Discover Holland Michigan 2022 Visitors Guide

Hollanders believe winter gets a bad rap . In fact, many consider the chilly season from December until March to be their favorite time of year. Our area’s natural beauty is stunning during the winter months . Lake effect snow and glittering ice crystals can make an outdoor expedition not just a way to keep fit, but a way to be inspired. Cross-country ski along the top of dunes for a breathtaking view of Lake Michigan and its frosted winter beaches. Snowshoe through hemlocks, stand-up paddleboard through craggily ice

formations, or whiz down an illuminated sledding hill. A mid-winter thaw doesn’t stop the fun – there’s still hiking and fat-tire biking, which is outstanding in any season. When it's time to take a break from the elements , head downtown (or start there, if you prefer to get your exercise winding through shops rather than snow hills). Our heated streets and cobblestone sidewalks make hopping from a boutique to a fair-trade shop to an outdoor specialty store a slip-free adventure. Ready to relax? Cozy up to a patio heater at one of our outdoor beer gardens and toast to a day well done.

PIGEON CREEK PARK 12524 Stanton St West Olive, MI 49460 miottawa.org/parks/ pigeoncreek.htm

RILEY TRAILS Î 16300 Riley St Holland 49424 Cross-country skiing, fat tire + mountain biking. miottawa.org/parks/riley.htm VAN RAALTE FARM Î 24th Street (between Waverly + Country Club Rd) (616) 928.2450 7AM-10PM • Lighted sledding hill, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing.

OUTDOOR DISCOVERY CENTER Î 4214 56th St Holland 49423 outdoordiscovery.org Trails for walking, jogging, hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Snowshoe rentals available. Call (616) 393.9453 for trail conditions and hours.

DEGRAAF NATURE CENTER Î 600 Graafschap Rd Holland 49423 outdoordiscovery.org/degraaf/ Snowshoeing, wooded hiking trails.

7AM-10PM • Trails lit after dusk. Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and lighted sledding hill. Lodge offers ski and snowshoe rentals, refreshments and fireplace. Call (616) 738.9531 for trail conditions.

HEMLOCK CROSSING Î 8115 West Olive Rd West Olive, MI 49460 miottawa.org/Parks/ hemlockcrossing.htm Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, wooded hiking trails.

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PHOTOS L-R: BIG RED, CROSS COUNTRY SKIING TRAILS, RILEY TRAILS, PIGEON CREEK SLEDDING HILL, SNOWY MOUNTAIN BIKING TRAILS

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