by Claire Chapin | Jan 6, 2026 | Cityscene
When the icy winds of winter arrive in West Michigan, we all need a good reason to actually leave the house. Lucky for us, Michiganders have a lot of practice going through this season (it happens every year, in fact). Which means we’ve found dozens of ways—at least...
by Claire Chapin | Dec 9, 2025 | Travel
As December 31 approaches, downtown Ludington comes alive in a way that only winter in a small lakeshore town can. The streets, usually quiet this time of year, fill with lights, laughter, and the energy of people coming together for the annual New Year’s Eve Ball...
by Maggie Mutch | Nov 19, 2025 | Spaces
The notification came through—it’s a snow day! Whether it’s the kids staying home from school or the office making it a remote work day, snow days can be fun. But they can also lead to a bit of boredom and cabin fever, especially if the fam has already been spending a...
by Abby Underwood | Dec 11, 2019 | Style & Beauty
Winter has arrived. Many in West Michigan say this with disdain, but not the staff and customers of Bill & Paul’s Sporthaus! With a store full of new brands and products, this crowd is gearing up for a season full of fun. The early cold saw Michigan ski...
by Kelsea Rounds | Jan 4, 2017 | Blog
Winter is here … and binge-watching television shows is a great way to escape the snow, ice and biting wind. It’s easy to spend an entire weekend curled up on the couch enjoying a good story. And you know what? It feels great. Until Monday morning. When...