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There are tons of exciting outdoor activities around Benton Harbor, MI. Here you can fish and paddle on the Paw Paw and Galien Rivers and Lake Michigan and discover the beauty of the magnificent dunes in the Grand Mere State Park. 1. Hike, Run, and Snowshoe in Grand Mere State Park Explore the park's magnificent dunes, inland lakes, and half a mile shoreline on two scenic trails. The 0.70 mile Grand Mere Paved Trail starts at the parking lot and runs along the west side of the large dune through sassafras, ferns, and oaks down to the Lake Michigan shoreline. The sandy 0.50 mile Grande Mere Dune Trail crosses over the north side of the large dune through an open dune area and winds down to the beach. The two inland lakes are behind the dunes in the untouched natural area of the park. more 2. Paddle on the Paw Paw River and Lake Michigan Third Coast Paddling rents kayaks and paddleboards for unforgettable excursions for beginners and experienced paddlers on the Paw Paw River, Galien River, and Lake Michigan. The Paw Paw River is the perfect river for beginners. It's slow-moving, which makes paddling upstream is easy. You can even stop for lunch at the North Shore Inn along the way. Launch your kayak or stand-up paddleboard at Silver Beach Country Park and paddle on Lake Michigan or along the Galien River to the New Buffalo Marsh. You are welcome to bring your four-legged friend along on the river trips. Dogs are not permitted in Silver Beach Country Park. 3. Catch That Big One With Captain Hook No one knows Lake Michigan and where to find a good catch better than Captain Hook. With over 30 years of experience, Captain Hook Charters is one of Michigan's largest charter companies with a fleet of boats for any occasion. You can spend a day on a public or private charter to hook salmon or perch. You can also board the custom-built Tri-Toon for river fishing and reel in steelhead in the fall and spring and walleye and smallmouth bass in the summer. The pride of the fleet is the 60' Par-Te-Tyme, the largest private fishing vessel on the St. Joseph River and Lake Michigan for a deluxe fishing adventure of a lifetime. 4. Challenge Yourself at The Woods Fitness Park The Woods Fitness Park is a 20-acre outdoor fitness facility where everyone, young and old, can exercise and challenge themselves in a natural setting. There are over three miles of trails that run through the woods with workout stations and over 50 obstacles. The obstacles include water hazards, ring swings, rope walls, and monkey bars along the way. The park offers fitness classes on how to use the obstacle course and hosts special dog days when you can bring your pooch to exercise with you. The park is open from 7 am to 7 pm daily. Get out in the fresh air and experience exciting activities all year round. Visit Levalley Chevrolet Buick GMC today, and our qualified and experienced technicians will ensure that your vehicle is in excellent running condition. Image by Pixabay

Bigger is better; this is the philosophy that guided the redesign of the 2021 GMC Yukon. The roomy, three-row SUV is now six inches longer to provide more legroom and cargo space. Before you head to the local dealership, read on for a breakdown of this exciting SUV. The 2021 Redesign The fifth-generation GMC Yukon receives a complete redesign to give it a more muscular look, more storage, and a comfier ride. A new compact independent rear allows for a lower floor, giving more room for third-row passengers while boosting comfort levels. The addition of a torque-rich 3.0-liter turbo-diesel inline-six engine provides more configuration options for your SUV. All models also get a new 10-speed automatic transmission for a peppy ride. The new AT4 off-roading trim level suits drivers yearning for adventure with enhanced off-roading features and equipment. more Engine Options The base GMC Yukon engine is a 5.3-liter V8 engine making 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque. The 6.2-liter V8 engine in the Denali trim gets a class-leading 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. An optional Duramax 3.0-liter turbodiesel engine makes 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. Trim Levels SLE Trim The base SLE trim starting at $50,700 has an impressive range of features from a 10.2-inch touch screen, tri-zone automatic climate control, remote start, to wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and more. SLT Trim An upgrade to the SLT trim starting at $59,095 adds more upscale features. They include leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, blind-spot monitoring, and an available SLT Luxury package. AT4 Trim The new Yukon AT4 with a starting price of $64,800 comes equipped for off-roading with features such as standard four-wheel drive, skid plates, adaptive suspension dampers, heavy-duty air filter, and hill descent control. The AT4 model also features premium features such as heated second-row seats, heated steering wheel, and power-folding third-row seats. Denali The range-topping Denali trim starting at $68,400 boasts an upgraded interior, a surround-view parking camera system, and a 14-speaker Bose audio system. There are exclusive optional Denali styling/performance packages such as the Denali Deluxe package, Premium package, and Advanced Technology package. Interior, Comfort, and Cargo The GMC Yukon can seat up to eight passengers or seven with second-row captain's chairs. There's an array of standard interior features including a large touchscreen, keyless entry and ignition, and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility. An upgrade to the upper trims and premium packages gets you more luxurious features such as heated and ventilated front seats, leather upholstery, Bose audio system, wireless charging, surround-view camera system, a panoramic sunroof, navigation system, and a rear-seat entertainment system. The extended wheelbase increases available interior space for enhanced comfort and cargo-carrying capacity. Behind the third-row seats, you have 25.5 cubic feet of space, which expands to 72.6 cubic feet with these seats folded down. Folding both the 2nd and 3rd-row seats gives you 122.9 cubic feet of cargo space. Safety Features and Technology The 2021 Yukon has a wide range of safety features that range from front and rear parking sensors, teen driver, rearview camera, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking to front pedestrian braking. Advanced available safety tech includes blind-spot monitoring, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, rear cross-traffic alert, rear camera mirror, rear pedestrian alert, and surround-view parking camera system. Are you in the market for a large SUV to suit your family around Benton Harbor, MI? Come to LeValley Chevrolet Buick GMC and experience the elegance of the new GMC Yukon. Image via gmc.com