase Golf Course, located at 755117 Mike Road in Cedar Springs • Glenkerry Golf Course, located at 1413 Kent Road in Greenvile • Arrowhead Golf Course, located at 2170 Alden Nash Avenue NE in Lowell • Pilgrim’s Run Golf Course, located at 11401 Newcosta Avenue in Pierson

Area parks:

• Comden Towle Model Forest • Carson City Parks • Greenville City Parks • Stanton City Parks • Howard City Village Parks • Lakeview Village Parks • McBride Village Park • Sheridan Village Parks • Crystal Township Parks • Sidney Township Park • Bennett Park

Local trails:

• Flat River Trail • Fred Meijer Heartland Trail • Kenneth J. Lehman Nature Trails • White Pine Trail

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Stanton: the heart of Montcalm County

August 8-11 | Stanton, Michigan STAGE ENTERTAINMENT SPORTING EVENTS

CAR & TRACTOR SHOWS CRAFT & VENDOR MARKET

ULTIMATE AIR DOGS KIDS ACTIVITIES

Celebrating 35 Years of Old Fashioned Family Fun! stantonofd.com

Anderson & Girls

Orchards & Gifts 2985 N. Sheridan Rd. • Stanton

Ice Cream

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Petting Zoo & Farm Market Open Every Day - 9am - 6pm • Ice Cream Shop - Every Day - 11am-6pm Mr. Anderson’s farm offers a wide variety of animals not found anywhere else in Montcalm County. He has everything from reindeer to camels to zebras to lemurs.

Don’t forget to visit the goats. Come and see our tamarins and Fennec the fox.

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GREENVILLE Montcalm County 4-H Fair June 20- June 26, 2021

57th Annual Danish Festival 3rd weekend in August

August 19-22, 2021

Come and enjoy Greenville’s quaint rural community with the amenities you usually find in significantly larger cities.

greenvillemi.org

Visit for more information on this vibrant community.

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Howard City!

M-82 RECYCLING

Have You Had Your Dairy Today?

CAR BODIES • TIN/STEEL • COPPER • BRASS CATALYTIC CONVERTERS • RADIATORS ALUMINUM • CAST IRON • BATTERIES

Certified Scales

• Soft Serve • Hand Dipped • Burgers • Hot Dogs & Lots of Good Stuff!

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8878 E 88th St (M82) Howard City, MI

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231-937-4175

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www.howardcity.abbeycarpet.com Quality Installation • Free Measurements • Free Estimates

Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 5 • Sat. 8 - 1 • Sun. Closed

231-937-4206

ANDY’S TREE SERVICE Serving Montcalm, Kent, Newaygo, Mecosta, Osceola Counties & More

Specializing in Working Around Power Lines & Houses WORK YEAR ROUND

FULLY INSURED

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TREE WORK OF ALL KINDS WHERE QUALITY WORK MATTERS. WE KEEP YOUR YARD CLEAN! Andrew T. Callender, Owner CELL: 616-293-8867

SENIOR DISCOUNT

Call for a FREE Estimate

Veteran’s and Military Discount

MAIN OFFICE: 22300 M-82 • HOWARD CITY, MI 49329

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Experience a different type of flight

Explore Michigan's Best Breweries

MiBrewTrail.com

Are you a Brewmaster? Email MiBrewTrail@Hearst.com to learn more about featuring your brewery on the MI Brew Trail.

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LAKEVIEW The View is Amazing!

Sitting on the Banks of Gorgeous Tamarack Lake with it’s Vibrant Downtown, Beautiful Housing and Great Schools, Lakeview Proves to be one of the Greatest Places to Live, Work and Raise a Family.

Music in the Park June to Aug. • Summerfest 3rd Weekend in June • Christmas in Lakeview 1st Sat. in Dec. • Winterfest 3rd Weekend in February

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www.villageoflakeview.com

Family owned restaurant offers a fantastic menu of both Chinese and Thai cuisine

9743 N. Greenville Rd. Lakeview, MI 48850

989-352-8249

7263 Kendaville Rd. • Lakeview, MI • 989-352-7779 www.farmcountrycheese.com

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Large Selection of Terminal Tackle, Fishing Supplies and so much more!

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Camping Directory Family Owned & Operated!

TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEELS

Overnight tO SeaSOnal Camping FrOm tent tO Big rigS CaBin rentalS and theme weekendS

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7145 E. Boon Rd., Cadillac (halfway betwen M-115 & N. Mitchell)

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231-779-7100 CADILLA AREA’S C BEST PARTS & SERVICE

644 E. Snows Lake Rd., • Fenwick, MI 48834 On Snows Lake Road! 3/4 Mile East of M-66, 4 Miles North of M-44

(989) 248-3224

www.snowlakekampground.com

Croton Township Campground • New Bath House’s • Electric • 2 Boat Launches • Dock Rentals • Beach • Kayak and Paddle Board Rental • 3 Pavilions • 2 Playgrounds • Picnic Tables/Fire Pits • Family Fun Activities

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160 Sites Waterfront lots available.

Visit us on Facebook or at www.crotontownshipcampground.com

SEE YOU THIS SUMMER! 7683 S. Croton-Hardy Dr. Newaygo, MI 49337

231-652-4642 or 231-652-4301 DESTINATIONS 2021 ❖ Published by The Pioneer Group

Looking For A Great Place To Camp?

(989) 427-6037 358 W. M-46, Edmore The Area’s Largest Hunting, Fishing, Shooting & Outdoor Store!

Large, Grassy Sites; Store, Rec Room, Modern Facilities, Lp, Nature Trails & More... You’re Always Welcome!

Over 1,200 Bow, Crossbows & Guns in Stock!

Archery Pro Shop • Scope Mounting Stop in & see our NEW 10,000 sq.ft. store.

Complete livery with tubes, kayaks & canoes!

Seasonal & Overnight Sites Available Located on the Muskegon River

RiveR CountRy CampgRound 6281 N. River Rd. Evart, MI 49631

231.734.3808

Look to us for competitive prices across the board.

Lower Prices on Guns Daily - HUGE SELECTION! Mon. Wed. Thur. Fri.-9am-7pm CLOSED TUESDAYS Sat. 9am-5pm • Sun. 9am-3pm

www.campandcanoe.com or www.seasonalsite.com

Right On the Farm

NelsoN’s Farm market

Gift Baskets & Apple Gift Boxes

Horsehead Lake

Marina, LLC

WE WILL COMPETE WITH ANY LOCAL BRICK AND MORTAR STORE!

Over 35 Years Serving Our Customers!

The Perfect Gift For Anyone! • We ship UPS anywhere!

Home grown fruit and vegetables in season!

Stop by the barn and visit the animals!

Now Offering: Delicious Apple Cider Slushy!

HOURS: Monday - Saturday 9 am - 6 pm

469 W. 112th St. Located 1 mile North of Grant on the corner of M-37 & 112th St.

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We now have Ice

• Boat Repair Most Most Makes Makes And Models And Models

• Pontoon Hauling • Trailer Rental

• Winterization • Shrink Wrap • Storage

Accessories • Batteries • Props • Oil & Lubes • Buc’s Bait (Crawlers, Worms) • And More!

Hours:

Mon. - Sat. 9-5 Closed Wednesdays & Sundays

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Kent County New places to eat in Grand Rapids:

• 9th St. Steak, located at 35 Oakes St. SW • Art Caribbean Fusion Cuisine, located at 55 Monroe Center NW • Condado Tacos, located at 449 Bridge St. NW • Eastown Cereal Café, located at 1507 Wealthy St. SE • Gaia Cafe - Vegetarian Restaurant, located at 1553 Plainfield Ave. • GR Noir, located at 35 Division Ave. S. • MDRD, located at 187 Monroe Ave. NW, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel • Morning Belle West Side, located at 434 Bridge St. NW • Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar, located at 140 Ottawa Ave. NW Suite 100

For a full list of restaurants and eateries, visit www.experiencegr.com.

Breweries & places to grab a drink:

• Alebird Taphouse and Brewery, located at 2619 84th St. SW • Atwater Brewery - Grand Rapids, located at 201 Michigan St. NW • Castle Brewing Co., located at 1310 W. Washington St. • Cedar Springs Brewing Company, located at 95 N. Main • East West Brewing Co., located at 1400 Lake Drive SE • Founders Brewing Company, located at 235 Grandville Ave. SW • Greyline Brewing Co., located at 1727 Alpine Ave. NW • Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria and Brewery, located

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at 428 Bridge St. NW • The Mitten Brewing Company, located at 527 Leonard St. NW • New Holland - The Knickerbocker, located at 417 Bridge St. NW For a full list of breweries, visit www.experiencegr.com.

Places to golf:

• The Golf Club at Thornapple Pointe, located at 7211 48th St. SE • Indian Trails Golf Course, located at 2776 Kalamazoo Ave. SE • The Meadows Golf Club, located on Grand Valley State University campus • Pilgrim’s Run Golf Club, located at 11401 Newcosta Ave. • Saskatoon Golf Club, located at 9038 92nd St. • Scott Lake Country Club & Practice Center, located at 911 Hayes Road NE • Alpine Avenue Golf Center, located at 4855 Alpine Ave. NW • Alpine Golf Club, located at 6320 Alpine Ave. NW • American Dunes Golf Club, located at 17000 Lincoln St.

For a full list of golf courses, visit www.experiencegr.com.

Recreational activities

• Aman Park Trail, located at 0-1859 Lake Michigan Drive NW • Betts Guide Service, located at 8411 Swan Ave. • Donald Lamoreaux Park, located at 801 Bailey Park Drive • Higher Ground Rock Climbing Center Ltd., located at 851 Bond Ave. NW

• Ken-O-Sha Park, located at 1353 VanAuken SE • Muskegon State Park, located at 3560 Memorial Drive • Millennium Park, located at 1415 Maynard Avenue SW • Paul Henry Thornapple Trail, located at 44th Street & Kalamazoo Ave. For a full list of other recreational activities and places to check out, visit www.experiencegr.com.

Beaches & parks

• Duck Lake State Park, located at 3560 Memorial Drive • Grand Haven City Beach, located on South Harbor Drive • Grand Haven State Park, located at 1001 Harbor Ave. • Holland State Park, located at 2215 Ottawa Beach Road • Kirk Park, located at 9791 Lakeshore Drive • Lake Harbor Beach Park, located at 4635 Lake Harbor Road • Lakeside Beach, located near North Lake Street and Beach Drive • Meinert Park, located at 8390 Meinert Road

For a full list of parks and beaches, visit www. experiencegr.com.

Things to check out:

• Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies are Blooming at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park features 60 colorful species of butterflies and moths flying freely around visitors in the Gardens’ Tropical Conservatory.

• John Ball Zoo is now open for the season.

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EvEnt CalEndar Monday - Saturday, June 14-19, 2021 Cedar Springs Community Summer Celebration date CoMing Soon!

Family Fun Night date CoMing Soon!

Cedar Springs Community Summer Celebration Art in the Heart Saturday, June 19, 2021 Cedar Springs Community Summer Celebration Sidewalk Sales

616-439-0890

Kin of Hope

90 N. Main Street • PerryPlaceLLC.com Natural Health www.kin-of-hope.com Essential Oils, Teas, Herbs and More.

We are one of Mid Michigan’s leading experts in Natural Health and Natural Health services. With over 40 different therapies to choose from we have a therapy for almost every situation.

Aromatherapy • Aromatherapy Body Work • Aromatherapy Chi Yoga • Biblical Oil Therapy Carpal Tunnel Therapy, • Chair Massage • Chakra Balancing/Clearing • Cupping • Ear Candling Energetic Bodywork • Dual Massage • Hearing & Ear Protocol • Hot Stone Therapy, • Ionic Foot Bath Detox Lymphatic Drainage • Meridian Tapping/Tracing, Moxibustion • Natural Health Consultations Raindrop Technique • Thai Bodywork/Massage • Therapeutic Bodywork Sessions (an extended session combining Thai, Deep Tissue, Cupping, Oils, Meridian, and Chakra therapies) and more...

Call us at 616-439-0890 for an appointment. Currently scheduling by appointment only, due to current COVID-19 requirements we are not taking walk-ins.

Open: Monday to Saturday 11 am to 6 pm • www.perrysplacellc.com Loose Leaf Teas • Loose leaf/cut and sifted herbs • Essential Oils • Apothecary/Aromatherapy/tea accessories Ear Candles • Books • Aromatherapy Jewelry • Vintage China & other items • Christmas items all year Incense • Bath Salts • Berlin Bakery Products • Sam’s Bakery Products • Virgil’s Micro Brewed Soda Natural Products • Music CD’s and more...

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Welcome to Sparta!

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History of Sparta

The first settlers who arrived in the area of Sparta, Michigan, (population 8,000) in 1844 discovered rich land and abundant streams. Within a few years, the Village of Sparta was established. The first railroad reached Sparta in 1872, linking the community with Grand Rapids and ensuring the progress and prosperity of the area.

Most of Sparta’s settlers were farmers. In 1873, the principle products were corn, grains, potatoes, hay, wool, and maple sugar. Dairy farming became, and still is, a major agricultural activity in the area. But by the turn of the century, many farmers switched from traditional crops to growing fruit, mainly apples and peaches. Today, along with its agricultural and industrial base, Sparta has developed services from banking to retail and offers easy access to a major metropolitan area.

Sparta has two museums in operation today reflecting on the history of the establishment of Sparta with the Myers Schoolhouse Museum and the T.S. & M Railroad Depot.

In 1844, the first settlers began arriving in what is now Sparta Township. By 1846, Jonathan Nash, the founder of Sparta arrived, calling the settlement Nashville, until he found out there was already a Nashville, Michigan. He then renamed the village Sparta, and was officially incorporated into a village in 1883.

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Find good food off the beaten path Colin Merry Venture Staff Writer There are a lot of great places to eat in Benzie County, but there are a few off the beaten path visitors and residents might miss if they’re not looking for them.

Here’s a few to get you started.

Port City Smokehouse Located at the far east end of Main Street in Frankfort, opposite the busy downtown, is Port City Smokehouse. Here diners can get out of the crowd and enjoy a variety of smoked meats as well as fresh fish for lunch and dinner, either carry-out or at one of the several tables outside the smokehouse.

Fried fish dinners include whitefish, walleye, perch, bluegill, lake trout and smelt, with a side of fries and coleslaw. Fish sandwiches are also available, along with clam strips, onion rings, fried shrimp and chicken strips. For those looking for something else, Port City Smokehouse also offers barbecue chicken, pork, beef brisket and ribs.

True to its name, the smokehouse offers smoked fish, including whitefish and lake trout, but it is known for its smoked salmon.

Port City Smokehouse also offers fresh fish, jerky, house-made dips, snacks, salsa, frozen sea food and an assortment of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Visit www.portcitysmokehouse.com for information an hours.

East Shore 2GO Also located at the east end of Main Street in Frankfort is East Shore 2GO, the recently established expansion of the popular East Shore Market, in Beulah.

East Shore 2GO focuses on deli sandwiches, the most popular being the Judy, which features ham, turkey, salami, roast beef, swiss and Colby cheese.

Other popular subs range from Italian varieties, roast beef, turkey, ham and swiss and

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vegetarian offerings. Diners can request specific toppings, but the standard sub comes on wheat or white bread topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, hot peppers and Italian dressing.

East Shore 2GO also has hot subs, like the Hot Vegan, Jarlsberg and turkey, pizza sub and Rome Kansas, which features roast beef and capicola, provolone and Colby cheese.

Salads are dressed up in a variety of ways, such as chef salad, farmer salad, antipasto, house and Greek, which includes beets, Kalamata olives, artichokes and feta cheese with various vegetables.

Reach East Shore 2GO at (231) 399-0049 or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/eastshoremarket.

like anything usually offered for Asian cuisine in stateside.

Mary’s Asian serves up two main dishes, sesame chicken and adobo pork, both of which can be bought alone or with bacon fried rice and hand-made spring rolls. The sesame chicken tastes more like sesame than a sugary sauce, and the adobo pork has a unique pork flavor.

Mary’s Asian Cuisine also serves up rice noodles and vegetables, an Asian taco, an Asian steak stir fry pita, a steak sandwich and sweet potato fries.

Visitors can order take out, or eat at several picnic benches.

For more information on Mary’s Asian Cuisine, visit their Facebook page.

Lighthouse Café Those looking for the classic diner experience can visit the Lighthouse Café in Elberta, just on the other side of the Frankfort-Elberta causeway heading south along M-22.

Open for breakfast and lunch, the Lighthouse Café is known for its breakfasts; diners can create their own omelets or order omelets like the western, farmers, corned-beef hash and cheese.

Other breakfast items include eggs, hash browns, sausage, ham, bacon in different combinations, as well as sweet-crème pancakes and French toast. Breakfast burritos and specialty hash brown dishes round out the breakfast menu.

For lunch, the Lighthouse Café serves up hamburgers, sandwiches like the club, Ruben and classic BLT, turkey and chicken wraps, soup and salad.

The Lighthouse Café also has specials not found on the menu every day.

For more information, search for the Lighthouse Café on Facebook.

Area 31 Just down the road from Mary’s Asian Cuisine is Area 31, also located on U.S. 31, and home to a trio of food trucks that serve up anything diners could possibly want.

Wingz & Thingz is well known for its 14 different flavors of wing sauce, eight of which are inspired by Asian flavors.

However, that’s just the tip of the menu, as Wingz & Thingz serves around 60 different items, which includes hot dogs, pizza and barbecue, as well as a sizable selection of deep-fried treats, featuringfries, onions rings and cheese sticks, fried mushrooms, pickles, ravioli, and macaroni and cheese bites.

Tacoz & Nachoz, the second food truck, can satisfy that craving for tacos, nachos, burritos and quesadillas, all with ground beef, chicken or steak options.

The newest edition, Noodlez & Rice, provides even more Asian inspired offerings to the area, serving sweet and sour chicken, teriyaki chicken, Korean ribs, pepper steak, spicy garlic shrimp, lo mein noodles and several variety of maki rolls.

Orders come with rice and a vegetable, but can be upgraded to come with fried rice.

For more information, search for Wingz & Thingz on Facebook.

Mary’s Asian Cuisine Outside of downtown Beulah along U.S. 31 is Mary’s Asian Cuisine, a little yellow food trailer that serves up Asian flavors.

While the menu is small, the food isn’t quite

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Take a Kid Fishing Day is a popular summer event in Frankfort. (File photo)

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A member of team One Mo’ Time holds a 27-pound salmon, one of the heaviest caught during the Pro-Am division tournament during the Benzie Fishing Frenzy in 2019.

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Beaches abound in

Manistee County Dylan Savela Venture Staff Writer

Growing up in Manistee, you hear it all the time: “We live where people vacation.”

Certainly, one of the area’s premier draws is Lake Michigan. And one does not need to own property along the lake’s shoreline to enjoy its beauty or even soak in its waves.

Public access points and beaches are plentiful in Manistee County, and here are a few favorites: First Street Beach/Douglas Park Perhaps the most popular beach in the area, not to mention one of the largest, First Street Beach in the City of Manistee is a beacon for lake lovers. Whether you’re walking the First Street pier, engaging in recreational activities at Douglas Park, or just driving through the “Beach Loop” as the sun sets, it’s an attraction for residents and visitors alike.

Douglas Park features playgrounds for children and adults, from swing sets and slides to baseball/softball diamonds, basketball courts and tennis courts.

First Street also has a few pet-friendly patches too, with a fenced-in dog park as well as a designated dog beach, below the observation deck near the Lions Pavilion.

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The area accommodates picnics and grilling and is traditionally a hub of the annual Manistee National Forest Festival.

Fifth Avenue Beach Just across the channel from Frist Street Beach is another popular destination for beach goers: Manistee’s Fifth Avenue Beach.

If you’re going to walk one pier this summer, look no further. The famed North Pierhead Lighthouse — one of Manistee’s most iconic structures — is the perfect foreground for a sunset and backdrop for a trip to the beach.

The Fifth Avenue Beach also has plenty of playground equipment for children as well as a recently reconstructed bathhouse, featuring a food vendor and shower facility.

North Beach Access If one is looking for a more secluded beach experience — and one that is completely open to furry friends — head toward the white water tower at the north end of Washington Street and check out Manistee’s North Beach Access.

One shouldn’t be hard pressed to find a nice plot of sand on which to plop a towel and enjoy Lake Michigan without too much surrounding foot traffic. And speaking of foot traffic, this beach is perfect for long, peaceful walks along the shoreline. Dogs are welcome!

Magoon Creek/Sundling Park The North Beach isn’t the only quiet spot on Lake Michigan. Head south of town, on Red Apple Road, and you’ll find a pair of hidden gems in Magoon Creek and Sundling Park.

Arguably the prettiest spots on Manistee’s shoreline, to the west you’ll view lake waters as far as the eye can see and to the east you’ll see miles of dune and trees. Magoon offers picnic areas and trails too, for those looking for a relaxing hike in the woods.

Portage Point Beach/Arcadia Beach While Manistee offers beaches aplenty, the north end of the county has several public picturesque spots to enjoy too. Onekama’s Portage Point Beach and the Arcadia Beach are a couple that stand out.

Portage Point is positioned at the mouth of Portage Lake on Lake Michigan. One can either walk the pier or the miles of shoreline.

Arcadia Beach sits at the end of the main drag in Arcadia. Owned by the township and protected with the help of the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, this quaint public access point offers parking, picnic tables, grills, a playground and public restrooms.

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