Imagining Muskegon

It's always changing...

A pot of gold-en sand.

"Life is an adventure to be lived, not a problem to be solved." --Author Unknown

“I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read, and all the friends I want to see.” --John Burroughs

Well, Muskegon, on my way to my destination last night, I was intrigued by the sun pushing its rays through the dark, gray clouds, and just had to go the other way – toward the beach. On the way there, I started wondering if this detour would be worth it – which, I’ve found, is futile, because you never really know what you’re going to see at the beach here…

An hour and a half later, I arrived at my destination (yes, the people in my life are used to my circuitous routes borne of my hunger for exploring the area), having taken in a stunning feature film put on by nature involving an emerald-green lake, a brilliant double-rainbow, exploding purple and pink clouds, and a sun that painted the horizon in sweeping strokes of fiery red and yellow …

Everywhere I looked, something new to see appeared, and every time I turned back around, the scene had changed… People were stopping their cars, getting out and trying to capture the frame-worthy scenes through the cool raindrops, talking to strangers about the unusual scenes: “Do you see that double rainbow? That’s really something.” “Have you seen a sunset like this? This is amazing.”

This was just one very small part of another gorgeous, exciting day here, Muskegon. It can be even better when the sun’s shining on the beach and the city during the day, illuminating the hustle and bustle of the area: sailboats, beach umbrellas and tents, flowers, and people in bright summer garb wandering around and relaxing – among many, many other happenings.

Already today, for example, thousands of people got up and ran or walked 3.1 or 9.3 miles in the 31st edition of the Seaway Run. Thousands of others patronized the (thrice-weekly) Muskegon Farmers Market. Throughout the rest of the day, Muskegon residents and visitors from all over the country will stroll the beaches, swim in the waters, check out the homegrown cuisine offerings, hike the dunes or the forests, and watch or participate in the Summer Sailstice on Muskegon Lake...

And then there will be another breathtaking sunset as people start their bonfires, set up their chairs at the drive-in, sip cocktails on patios, head out dancing, or just take it all in. If you’re looking for something to do, you don’t have to look very far. Just jump in the car, on the bike, or on foot and see where the day takes you…

See ya on your adventure.

--Imaginer