Blue Star Drive

Blue Star Drive What we love and who we love; highlighting all the people, places and things we love here in Southwest Michigan; Blue Star Hwy and beyond.

In May of 2010 we met…again (long story, maybe we’ll tell you sometime). This time, we were ready for one another and it was only a matter of weeks before we knew that this was a forever sort of thing. By July of 2011, we had our first son, Orion Jack, and now we’re spending our days learning how to be parents and how to be grown-ups. Add in 2 dumb but adorable dogs and you’ve got the Greenes. But

this blog isn’t about our impromptu family, exactly. It’s more about appreciating the place where you are and its quirks. It’s about keeping the creativity in your days and not losing it to the everyday. It’s about learning new things all the time and using what you’ve got to build the best sort of life. read mmore here: http://bluestardrive.com/the-how-and-the-why/

06/18/2026

Productivity meets play. Welcome to the Peach Mansion. 🍑✨

Ever wonder what it’s like to stay in a grand 1800s historic home designed entirely for big groups? Take an 18-second tour of one of South Haven’s most unique escapes. 🎬👇

Whether you are planning a massive family reunion, looking for a creative "workcation" change of scenery, or booking a rejuvenating corporate retreat for your team—Peach Mansion has the space you need to spread out and come together.

Why groups love it here:
🚪 Two completely separate living wings for perfect privacy
🍳 Two full kitchens (hello, massive breakfast spreads!)
🏓 A massive game room packed with ping-pong, foosball, and darts
🌳 Huge, private grounds to unwind and explore
🏖️ Just a 10-minute walk to downtown South Haven and under a mile to South Beach!

Gather your favorite people, pack your bags, and find your space to unwind on the coast. ☀️

🔗 FB Viewers - the Link to book is in the comments below! 👇

06/17/2026

Productivity meets play. Welcome to the Peach Mansion. 🍑✨

Ever wonder what it’s like to stay in a grand 1800s historic home designed entirely for big groups? Take an 18-second tour of one of South Haven’s most unique escapes. 🎬👇

Whether you are planning a massive family reunion, looking for a creative "workcation" change of scenery, or booking a rejuvenating corporate retreat for your team—Peach Mansion has the space you need to spread out and come together.

Why groups love it here:
🚪 Two completely separate living wings for perfect privacy
🍳 Two full kitchens (hello, massive breakfast spreads!)
🏓 A massive game room packed with ping-pong, foosball, and darts
🌳 Huge, private grounds to unwind and explore
🏖️ Just a 10-minute walk to downtown South Haven and under a mile to South Beach!

Gather your favorite people, pack your bags, and find your space to unwind on the coast. ☀️

🔗FB Viewers the Link to book is in the comments below! 👇

06/13/2026

Productivity meets play. Welcome to the Peach Mansion. 🍑✨

Ever wonder what it’s like to stay in a grand 1800s historic home designed entirely for big groups? Take an 18-second tour of one of South Haven’s most unique escapes. 🎬👇

Whether you are planning a massive family reunion, looking for a creative "workcation" change of scenery, or booking a rejuvenating corporate retreat for your team—Peach Mansion has the space you need to spread out and come together.

Why groups love it here:
🚪 Two completely separate living wings for perfect privacy
🍳 Two full kitchens (hello, massive breakfast spreads!)
🏓 A massive game room packed with ping-pong, foosball, and darts
🌳 Huge, private grounds to unwind and explore
🏖️ Just a 10-minute walk to downtown South Haven and under a mile to South Beach!

Gather your favorite people, pack your bags, and find your space to unwind on the coast. ☀️

🔗 FB Viewers the Link to book is in the comments below! 👇

06/11/2026

Free weekend??? What’s the catch???

Come Stay at Hounds On Hazel & Make a Weekend of It!South Haven, Michigan is the place to be on June 6th — and we've got...
06/05/2026

Come Stay at Hounds On Hazel & Make a Weekend of It!

South Haven, Michigan is the place to be on June 6th — and we've got your perfect home base!

Hounds On Hazel is a beautiful two-story home in South Haven, MI — just the spot to wake up, grab your coffee, and head out to an incredible day of events! And yes — bring the dog!

Hounds on Hazel is stocked with everything your pup needs: dog bowls, dog beds, dog blankets, leash hooks, and treats. Plus, guests receive a complimentary Growler for free beer at South Haven BrewPub!

Book your stay: https://shores.guestybookings.com/en/properties/692f16759339d50010e65971 Or find us on Facebook: Hounds on Hazel

South Haven Festival of Cars — Kruisin' for Kylie

Saturday, June 6 | 7:30 AM – 4 PM | 561 Huron St

This is a big one — it's the 25th Anniversary AND final show! Don't miss:

Classic cars, trucks & bikes on display
Show-n-Shine all day
DJ sets & a special guest band
Silent auction & awards ceremony
FREE entry for participants & spectators
All proceeds benefit Hunt for a Cure Michigan — fighting Cystic Fibrosis
FREE Fun Fest at the Michigan Maritime Museum

Saturday, June 6 | 11 AM – 3 PM

Keep the fun going with a FREE community carnival!

Games, giveaways & educational activities
Free museum entry
Free city-wide shuttle from the Senior Center, City Hall & Maritime Museum
Lunch & raffle tickets available for just $1 each (cash only)
Make It a Getaway!

Why drive back when you can stay at Hounds On Hazel? Two stories of comfort in beautiful South Haven — the perfect retreat after a full day of cars, music, and fun in the sun!

New Dog-friendly Getaway for 14 | Near the Shore Dog-friendly retreat that celebrates the dogs of SoHa Free coffee, hot tea, and hot chocolate to hel...

Come Stay at Hounds On Hazel & Make a Weekend of It!South Haven, Michigan is the place to be on June 6th — and we've got...
06/03/2026

Come Stay at Hounds On Hazel & Make a Weekend of It!

South Haven, Michigan is the place to be on June 6th — and we've got your perfect home base!

Hounds On Hazel is a beautiful two-story home in South Haven, MI — just the spot to wake up, grab your coffee, and head out to an incredible day of events! And yes — bring the dog!

Hounds on Hazel is stocked with everything your pup needs: dog bowls, dog beds, dog blankets, leash hooks, and treats. Plus, guests receive a complimentary Growler for free beer at South Haven BrewPub!

Book your stay: https://shores.guestybookings.com/en/properties/692f16759339d50010e65971 Or find us on Facebook: Hounds on Hazel

South Haven Festival of Cars — Kruisin' for Kylie

Saturday, June 6 | 7:30 AM – 4 PM | 561 Huron St

This is a big one — it's the 25th Anniversary AND final show! Don't miss:

Classic cars, trucks & bikes on display
Show-n-Shine all day
DJ sets & a special guest band
Silent auction & awards ceremony
FREE entry for participants & spectators
All proceeds benefit Hunt for a Cure Michigan — fighting Cystic Fibrosis
FREE Fun Fest at the Michigan Maritime Museum

Saturday, June 6 | 11 AM – 3 PM

Keep the fun going with a FREE community carnival!

Games, giveaways & educational activities
Free museum entry
Free city-wide shuttle from the Senior Center, City Hall & Maritime Museum
Lunch & raffle tickets available for just $1 each (cash only)
Make It a Getaway!

Why drive back when you can stay at Hounds On Hazel? Two stories of comfort in beautiful South Haven — the perfect retreat after a full day of cars, music, and fun in the sun!

"Why South Haven keeps winning: a red lighthouse, open water sunsets, and actual blueberries""South Haven's southwest Mi...
05/29/2026

"Why South Haven keeps winning: a red lighthouse, open water sunsets, and actual blueberries"

"South Haven's southwest Michigan shoreline gives you seven public beaches to choose from.

South Beach and North Beach draw the biggest crowds, with concession stands, restrooms and play equipment already in place.

Downtown sits just steps from the water, compact enough to walk in an afternoon, with shops, galleries and harbor views at every turn.

The city earned a Pure Michigan Trail Town designation in 2019, which means the connections between the water, the trails and the streets are built into how the whole place works."

05/29/2026

☀️ JUNE BOOK DIRECT SPECIAL ☀️
The lake is calling… and we’re kicking off summer early.

Book direct and save 10% OFF select Shores Vacation Rentals stays during the first week of June (thru the 14th) — with arrival starting any day that week! 🌊🏡

Only At these Featured Getaways:
✨ Firefly Grove
✨ Frankie’s Place
✨ Harts Haven
✨ Hounds of Hazel
✨ Landings 1
✨ Lotties at Trailside
✨ Mariners Cove 11
✨ Mermaid Bliss
✨ Soft Landing

Whether you’re planning a beach escape, a dog-friendly adventure, a family recharge, or a quiet sunset weekend on Lake Michigan, now’s the perfect time to lock in early summer before the peak-season rush hits.

📅 Valid for select stays beginning the first week of June
📍 Book Direct for the discount
🌐 Reserve now at Stay With Shores

Because summer memories start better when you skip the extra booking fees. 😎🌅

South Haven is not alone in this struggle.Communities all across Michigan — from beach towns to lake towns to small down...
05/28/2026

South Haven is not alone in this struggle.
Communities all across Michigan — from beach towns to lake towns to small downtown districts — are wrestling with the same question:

“How do we protect our identity while also surviving economically?”

Tourism has become one of Michigan’s major industries. The State knows it. Local businesses know it. Thousands of working families know it. Restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, breweries, artists, landscapers, cleaners, maintenance workers, marinas, festivals, and small businesses all depend on the seasonal energy tourism brings.

The challenge is not tourism itself.
The challenge is balance.

South Haven, like many Michigan communities, has become emotionally divided over growth, short-term rentals, seasonal visitors, and what the future should look like. But the truth is, many of us are more connected than we want to admit. Visitors support local jobs. Local charm attracts visitors. And the people who fall in love with these towns often become future homeowners, investors, volunteers, and advocates for the community itself.

We should absolutely protect neighborhoods, encourage responsible development, preserve housing opportunities, and address legitimate concerns about oversized “party house” projects and unchecked investment concentration. Those are real conversations worth having.

But we also cannot build a future entirely around anger toward the very industry many communities now depend on.

Community is not built through division.
It’s built through participation.

Knowing your neighbors. Supporting local shops. Creating year-round opportunities. Investing in arts, trades, housing, and small business. Listening before reacting. Working together instead of searching for scapegoats.

South Haven — and towns across Michigan — deserve solutions bigger than blame.

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