{"id":8355,"date":"2021-07-05T12:00:48","date_gmt":"2021-07-05T12:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/?p=8355"},"modified":"2021-06-29T01:42:25","modified_gmt":"2021-06-29T01:42:25","slug":"staying-fit-fun-saugatuck-michigan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/staying-fit-fun-saugatuck-michigan\/","title":{"rendered":"Staying Fit & Having Fun In Saugatuck, Michigan"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cNever hurry.
\nTake plenty of exercise.
\nAlways be cheerful.
\nTake all the sleep you need.
\nYou may expect to be well.\u201d
\n<\/span>~ James Freeman Clarke<\/span><\/h3>\n

James, we like this philosophy. At Wickwood Inn in Saugatuck, Michigan, following these guidelines is easy. Even better, <\/span>Saugatuck offers a number of fitness options and activities to help you stay fit and healthy during your Saugatuck getaway<\/b><\/span>! Simply reserve a guest room or suite at Wickwood Inn<\/a>, and let the <\/span>activities (and <\/span>the good times!) begin. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWalking is the best possible exercise.
\nHabituate yourself to walk very far.\u201d
\n<\/span>~ Thomas Jefferson<\/span><\/h3>\n

In Saugatuck<\/span> fitness comes naturally for the locals as<\/b><\/span> it\u2019s easy to walk for miles and miles \u2014 each step surrounded by beauty. You could walk for hours along our singing sand beaches at Oval Beach<\/strong> and Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area<\/strong>, wind your way through the dunes and trails at the Saugatuck Dunes State Park<\/strong>, or simply thread your way through the unique shops, boutiques, studios and galleries throughout downtown Saugatuck \u2026 maybe even venturing over the bridge into downtown Douglas.<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking of going the distance, why not join in the 19th Annual Labor Day Bridge Walk<\/strong> on September 4? <\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to step it up a notch, try tackling the 302 stairs up the towering dune at Mt. Baldhead Park<\/strong>. Be sure and pause, catch your breath, and turn around along the way so you can get a sneak peek of the expansive views as they emerge. Once you complete the ascent, enjoy! You can make your way back down the stairs, or wind your way down the sandy trails, enjoying views of Lake Michigan all along the way. <\/span><\/p>\n

If walking is not your speed, there are so many other excellent <\/span>choices <\/span>for health and wellness in Saugatuck. <\/span><\/p>\n

Jump in and run one of our 5K, 10K, or 15K races: The Town Crier<\/strong>, the Mt. Baldhead Challenge<\/strong>, and the Fenn Valley Vine Wine\u2019d<\/strong> each offer gorgeous courses with interesting terrain. <\/span><\/p>\n

Spend hours biking through town and out into idyllic country roads. Need a snack along the way? You\u2019ll find plenty of farm stands dotting the landscape offering one of nature\u2019s superfoods \u2026 Michigan blueberries!<\/strong> Of course, you\u2019ll also find an abundance of peaches, cherries, raspberries, blackberries, apricots, plums, and more<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Or, get out onto the water. You can kayak, canoe, <\/strong><\/span>paddleboard, kiteboard, windsurf<\/span><\/strong>, sail, fish<\/strong>, or \u2026 simply hop in and swim. There\u2019s no shortage of opportunities to explore our amazing freshwater: Lake Michigan, Lake Kalamazoo, and the Kalamazoo River<\/strong> make up the perfect combination of playgrounds.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even if the weather won\u2019t cooperate, or you\u2019re simply ready for a little time indoors, Saugatuck has what you\u2019re looking for. <\/span><\/p>\n

Drop in <\/span>for a yoga class<\/strong> at the studio just across the street. Satya<\/strong> is a welcoming studio, appropriate for all levels, offering classes 7 days a week all year round. Mats and props are available at no additional cost. <\/span><\/p>\n

Try one of <\/span>the many Saugatuck gyms and<\/b><\/span> fitness centers. Blue Star Community Gym<\/strong> and Snap Fitness<\/strong> are each well-equipped and are happy to have you visit. <\/span><\/p>\n

No matter the intensity, duration, or mood \u2026 Saugatuck has the perfect health and wellness opportunity for you. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMy mission in life
\nis not merely to survive,
\nbut to thrive,
\nand to do so with some passion,
\nsome compassion, some humor,
\nand some style.\u201d
\n<\/span>~Maya Angelou<\/span><\/h3>\n

A reservation for a Saugatuck getaway at Wickwood Inn is the perfect way to reset, restore, and rejuvenate<\/strong>. Call or reserve online today<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>Your <\/span>body, mind, and spirit will thank you!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

  \u201cNever hurry. Take plenty of exercise. Always be cheerful. Take all the sleep you need. You may expect to be well.\u201d ~ James Freeman Clarke James, we like this philosophy. At Wickwood Inn in Saugatuck, Michigan, following these guidelines is easy. Even better, Saugatuck offers a number of fitness options and activities to help […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":1378,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[235,141,127,237],"class_list":["post-8355","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-getaways","tag-exercise","tag-hiking","tag-saugatuck-mi","tag-walking"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8355","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8355"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8355\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17235,"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8355\/revisions\/17235"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1378"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8355"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8355"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8355"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}