| 01 | Hospice of Michigan Fun Fest - 4:00 PM
Scottville Optimist Hall/Clown Band Shell |
| | Children's carnival 4-6 pm, bake sale, Scottville Optimist popcorn wagon, bratwursts & hot dogs, Scottville Clown Band Patriotic Concert to follow. (231) 845-0321, ext. 3422 (Jean)
www.hom.org |
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| 01 | Scottville outdoor concert series - 7:30 PM
Scottville Optimist Hall, Clown Band Shell |
| | Scottville Clown Band Patriotic Concert |
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| 03 | Freedom Festival Children & Pets Parade - 6:30 PM
Downtown Ludington |
| | Winners in five categories; all participants receive goodies. (231) 845-5252 (Stephanie) |
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| 04 | Freedom Festival Fireworks
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| | Fireworks begin at dusk over Lake Michigan. (231) 480-4679 (Lexi) |
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| 04 | Freedom Festival Grand Parade - 2:00 PM
Downtown Ludington |
| | Parade steps off from the corner of Madison and Ludington avenues. Theme for 2008 "Tie a Yellow Ribbon, a Tribute to our Troops".(231) 480-4679 (Lexi) |
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| 05 - 6 | West Shore Art League Fine Arts & Crafts Fair - 10
Ludington's City Park |
| | Fine arts and crafts fair dedicated to providing the very best juried artists from around the U.S. and Canada. All day entertainment and children's activities also available. (231) 845-5922 (Sue)
www.westshoreartleague.org |
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| 05 | Outdoor Antiques Market - 10:00 AM
Cole's Antiques Villa, Ludington |
| | Some of our antiques dealers will be set up outside the perimeter of our building buying and selling one-on-one with our visitors. Great buys! (231) 845-7414 (Sally)
www.colesantiquesvilla.com |
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| 05 | Hamlin Lake Fireworks - 10:15 PM
Upper Hamlin Lake opposite Wilson Hill Park |
| | Fireworks displayed from Camp Douglas Smith (no public access) and are visible from boats, Victory Twp. Park, Wilson Hill Park, and south shore of Upper Hamlin Lake. Sponsored by donations from members and friends of Hamlin Lake Preservation Society. (231) 843-3169 (Kent) |
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| 05 | Beulah Art Show
Beulah, Michigan |
| | Come to the Beulah Park and see dozens of artists display their work. |
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| 06 | Lakeside Worship - 7:00 PM
Waterfront Park, Ludington |
| | Comtemporary worship service with an abundance of music, joy, fellowship and teaching in a beautiful outdoor setting. Bring blankets & chairs. Sponsored by Lakeside Chapel & Retreat Center. (231) 843-9515 (Greg Kett or Gregg DeMey) |
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| 07 | Magician Gordon Russ
Mason County District Library (Ludington) |
| | Performing at 1:00 and 7:00 pm.
For details call (231)843-8465 (Sue) www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us |
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| 08 | Scottville outdoor concert series - 7:30 PM
Scottville Optimist Hall, Clown Band Shell |
| | Edgar Struble |
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| 11 - 13 | Scottville Summerfest Weekend
Downtown Scottville and Riverside Park |
| | Includes car cruise and show, Rubber Ducky Race and Chicken BBQ. 845-0324 |
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| 11 | Quilts in the Pines quilt show - 10:00 AM
Historic White Pine Village |
| | Presented by Country Quilters' Guild. (231) 843-4808
www.historicwhitepinevillage.org |
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| 12 | Garden and Antique Tractor Pull
Western Michigan Old Engine Club grounds |
| | At show grounds behind Scottville's Riverside Park.
(231) 757-9236 (Estella) |
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| 12 | Friends of Ludington Library Used Book Sale - 10:0
Front of Ludington Library |
| | Home Tour supports the historical murals in Ludington. Cost $10. (231) 843-2858 |
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| 12 | Ludington Mural Society Annual Home Tour - 1:00 PM
Throughout Mason County |
| | Home Tour supports the historical murals in Ludington. Cost $10. (231) 843-2858 |
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| 13 | 19th Annual AAUW Antique Show & Sale - 8:00 AM
Mason County Fairgrounds |
| | 50+ dealers of quality antiques, as well as food vendors. Proceeds used for local scholarships. $3 admission. Sponsored by American Association of University Women, Ludington Area Branch. (231) 843-9471 (Kathy)
www.aauwmi.org |
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| 14 | Lakeside Worship - 7:00 PM
Waterfront Park, Ludington |
| | Comtemporary worship service with an abundance of music, joy, fellowship and teaching in a beautiful outdoor setting. Bring blankets & chairs. Sponsored by Lakeside Chapel & Retreat Center. (231) 843-9515 (Greg Kett or Gregg DeMey) |
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| 14 | Monday Morning Science - 10:00 AM
Mason County District Library (Ludington) |
| | Registration is required. All library programs are free of charge. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
For details call (231)843-8465 (Sue) www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us |
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| 14 | Learn to Juggle with Joel - 1:00 PM
Mason County District Library (Ludington) |
| | For details call (231)843-8465 (Sue) www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us |
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| 15 | Village Fish Fry - 4:00 PM
Historic White Pine Village |
| | (231) 843-4808
www.historicwhitepinevillage.org |
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| 15 | Scottville outdoor concert series - 7:30 PM
Scottville Optimist Hall, Clown Band Shell |
| | Pentwater Civic Band |
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| 16 | Teddy Bear Picnic - 10:30 AM
Mason County District Library (Scottville) |
| | For details call (231)843-8465 (Sue) www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us |
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| 17 - 20 | Ludington Offshore Fishing Tournament
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| 17 | Magic Workshops
Mason County District Library (Ludington) |
| | Children 8 & younger 1 pm.
Children 8 & older 2:30 pm.
Registration is required. All library programs are free of charge. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
For details call (231)843-8465 (Sue) www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us |
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| 17 | Children's Day at White Pine Village - 10:00 AM
Historic White Pine Village |
| | (231) 843-4808
www.historicwhitepinevillage.org |
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| 18 | Friday Night Live - 6:30 PM
Downtown Ludington |
| | Live entertainment, food and family fun in downtown Ludington. (231) 845-6237 (Heather) |
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| 19 - 26 | West Michigan Fair
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| 19 | Old Time Base Ball Match - 1:00 PM
Historic White Pine Village |
| | (231) 843-4808
www.historicwhitepinevillage.org |
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| 19 | New Reformation Classic Dixieland Jazz Band - 8:00
Center Stage Theater, WSCC |
| | Dixieland Jazz at its best. New Orleans comes to Michigan. Admission: $12 Adults, $10.00 Seniors, $7 WSCC Students and Children, $14 at the door |
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| 20 | Mason County Garden Club's Annual Garden Walk - 1:
Various gardens in Mason County |
| | A variety of local gardens will be featured in this annual event. (231) 757-3605 (Deb) |
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| 20 | Bucconeer Bash - 4:00 PM
Ludington Boat Club, Lake St., Ludington |
| | Lakeshore Parrot Head Club hosts this evening of music, cheeseburgers and beverages. Funds raised will help the Andre Bosse Kids House. http://lakeshoreparrotheadclub.googlepages.com |
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| 20 | Lakeside Worship - 7:00 PM
Waterfront Park, Ludington |
| | Comtemporary worship service with an abundance of music, joy, fellowship and teaching in a beautiful outdoor setting. Bring blankets & chairs. Sponsored by Lakeside Chapel & Retreat Center. (231) 843-9515 (Greg Kett or Gregg DeMey) |
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| 21 | Monday Morning Science - 10:00 AM
Mason County District Library (Ludington) |
| | Registration is required. All library programs are free of charge. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
For details call (231)843-8465 (Sue) www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us |
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| 21 | Getting Buggy @ the Library - 1:00 PM
Mason County District Library (Ludington) |
| | For details call (231)843-8465 (Sue) www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us |
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| 22 | Scottville outdoor concert series - 7:30 PM
Scottville Optimist Hall, Clown Band Shell |
| | Performer TBA |
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| 25 | Friday Night Live - 6:30 PM
Downtown Ludington |
| | Live entertainment, food and family fun in downtown Ludington. (231) 845-6237 (Heather) |
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| 26 | Harbor Terrace Condo Tour - 1:00 PM
Harbor Terrace Condos - 105 West Danaher |
| | Harbor Terrace is Ludington's most unusual condo development. It is an adaptive reuse project which created 36 luxury loft condos from a 1920's waterfront shoe factory. Private owners will be opening their units as a fundraiser for the new Ludington Center for the Arts. Each unit is unique. For more information email PegHG@aol.com. |
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| 26 | Mystery Motorcycle Run
Hart, MI |
| | Weekend warriors and motorcycle enthusiasts will begin gathering at the Car-GO Gas Station, on Polk Road in Hart at 10:00 am with no idea where the day will lead them. The 9th Annual Mystery Motorcycle Run is a benefit motorcycle ride organized by volunteers to help support the programs and services of the Andre' Bosse Centers. The Bosse Centers provide services to child victims of abuse and thier families in Lake, Mason, Newaygo & Oceana Counties. Participants are encouraged to collect pledges prior to the run. Ride starts at 11:00 am. For more info & pledge sheet go to http://www.andrebossecenter/events |
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| 27 | Lakeside Worship - 7:00 PM
Waterfront Park, Ludington |
| | Comtemporary worship service with an abundance of music, joy, fellowship and teaching in a beautiful outdoor setting. Bring blankets & chairs. Sponsored by Lakeside Chapel & Retreat Center. (231) 843-9515 (Greg Kett or Gregg DeMey) |
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| 28 | Monday Morning Science - 10:00 AM
Mason County District Library (Ludington) |
| | Registration is required. All library programs are free of charge. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
For details call (231)843-8465 (Sue) www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us |
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| 28 | Mobile Planetarium - 1:00 PM
Mason County District Library (Ludington) |
| | For details call (231)843-8465 (Sue) www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us |
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| 29 | Scottville outdoor concert series - 7:30 PM
Scottville Optimist Hall, Clown Band Shell |
| | Performer TBA |
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| 31 | Children's Day at White Pine Village - 10:00 AM
Historic White Pine Village |
| | (231) 843-4808
www.historicwhitepinevillage.org |
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| 31 | Western Michigan Old Engine Show
Western Michigan Old Engine Club |
| | At show grounds behind Scottville's Riverside Park. (231) 757-9236 (Estella) |
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| 01 - 3 | Western Michigan Old Engine Show
Western Michigan Old Engine Club |
| | At show grounds behind Scottville's Riverside Park. (231) 757-9236 (Estella) |
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| 01 | Friday Night Live - 6:30 PM
Downtown Ludington |
| | Live entertainment, food and family fun in downtown Ludington. (231) 845-6237 (Heather) |
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| 03 | Lakeside Worship - 7:00 PM
Waterfront Park, Ludington |
| | Comtemporary worship service with an abundance of music, joy, fellowship and teaching in a beautiful outdoor setting. Bring blankets & chairs. Sponsored by Lakeside Chapel & Retreat Center. (231) 843-9515 (Greg Kett or Gregg DeMey) |
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| 04 | Traveling Zoo
Mason County District Library (Ludington) |
| | Event showing at 1 & 2:15 pm.
For details call (231)843-8465 (Sue)
www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us |
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| 05 | Circus Day - 1:00 PM
Mason County District Library (Scottville) |
| | For details call (231)843-8465 (Sue) www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us |
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| 05 | Clown Band Concert/Corn Roast - 4:00 PM
Historic White Pine Village |
| | (231) 843-4808
www.historicwhitepinevillage.org |
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| 08 | Friday Night Live - 6:30 PM
Downtown Ludington |
| | Live entertainment, food and family fun in downtown Ludington. (231) 845-6237 (Heather) |
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| 08 | Movies in the Park - 9:30 PM
The Ludington City Park |
| | The movie of the night:"Barnyard" will start at dusk. For more informations, contact Gail Lyons 231-843-9460. |
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| 09 - 10 | Gold Coast Artisan Fair
Ludington City Park |
| | 10 am-6 pm Saturday, 10 am-4 pm Sunday. 845-0324 |
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| 09 | Outdoor Antiques Market - 10:00 AM
Cole's Antiques Villa, Ludington |
| | Some of our antiques dealers will be set up outside the perimeter of our building buying and selling one-on-one with our visitors. Great buys! (231) 845-7414 (Sally) www.colesantiquesvilla.com |
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| 09 | Memorial Medical Center Foundation 2nd Annual Bene
Lincoln Hills Golf Club |
| | For information contact Bob at (231) 845-3613. |
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| 10 | Lakeside Worship - 7:00 PM
Waterfront Park, Ludington |
| | Comtemporary worship service with an abundance of music, joy, fellowship and teaching in a beautiful outdoor setting. Bring blankets & chairs. Sponsored by Lakeside Chapel & Retreat Center. (231) 843-9515 (Greg Kett or Gregg DeMey) |
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| 11 | Harpbeat - 1:00 PM
Mason County District Library (Ludington) |
| | For details call (231)843-8465 (Sue) www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us |
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| 12 | Scottville outdoor concert series - 7:30 PM
Scottville Optimist Hall, Clown Band Shell |
| | Performer TBA |
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| 15 | Loan Me A Tenor
Mills Community House |
| | Benzie Area Players Present "Loan Me A Tenor" at 8pm. |
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| 16 | HELP Ministries M.A.D. Ride
United Methodist Church, 5810 Bryant Road, Ludington |
| | Beginning at 8 a.m., a scenic ride through one of four routes of 14, 27, 64 or 100 miles. Routes take riders through many townships of Mason County with rest stops conveniently located and equipped with refreshments. Cost to participate is $15. Proceeds from the ride will be used by HELP to meet needs in Mason County. (231) 843-6811 (Gene)
www.help-ministry.org |
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| 16 | Ludington Boat Club Fish Fry/Boil and Auction - 1:
Ludington Boat Club, Water Street |
| | Fish fry/boil; auction of donated items from area businesses and individuals; entertainment. (231) 843-8591 (Bob)
www.hom.org |
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| 16 | Benzie Birthday Ball
Mills Community House |
| | Live Music. 8pm to 11pm |
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| 19 | Scottville outdoor concert series - 7:30 PM
Scottville Optimist Hall, Clown Band Shell |
| | Scottville Clown Band |
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| 21 | "Down on the Farm"- 10:00 AM
Historic White Pine Village |
| | (231) 843-4808
www.historicwhitepinevillage.com
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| 21 | Michigan Jamboree of T - 12:00 PM
Ludington area |
| | A gathering of Model "T" Ford car owners who gather every year and tour for three days. (231) 845-7183 (Cal) |
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| 21 | Movies in the Park - 9:30 PM
The Ludington City Park |
| | The movie of the night: "Ratatouille" will start at dusk. For more informations, contact Gail Lyons 231-843-9460. |
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| 21 - 23 | Loan Me A Tenor
Mills Community House |
| | Benzie Area Players present "Loan Me A Tenor" 8pm |
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| 22 | Summer Reading Picnic - 11:30 AM
Memorial Tree Park |
| | Registration is required. All library programs are free of charge. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
For details call (231)843-8465 (Sue) www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us |
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| 23 | Zion Music Fest
West Michigan Fairgrounds |
| | A Western Michigan music event featuring 9 bands, a magic show, petting zoo, inflatable caste, bungee run, face painting, fire department display, Mason County K-9 unit, Sheriff Department Reserves child fingerprinting booth, car show, local celebrity dunk tank, food vendors and more. For more information visit http://mysite.verizon.net/resq8ct8. |
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| 24 | Lighthouse Triathlon
Ludington |
| | www.3disciplines.com |
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| 24 | An Evening with Jeff Daniels - 7:00 PM
Manistee's 'Historic Ramsdell Theatre' |
| | Spend a musical evening with world famous actor and singer Jeff Daniels. Daniels has proven that he is not an actor who sings, but an accomplished singer/songwriter who's musical talent does not require the support of his acting. Check out his music on his website at jeffdaniels.com. Admission: $25 per seat. |
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| 25 | West Shore Art League's Ludington Gallery Tour - 7
downtown Ludington art galleries |
| | A fun night to visit all the local galleries in downtown Ludington. Passports are available at all participating galleries. Enter to win a gift certificate by completing the tour and submitting your name to the drawing. (231) 392-4709 (Amanda)
www.westshoreartleague.org |
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| 26 | Scottville outdoor concert series - 7:30 PM
Scottville Optimist Hall, Clown Band Shell |
| | Mason County Central Jazz Band |
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| 28 | Movies in the Park - 9:30 PM
The Ludington City Park |
| | The movie of the night:"Pirates of the Caribbean, World's End" will start at dusk. For more informations, contact Gail Lyons 231-843-9460. |
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| 30 - 31 | Logging Days
Historic White Pine Village |
| | 10 am-5 pm Saturday, 10 am-2 pm Sunday. 10 church service, 11 am Lumberjack Brunch and 2 pm Old Time Base Ball match on Sunday. (231) 843-4808 or www.historicwhitepinevillage.org |
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Mason County is a combination of pristine Lake Michigan coastline on its western end and prosperous farming communities inland. The Pere Marquette River, a major attraction here, traverses the county east to west through some of the most scenic state forest area in Michigan, enjoyed by canoers year around.
It can be easily accessed from Custer or Scottville. The river empties into Lake Michigan at Ludington, where the car ferry dock can be seen from the channel which flows past City Park Beach, a great place for a summer picnic and swim.
