Cover Your Bases with These Sun Essentials

Cover Your Bases with These Sun Essentials

When the summer weather in Michigan finally arrives, it’s hard not to want to take advantage of enjoying every opportunity we have to be out in the sun. However, there are some essential steps to take ahead of time to ensure you’re protected and your fun...
Water Safety: Fact or Fiction

Water Safety: Fact or Fiction

As summer draws near, focusing on water safety is imperative. The CDC reports that drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1 to 14 in the U.S., with about 4,000 fatalities annually. Do you know everything you need to know about...
Take a Step Back

Take a Step Back

If you want to step back in time and experience the rustic charm and adventure of Northern Michigan, start at Hotel Walloon. Settled against the backdrop of Walloon Lake and in the heart of the quaint Walloon Lake Village, Hotel Walloon is centrally located among...
Miss Patty: The Swim Whisperer

Miss Patty: The Swim Whisperer

One of West Michigan’s most beloved swim instructors is Patty Treman, aka Miss Patty. But if you want to take part in her lessons, you’d better get on the list now. “I had to go buy a 2015 calendar,” Patty joked, in reference to how quickly her summer swimming classes...
Water Safety Imperative in West Michigan

Water Safety Imperative in West Michigan

Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death among children ages one to four, and ten to fourteen, according to 2011 statistics. More than 4,000 children drowned in 2010, and 65 percent of those children drowned in a backyard pool. These devastating...