Social media video is designed to invite visitors to Bay City this summer
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is promoting a video around the state in a bid to showcase the community and entice visitors to come here.
West Bay City
Bay City asks how you would spend $31 million to transform the community
Bay City is in line to receive $31 million in American Rescue Plan funds. This month, the city commission is asking for proposals for the money.
Birdwatching is a hobby taking flight along the Saginaw Bay Birding Trail, which includes Bay County
Birdwatching is an inexpensive hobby that adds enjoyment to time spent hiking and biking in the area’s nature preserves and parks. In Bay County, you can even spot raptors hunting in downtown.
Get your feet on the street in two Bay City business districts to enjoy music, food, and fun
Businesses in Downtown Bay City and in the Midland Street district kick off the summer season with music, food trucks, and more.
Be a tourist in your own town in the Great Lakes Bay Region
An insider’s guide to enjoying a weekend (or three) in Bay City, Midland, and Mount Pleasant. Our writers highlight some of their favorite activities, nightspots, eateries, and overnight accommodations.
Larry McCray is happy to be singing the blues live on a Bay City stage for the first time in a year
Larry McCray concert celebrates his 61st birthday and his return to live performances while raising money for the Bay County Animal Shelter.
Improvements for the Linwood Scenic Access Site include sidewalks, a dock, and a kayak launch
A coalition of agencies and individuals have big plans for a Linwood park, which is the only free, public access point to the Saginaw Bay in Bay County.
Extreme spring cleaning comes to Bay City’s parks this week
On April 23, the United Way Day of Caring and Wenonah Park Cleanup Day converge to send volunteers to spruce up the city’s parks.
These trails were made for walking
The Issue Media Group editors in the Great Lakes Bay Region walk you through our 10 favorite hiking and biking trails in the Great Lakes Bay Region. These paths take you through natural areas, small towns, cityscapes, and more.
The ice fishing season may be ending in Bay City, but don’t put your shanty away just yet
Operation Shantyville has grown from one man’s mission to support local businesses into a community phenomenon as diners pack their tents to eat outdoors, extending the capacity of area restaurants.
