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May 27, 2025 45 mins

Visit Muskegon: Your Guide to Michigan’s Four-Season Outdoor Playground.

Welcome back to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series. In today’s episode, we’re heading to one of Michigan’s hidden gems with guest Bob Lukens, Community Development Director for Visit Muskegon and the Muskegon County Parks Department. Bob gives us a true insider’s tour of Muskegon County, a destination boasting three state parks, over 27 miles of spectacular beaches, impressive dunes, and a vibrant blend of history, recreation, and four-season fun.

DISCUSSION

00:00 Muskegon: Parks, Beaches, and Attractions

04:10 Year-Round Outdoor Activities Expansion

10:21 Cruise Ships Visiting Muskegon

16:52 "Planning Muskegon Trail Connections"

21:16 "Evolving Lake Michigan Destination"

25:32 Upcoming Events Page Overview

28:46 Mosquito Creek Biking Trails

33:38 Electric Bikes Enhance Lakeshore Rides

35:44 Lakeshore Dining Highlights

40:03 Muskegon's Hidden Gems Revealed

41:57 Billy Strings' Michigan Connection

44:29 "Explore Visit Muskegon Online"

STATE PARKS

Muskegon State Park
P.J. Hoffmaster State Park
Duck Lake State Park

CONNECT WITH VISIT MUSKEGON

Learn more about Muskegon County and Muskegon, MI activities, lodging, and events on their website at https://www.visitmuskegon.org/ and follow their social sites: 

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/VisitMuskegon/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visitmuskegon/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/visit-muskegon/ 
x: 
https://twitter.com/visitmuskegon?lang=en

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KEYWORDS

Bob Lukens, Visit Muskegon, Muskegon County, Pure Michigan, Lake Michigan, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast

#VisitMuskegon #MuskegonCounty #PureMichigan #LakeMichigan #OutdoorAdventureSeries #Podcast 


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