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The Best Trails to Look At Spring’s Sensational Splendor

The Best Trails to Look At Spring’s Sensational Splendor

It has been about a month since the first official day of spring on March 20. The sun is shining, birds are singing, and flowers are starting to bloom. Staying active by walking trails is a great way to participate in the healthy living movement. If you are having a staycation this spring break, here is a list of the best trails to see Michigan's beauty in Kent County and the surrounding areas.

Youth Players Experience Startling Pressure From Sports

Youth Players Experience Startling Pressure From Sports

Athletic competitions have turned friends into enemies, family fun into family feuds, and teammates into challengers. The Meijer State Games of Michigan Summer Games wants athletes to compete to the best of their abilities, but they want them to stay happy and energized. Family members, teammates, coaches, and individuals must help players overcome this pressure. 

Simple Goals For Remarkably Better Mental Health

Simple Goals For Remarkably Better Mental Health

Michigan winters with early sunsets make the days feel shorter, but the season longer. It is because of this and the short days that 20-40% of Michigan residents experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD. The Meijer State Games of Michigan wants everyone to participate in healthy living by focusing on mental health as we come out of these winter months. We are going to start by setting four achievable and measurable goals for the month.

Reasons Big Competitions Can Be Unbelievably Fun

Reasons Big Competitions Can Be Unbelievably Fun

Nobody said competitions had to be scary or extreme. They can be light-hearted, just for fun, or a checkmark on your bucket list. Athletes of all ages and abilities can find a sport perfect for their experience level, in the Meijer State Games of Michigan Summer Games. Intensity competition levels range from sanctioned tournaments to beginner divisions.

Winter Games Recap

Winter Games Recap

To celebrate participation and sportsmanship, the Meijer Winter State Games of Michigan is going to review what the winter games are, where they were hosted, and the highlights. They started in January and ended in March. 20 events were held at 22 venue locations from the snowy slopes in Marquette, to high school gyms in Grand Rapids.

Athlete Spotlight: Frank and Morgan Barthel

Athlete Spotlight: Frank and Morgan Barthel

Athlete Spotlights highlight athletes that are competing for the first time, or are a returning competitor. Today’s Athlete Spotlight features Frank and Morgan Barthel. The whole Barthel family will be returning this year in the Meijer Winter State Games Shooting - Pistol event!