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We're diving into the best hidden gems in West Michigan β€” and introducing the amazing Sarah Wood, our executive assistant and right hand! πŸ™Œβ 
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From secret trails to cozy campsites and the dreamiest sunset beaches, Sarah shares her top picks and some local knowledge you won’t want to miss. πŸŒ²πŸŒ…β 
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🌿 Hidden hikes:
β€’ Owasippe Trail (Twin Lake): owasippeadventure.com/trails
β€’ Kitchel Lindquist Dunes (Grand Haven): klhdunespreserve.org/trail-information

πŸ₯Ύ Favorite hike:
β€’ Saugatuck Dunes South Loop (5.5 miles): Michigan DNR Info

πŸ•οΈ Camping favorites:
β€’ Nordhouse Dunes: USDA Site | Michigan Water Trails Info
β€’ Newaygo State Park: Michigan DNR Info
β€’ Idema Explorers/Ottawa Sands: miottawa.org/parks/iec

πŸŒ… Sunset spots:
β€’ Laketown Beach (Holland): holland.org listing
β€’ Meinert Park (Montague): muskegoncountyparks.org
β€’ Olive Shores Park (West Olive): miottawa.org
β€’ Windsnest Park: miottawa.org
β€’ Dog-friendly: Kirk Park (off-leash): visitgrandhaven.com

🫐 Local love:
β€’ Blueberry Haven (jam, salsa, chocolate-covered blueberries): @blueberryhaven
β€’ Blue Star Barns (coffee, bike rentals, flowers, food trucks): @bluestarbarns

πŸ’‘ Plan your next coastal day trip with Sarah’s faves!Β