August 13th was the Annual Reeths-Puffer Neighborhood Improvement Association Parade and Party in the Park. The event that started with a 2 mile Parade route that arrived at Buel Park in Muskegon Township. The event has a long history of community support and was well attended even with threatening skies.

A great 7 piece band set the pace for a fun day that included 3 0n 3 basketball, kids events with play lands and a fun '55 gallon train ride', great food and fellowship rounded out the day of fun for all ages.  

Not only is Muskegon home to the beautiful Pere Marquette beach and park but it is also the place for our furry friends to cool off on hot days. Norman F. Kruse Park (formerly Bronson Park) at the end of Sherman Blvd in Muskegon is family and dog friendly.

The park has about one mile of Lake Michigan beach with large sand dunes. The dog welcome and friendly area is also family friendly. The beach is accessible by stairs and ramp to the beach and into the dunes. A dog beach was created on the beach along the northern part of the park were dogs are allowed off-leash. The park also has nature trails, playground, basketball court and restrooms.

The Kruse park is open from 5:30 am to 11: 00 pm. As the days heat up don't leave the 4 legged family members home, load up the kids, and the dogs and head to the beautiful Lake Michigan beach that welcomes the whole family.