Norton Shores

Dune Harbor Park has officially been open to the public and a part of the Norton Shores community since March. The initial feedback has been positive.

Muskegon County’s newest park opens in Norton Shores

Dune Harbor Park has officially been open to the public and a part of the Norton Shores community since March. The initial feedback has been positive, says Bob Lukens, Muskegon County community development director.

The Mona Lake Paddle Race features 5K and 10K distances.
How paddleboarding is being used to support mental health

The Muskegon Lakeshore Paddle Club is hosting the Mona Lake Paddle Race on June 11 in Norton Shores to benefit the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan.

Vice president of Travel Michigan Dave Lorenz at home in Norton Shores.
Why Michigan’s top travel expert thinks tiny Norton Shores is best part of the Mitten

Dave Lorenz’s job has him crisscrossing the state to promote the Pure Michigan brand. And while he enjoys all of Michigan’s top tourist attractions, the Travel Michigan VP explains why Muskegon County is the place he loves to call home.

Members of the Muskegon Lakeshore Paddle Club.
Muskegon Lakeshore Paddle Club forms to host events benefiting local charities

The new nonprofit is hosting its inaugural race series this year. The June 12 and Aug. 28 events will be held on Mona Lake at Ross Park and will benefit the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan.

Jessie Nieusma works with the medical community, businesses, and schools to raise awareness and acceptance, and to humanize transgender people and kids, so they receive the care and role models need.
How an educator and advocate is building awareness and acceptance of transgender community

Jessie Nieusma works with the medical community, businesses, and schools to raise awareness and acceptance, and to humanize transgender people and kids, so they receive the care and role models needed.

Muskegon YMCA volunteers distribute bags of food to those in need.
How Muskegon YMCA is tackling food insecurity in its neighborhood

Volunteers and staff fill thousands of bags with food each Friday for the Muskegon YMCA’s food distribution program. Each bag holds a week’s worth of breakfasts and lunches for one person 18 or younger — meeting a pressing need in the community. 

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