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Top Outdoor Winter Activities in Southwest Michigan

Man snow skiing downhill

Pure Michigan is pure delight during the winter months. Michigan simply sparkles with its abundance of open spaces and scenic wonder. From snowshoeing and skiing to skating and hiking, many fun opportunities are available during the colder months. During your stay at Castle in the Country, you will relish these top outdoor winter activities in…

7 Places to Hike in Southwest Michigan

Scenic trail between tall tree with fall foliage

If you’re wondering where the best places to hike in Southwest Michigan are, then keep reading. These 7 best places to hike are all located within 30 minutes of our Castle in the Country Bed and Breakfast. In fact, we’re within a 30-minute scenic drive from some stunningly scenic trails! When you book an overnight…

Lake Michigan Beach Vacation – Top 3 Beaches

Dreaming of the perfect Lake Michigan beach vacation with your special someone? Our Southwest Michigan 10-room inn is centrally located to the best area beaches and we love giving our guests personalized recommendations on the perfect way to spend their day before returning to our scenic and secluded property. 1) Oval Beach – Saugatuck Ranked #1…

Top 10 Outdoor Experiences in Southwest Michigan

A view of the Castle Keep (farmhouse with 5 guestrooms) amidst brilliant fall foliage

These are our top 10 outdoor experiences in Southwest Michigan — and many can be done right here on our property! The beauty and fun to experience are practically endless. You can experience the best adult getaway with equal parts fun and relaxing. Pack your bags, bring your camera (or phone), and get ready to…

A Bicycle Trip to Saugatuck

This is Herb, co-owner of Castle in the Country. I usually write about my bicycle adventures in a different blog, Herb Bikes a Lot, but you might be interested in this ride which features some local attractions. The distance to Saugatuck by this route is 33 miles, a 66 mile round trip. A map and…

Bittersweet Ski Resort Getaway

If you and your loved one are eagerly planning your skiing/snowboarding trip to Bittersweet Ski Resort for the season, our beautiful countryside Saugatuck area B&B offers the perfect place to warm up on your romantic escape. We are conveniently located 15 minutes from Bittersweet Ski Resort, our couples enjoy hitting the slopes by day and returning to…

Biking Vacation in Michigan

During the milder seasons, we love to get outside and enjoy our slice of paradise in the Michigan countryside. What better way to enjoy our 65 acres of wooded trails than by fat tire bike? Fat tire bikes are bicycles with giant tires for riding through just about any trail condition. We’ve added two fat…

Biking in Michigan is a Spectacular Adventure

Spring is in the air, and we are very excited to get outside and enjoy Michigan in bloom. What better way to enjoy our 65 acres of wooded trails than by fat bike? Trending our nation, fat bikes are bicycles with giant tires perfect for riding through just about any trail condition in any season.…