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Category: Outdoor Recreation

Explore These 6 Totally Pawesome Dog-Friendly Trails in Kent County

by Matthew Makowski / photo by Brian Craig for Experience Grand Rapids

Published Sep. 06, 20236 Min Story

One of my absolute favorite reasons for living in Kent County is the diverse mix of urban, rural, and natural areas intertwining to create a wide variety of unique worlds to explore. If “natural” piqued your interest there, Kent County offers a plethora of parks and hiking trails for outdoor…

Your Fall Kid-Friendly Weekend Itinerary

by Sasha Wolff / photo by Experience Grand Rapids

Published Sep. 01, 202310 Min Story

As the hot humid air gives way to crisp cool mornings, Grand Rapids is ready for its glorious transition to all things fall… and so am I. Not only do the colors of the trees change, but so do the types of events and activities the Grand Rapids area has to offer. If you’ve been wondering what there…