The best things in Muskegon are free...

It's different out here ... as these guys know...

“For whatever we lose (like a you or a me), it's always ourselves we find in the sea.” –E.E. Cummings

“Stop being so impressed with what other people are doing and get impressed about yourself. You have a story that the world wants to hear. Go tell it!” –Stone Evans

You see, Muskegon, there’s plenty of fun and interesting stuff to do Saturday, too, and once again, it’s all free … from fishing to boat rides to a show of local talent…

Of course there’s a lot to love around here, as we’ve been learning and discussing this week, but the easiest thing to fall in love with is the water. It’s gorgeous and inspiring to enjoy from the shore, and even better to experience in a water vessel … and this is possible for anyone today, as Terrace Point Marina is offering several free activities as part of National Marina Day, including the following:

• Open house boat tours
• Pontoon rides along Muskegon Lake
• Kayak, bike, and paddleboat rentals
• Stand up paddleboard and demo lessons
• Marina cookout from noon to 2 p.m.

The marina also will hold raffles and giveaways, a facilities tour, and a marina scavenger hunt (and who doesn’t love a good scavenger hunt?).

If you’ve already got a boat, you might want to try to catch a glimpse of the first-ever Michigan Beach Polo event at Pere Marquette all afternoon. Tickets to the festivities (which were not free) are sold out, but it might be a nice view from the water…

Land- and water-lovers – and residents and non-residents – alike can take advantage of Michigan’s Summer Free Fishing Weekend Saturday and Sunday. This annual event allows fishing without a license in order to lure in more anglers.

As the day draws to a close, you can head inside to either participate in, or simply take in, Free Expression!, an open mic night at Red Lotus Gallery, 825 W. Western Avenue, from 6-8:30 p.m. Poets, musicians, authors, performers, and, hopefully, YOU will share your talent with the community. Or maybe you’ll just check it out this time … That’s what I usually do at first.

Express yourself...

There’s still time when you get out to catch the sunset over one of the lakes, then have one of those famous Muskegon bonfires with friends … or you could check out the Getty 4 Drive-In (more on that soon), or one of the many bars or restaurants with outside patios and seating to enjoy the beautiful weather…

Whatever you do today, remember to Love Muskegon or wherever you are. There’s only one today and there’s only one Skee-Town. See ya around.

--Imaginer