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Search Recreational Activities
So you love the out-of-doors, so does Grand Rapids. Miles of biking trails, parks, and a wide selection of outdoor experiences dot the landscape of West Michigan. From beaches and boating to hiking and biking, the area is rich with outdoor beauty all year long.
Hiking
Stretch your legs on a short jaunt through natural splendors just minutes from downtown - or make it a day on one of our long yet easy-to-follow scenic trails.
Download a map of area trails.
Head to Lowell, 30 minutes east of Grand Rapids, for a hiking/learning adventure at Wittenbach/Wege Center - 140 acres of lush forests, rolling prairies, abundant wetlands and fields, open 365 days a year.
Hunting
West Michigan is prime territory for White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Water Fowl and Upland Game Birds. Click here for licensing information and hunting guides.
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