Welcome to Newaygo,
The perfect life naturally.
Imagine walking to the sound of steady water flowing through town. Wildlife, rising and going naturally about their day. Grab a hot cup of coffee in a cool downtown and take a stroll through the canopy of trees to the riverside.
Ahh…yes, the Muskegon Riverside. Dominant and strong, yet peacefully inviting – to all forms of life. Rod and reel in one hand, coffee in the other. Salmon and steelhead a flurry upriver. Slight breeze. Quiet.
Another harvest moon changing the hue of nature. First Yellow. A bit of
Snow, in a silent cascade falling from the sky. Fresh tracks, large and small leading into the forest. The subtle crunch of winter beneath your boot. A pitter-pat of anticipation as all things slumber to come again renewed. Slight breeze. Quiet.
An afternoon alternating emails and kayaks. A labor-less lunch satisfying both mind and body. Some quick phone calls to clients and back to the park. Slight breeze. Quiet.
Friday after work. Packing only comfort necessities. Jump in your car. Smile as you wave goodbye to concrete and welcome the weekend, naturally. Less than an hour you arrive. Slight breeze. Quiet.
Monday. Business and chaos as usual around you. There’s a smile on your face and inside you feel a slight breeze, quiet.
That’s what it’s like in Newaygo. Because you never really leave.
Back Then
Take a brief look back at the history of the Newaygo area.
Explore the many virtues of and learn about the area as it as today; Angling, Hunting, Winter Recreation, Hiking and Camping, Canoeing near Hardy Dam, Shopping, Lifestyle, Festivals. (Click here for more information)
Down The Road
Consider the possibilities and opportunities awaiting you in Newaygo. Just 40 minutes from Grand Rapids Medical Mile,
Nearby Attractions
There are many attractions you may find of interest within an hours drive. These include the JJ Ranch and indoor water park (Rothbury) Dune rides on the shores of Lake Michigan (Hart), Lake Michigan ( Hart or Muskegon) high speed ferry service (Lake Express) to (Milwaukee and Muskegon) Michigan's Adventure Amusement Park (Muskegon) Little River Casino (Manistee) Big Air Motor Cross (Newaygo), Dan Raymond Park in Newaygo (Motorcycle hill climb)
Newaygo County has 2 huge historical water dams remain, Croton and Hardy. Hardy is the largest earthen dam East of the Mississippi. The Muskegon River continues to be the main attraction for summer cottage residents and fisherman, who find it nearly the best source for steel head in the spring and salmon in the fall, anywhere in Michigan. Camping at one of many rustic or modern Newaygo campgrounds is also a great adventure. Tubing and canoing on the river are summertime favorites. Hunting, snowmobiling and cross country skiing are wintertime favorites, with over half the county (100,000 acres) contained in the Manistee National Forest.
