Mecosta County Area Convention Visitors Bureau

About Mecosta County Adjacent to the Manistee National Forest, Mecosta County offers nature lovers many exploring opportunities.

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History Mecosta County is named after Chief Mecosta, the leader of the Potawatomi Native American tribe that once traveled the local waterways in search of fish and game.

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Come discover Mecosta County Enjoy a lazy, summer afternoon tubing down the majestic Muskegon River, a colorful, fall stroll along the Big Rapids Riverwalk - with access for all or how about a scenic snowmobile ride on the White Pine Trail offering nature at its finest.

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Things To Do If you are an outdoor enthusiast this is the place to be! From biking to hiking, snowshoeing to snowmobiling, hunting and fishing, horseback riding and golf – just to mention a few.

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Come discover Mecosta County and the Greater Big Rapids Area
If you are an outdoor enthusiast, this is the place to be! Enjoy a lazy, summer afternoon tubing down the majestic Muskegon River, a colorful, fall stroll along the Big Rapids Riverwalk - with access for all or how about a scenic snowmobile ride on the White Pine Trail offering nature at its finest. Don’t miss fishing in one of our numerous streams, rivers and over 100 lakes. Hunting is also abundant with our 14,000 acres of state land and private game areas.

At the Mecosta County Area Convention & Visitors Bureau we have an abundant supply of brochures and fliers to cover the numerous attractions, activities, facilities and services available in our area.

If you can't find the information you are looking for on our web site please feel free to contact us directly at 1-888-229-4-FUN or e-mail us!

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Event Calendar

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Riverdays Festival
Thursday, September 02, 2010 - Monday, September 06, 2010

BR Bandshell Summer Concert
Saturday, September 04, 2010 12pm

Labor Day Arts and Craft Show
Monday, September 06, 2010 10am

42nd Annual Labor Day Arts and Crafts Festival
Monday, September 06, 2010 10am

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Visitors come from all over the U.S. to experience hunting in Mecosta County. From state land to private facilities, hunting is a popular sport in this area. Enjoy over 100 lakes, numerous streams and of course the Muskegon River – the second longest...

If you are looking for great things to see and do with your family then you have come to the right place! Not only is Mecosta County a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts but for their families as well. Flush with diverse natural, man-made, and cultural offerings...

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Michigan’s highway M-20 intersects with US 131 in Big Rapids, bringing east-west traffic through the area. The Mecosta County is located along West Michigan’s major transportation route, US 131. With this expressway running from the Indiana Border to the northern...

Gerald R. Ford International Airport
5500 44th Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
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Indian Trails Bus Line
14342 Northland Dr
Big Rapids, MI 49307
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