Popular Kal-Haven Trail gets money for upgrades
The Kal-Haven Trail has been awarded $5 million in federal funds for the long-overdue resurfacing of 17 miles of the trail’s 33.5-mile length.
South Haven
In South Haven it's tempting to say it's all about the beach. South Haven's five miles of sandy shoreline on Lake Michigan make the city not only the playground of visiting Chicagoans and Detroiters but of water-fun lovers from across the country. For most communities it might be enough to be the place to sit on the pier watching the big boats, the spot to end the day soaking in the sunset of indescribable oranges and purples. But nature's best is just the beginning here. A downtown shopping district offers the eclectic: boutiques, T-shirt shops and a variety of restaurants. The city's four marinas have more than 225 slips some for boats as big as 65 feet and beyond. Bed-and-breakfasts, inns and rental properties abound. There's a blueberry festival complete with pancakes and pie eating contests. There's art in the park on the 4th of July weekend. Summertime is packed, but the city's year-round population of 5,000 will tell you there are four seasons to enjoy in South Haven. Throughout the year, Foundry Hall hosts national, regional and local musicians. The South Haven Center for the Arts offers lessons and exhibits. The Michigan Maritime Museum, home of the tall ship Friends Goodwill, keeps alive the city's nautical past. And for those looking for a home for their business the I-196 Business Park, with 122 available acres, offers room to grow.
Hiking trails at Porter Legacy Dunes Preserve take a step forward with $100,000 grant
A recent contribution from Entergy-Palisades to the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy will enable the conservancy to design and develop trails on the property that enable visitors to safely see the spring wildflowers and enjoy spectacular views of Lake Michigan.
Spring means it’s time to turn the bikes toward Lake Michigan for the Kal-Haven Trailblazer
On May 7, bikers will return to the Kal-Haven Trail to celebrate spring, Michigan, wheels, and gears. The Trailblazer, an annual community ride on the Kal-Haven Trail, will be back after being put on hold by COVID.
Southwest Michigan Second Wave’s top stories of 2020
Second Wave reporters, correspondents, and photographers were as busy as they could be during 2020. We're grateful that you read and shared Second Wave stories (readership is up nearly 35 percent when compared to the previous year). We hope you will let us know what you want to read about in 2021.
Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy seeks funds for matching grant, gets funds to monitor birds
The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy is just $10,000 away from what it needs to obtain matching funds that will help it preserve Porter Legacy Dunes. And Cornell Lab of Ornithology has given SWMLC a $20,000 grant to monitor birds in a second effort.
Quarantine Week 7: To hit the bike trail or stay home. For some, that’s this week’s question
More people are turning to bikes as a way to relieve stuck at home syndrome. Mark Wedel tells us what we should know before going pedaling into the world with a new virus on the loose.
Not all the beaches on Lake Michigan are eroding locals want tourists to know
'We still have a lot of beach to offer,' is the message Lake Michigan beachside communities are sending.
Rare ecosystem will be protected by South Haven Area Recreation Authority
One of the rarest ecosystems on earth can be found near South Haven and now it will be one of a series of Lake Michigan coastline properties that will be protected for public use.
Birders’ viewing platform, boardwalk, and more are coming to nature preserve in Paw Paw
Soon birders will have a new spot near Paw Paw to check out the avian wildlife, thanks to the conservation efforts of Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy.
Southwest Michigan’s Second Wave and Issue Media Group join Michigan Press Association
Membership by the parent company of Southwest Michigan’s Second Wave will more than double the number of online-only news organizations accepted into the 150-year-old organization.
