Road Biking in Grand Rapids

Bicycling can be a great way to experience a travel destination – it’s healthy, environmentally friendly and provides a whole different perspective than you get riding in an enclosed vehicle. Grand…

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Grand Rapids is a Midwest Hub for Pickleball

Stop by Belknap Park in downtown Grand Rapids any summer or fall evening and you’re liable to see upwards of 100 people playing (or waiting to play) the fastest growing sport in America. Pickleball…

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Road, Trail and Bike Races in Grand Rapids

You might not know it, but races are a big deal in Grand Rapids. There are several very large running and biking clubs in town, from Run GR to the West Michigan Mountain Bike Association. Locally…

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Biking Kent Trails Along Millennium Park

Whether you’re in the mood for a quiet, scenic nature ride or you’re looking for an off-road route between Grand Rapids and its suburbs, you’ll want to check out Millennium Park and Kent Trails…

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Hit the Mountain Biking Trails

The West Michigan Mountain Bike Association (WMMBA) is a group of individuals who help to maintain and develop mountain bike trails in the local area. In West Michigan alone, the WMMBA has designed…

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Beginner’s Guide to Fishing in Grand Rapids

Anglers of all experience levels will find excellent fishing opportunities in and around the Grand Rapids area in every season. Kent County has an abundance of flowing rivers, lakes, and ponds in…

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A Guide to Solo Travel in Grand Rapids

Whether you’re a seasoned solo traveler or you’re just thinking of taking your first trip by yourself, Grand Rapids is one of the best destinations to travel alone. It’s safe, friendly and easy to…

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Explore West Fulton Street

Anchored on one end by the burgeoning downtown campus of Grand Valley State University and on the other by historic John Ball Zoo, West Fulton is located directly across the Grand River from downtown…

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