Blandford Nature Center is located just a half-mile north of Grand Rapids’ thriving West Side Neighborhood, but it’s just far enough to make you feel like you’ve entered a totally different place, a... Read More ›

Fall is arguably the best time of year for hiking in Grand Rapids. The weather is crisp and cool, and you get to take in the beautiful pops of color from the changing leaves. From paved trails to dirt... Read More ›

Since the U.S. debut in early July of the wildly popular mobile game, Pokémon GO, people of all ages have been exploring forests, lake shores, urban metropolises and even their own home bathrooms for... Read More ›

Once spring arrives and northerly bird migrations begin, Jan Lewis will grab her camera and head out to Reeds Lake. With its marshes, boardwalks and tree-lined shores, the East Grand Rapids resident... Read More ›