Everyone loves to go on vacation, but if you’re like us, you hate leaving your pets behind. It can be difficult, and expensive, to travel with animals. Luckily, a pet friendly vacation in Southwestern Michigan comes easily ..read more

There is no better day to make plans to golf on some of the best courses in the Midwest than on Golfers Day, April 10. Southwest Michigan is home to more than a dozen courses in Berrien, Cass and Van Buren Counties. Several of them rank the best in Michigan and the United States. But don’t feel intimidated if you are new to golf or are just an occasional player. Everyone can have fun playing on Golfers Day — and throughout golf season here ..read more

When you’re looking for something to entertain your kids, skip the same local park you always visit. Instead, bring them to Southwest Michigan, where the city of St. Joseph is a playground just waiting to be explored! Museums, beaches, camps, ice cream and treats, along with a variety of additional indoor and outdoor entertainment await you. Here are just a few of the kid friendly things to do in St. Joseph during your next visit ..read more

Easter egg hunts April 1 | Easter Eggstravaganza | City Hall Park, Dowagiac |10:30 a.m. | Old-fashioned egg hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, “Be a Bunny” costume contest, sidewalk chalk art, face painting, games, cookie decorating and bounce house | Rain date the following Saturday April 1 | Easter Eggstravaganaza | First United Methodist Church, St. Joseph | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Registration encouraged: 269-983-3929 April 2 | 2nd Annual Great BCHA Bunny Hunt | Berrien County Historical Association, Berrien Springs | 11 a.m. | Register, now to April 1, reservations are limited ..read more

There’s nothing your dog loves more than spending time with you. So, next time you go out for a drink, bring your pet along! The Makers Trail has many wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries that will welcome you and your pet so you can enjoy a drink and spend time with your best friend ..read more

It isn’t too early to start planning a romantic, fun night out with your Valentine! There are so many things to do for Valentine’s Day in Southwest Michigan — regardless of if you prefer a romantic dinner, a weekend getaway or a fun night of enjoying new hobbies. Here are a few ideas to start your planning ..read more

Winter is one of our favorite times to be outside. The crisp air, the way that the snow blankets everything, the peculiar ice formations along the lakeshore and the delicate beauty of individual snowflakes are from another world. We aren’t alone in that feeling. Thousands of visitors pass through Southwest Michigan each year, many of them taking photos in winter. Whether it's walking along Lake Michigan, hiking a trail, climbing a snow-covered dune or driving along a quiet country road, you’ll delight in discovering places to photograph the beauty of winter in Southwest Michigan. You don’t ha ..read more

Picture a peaceful winter scene from a movie. You’re under the frost-lined branches of the trees above you and canopying the trail ahead. As you glide on the packed snow under you, more fresh flakes are delicately falling all around. Do you recognize the film? There might be several guesses, but the correct answer is not from a movie. Instead, it is part of the script for your next vacation. Here, you can be the main character in your own winter wonderland, enjoying one of our popular winter silent sports. Read on to find where to cross-country ski in Southwest Michigan ..read more

Stunning. Majestic. Jaw-dropping beautiful. Magical. These are some words you will say as you gasp at the sight of the St. Joseph North and South Pier lighthouses and catwalk drenched in ice on Lake Michigan. While Nature’s amazing sculptures are temporary, seeing them in person even once will leave an impression that will last for decades.  ..read more

If you want to see Christmas lights that would make Clark Griswold excitedly gaze with wonder – without the confusion of them turning on and off again — then come to Southwest Michigan! Each November, these bulbs are painstakingly placed throughout our region. Some are set to music, others you can walk through and all are a popular itinerary item for every visitor and local. Don’t miss out on the Christmas spirit! And don’t settle for less. Visit the best Christmas light displays in Southwest Michigan, and make us your home away from home for the holidays ..read more