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Camping in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

By Brittany Holthof / July 9, 2024 / Comments Off on Camping in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

At the end of June, with our camper in tow and kayaks loaded, my family and I embarked on a week-long adventure in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. My husband and I have both been several times before but our kids had never been past St. Ignace and Mackinac Island so it was time to show the…

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My 5 Favorite Disc Golf Courses in West Michigan

By Katy Wolffis / July 8, 2024 / Comments Off on My 5 Favorite Disc Golf Courses in West Michigan

I’ve been disc golfing for over 20 years and have played quite a few courses in West Michigan. At one point, we were running a small league with friends and playing a different course every week. There are so many courses in West Michigan, all with a variety of terrain and difficulty that you can…

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A Beginner’s Guide to Disc Golf

By Katy Wolffis / June 21, 2024 / Comments Off on A Beginner’s Guide to Disc Golf

Disc Golf is a very popular hobby and sport! You’ve probably seen some of those weird-looking metal baskets while driving around. There are dozens of courses all over Michigan, with one of the highest-rated courses here on the West side of the state. I’ve been disc golfing since I was probably 14, but it feels…

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My First Time Salmon Fishing

By Wyatt Boetsma / June 18, 2024 / Comments Off on My First Time Salmon Fishing

I don’t think my father realized the fire he lit inside of me that day. Neither did Travis Sweiringa or Dan Burgess. I couldn’t have been older than four, thus the reason my memory of that particular day is a little foggy. Certain events, however, we all have similar memories and experiences, will never be…

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Cedar Blitz 2024 Preview-What You Need to Know!

By Mark Deering / June 12, 2024 / Comments Off on Cedar Blitz 2024 Preview-What You Need to Know!

Cedar Blitz Gravel Race is gaining popularity in the Michigan gravel bike race scene. The race is in its fourth year and the improvements just keep coming! Race founder, Marty Mrozinski, shared with us the two big announcements for Cedar Blitz 2024! The first is that the race will start in the center of downtown…

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Boat Maintenance Tips for Summer Adventures

By Wyatt Boetsma / May 17, 2024 / Comments Off on Boat Maintenance Tips for Summer Adventures

Michigan is known for water! We touch 4 of the 5 Great Lakes and have hundreds of inland lakes and rivers! Boating is a huge pastime during the summers here whether it is for recreation or fishing. Boat maintenance during the Michigan summer is crucial to ensure it remains in top condition for your adventures.…

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Exploring Our Backyard-Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

By Katy Wolffis / April 26, 2024 / Comments Off on Exploring Our Backyard-Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is truly an adventure wonderland! When you’ve lived in one state your whole life, it can be difficult to see the beauty and wonder of where you live. I’ve been to a few of the hotspots in Michigan (I live in one of the most popular), but haven’t done as much exploring…

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Discover the Fun of Indoor Golf | Golf 616

By Mark Deering / April 25, 2024 / Comments Off on Discover the Fun of Indoor Golf | Golf 616

There’s nothing like a few hours spent on the golf course enjoying the outdoors, harassing your buddies, and feeling the club strike the ball. But we all know that Michigan weather is unpredictable and the golf season is short. There are also some days when you don’t have 3 hours to devote to golfing but…

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VIDEO: City Built Brewing Company-One of Our Favorite Breweries

By Mark Deering / February 13, 2024 / Comments Off on VIDEO: City Built Brewing Company-One of Our Favorite Breweries

City Built Brewing is one of the best places to grab a drink and food in downtown Grand Rapids. They’ve become our hub for hangouts after our Thursday night city rides and are the newest sponsor of our cycling team! We were beyond excited to get a backstage pass to one of our favorite breweries…

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Best Bike Shops of West Michigan-Freewheeler Bike Shop

By Mark Deering / February 2, 2024 / Comments Off on Best Bike Shops of West Michigan-Freewheeler Bike Shop

We had the pleasure of taking a tour of Freewheeler Bike Shop in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As a cycling team owner, I wanted to work with the best in town when it came to selection, customer service, and support and Freewheeler has all of that! They are known for their vast inventory and creativeness of…

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