Enjoy the weather-Have a fun weekend!

A glimpse of sun and fair weather in Michigan after a long and unpredictable winter is a dream. Don't spend this weekend in the house, instead head to Southwest Michigan's River Country.

Take a tour of the County; go shopping, hit the fairway and enjoy the local cuisine.

Visit McGrady Jewelers to look at their large variety and let them polish fine jewelry while you shop. McGrady's offers custom-made jewelry and has a goldsmith on-site if you'd like to appraise or sell your gold. Enjoy the locally-owned and locally loyal merchants.

Stay at the gorgeous, T&R "Inn" Between the Lakes if you're travelling with a small group or significant other. Or check in to America's Best Value Inn&Suites if you're bringing the whole family, including the dog....or cat, pets are allowed. Enjoy their fitness and swim areas among other precious amenities you may not find at most other B&B's or Hotel Suites.

You've got to enjoy the sunshine too! A true golfer will surely be on the green this weekend, why not hit a few in Centreville, Dowagic or Three Rivers-St. Joseph County has some of the best courses in the state from St. Joe Valley Golf Club, Pine View Golf Club and many more. Most courses feature 18 holes and everything you need to have a great golfing day, or two.

And of course, you've got to eat so stop for a bite at a family restaurant like Oasis in Three Rivers, the Country Table in White Pigeon or for a more mature crowd visit The Town Fryer, The Grille Tavern, or the Thunder Hog Saloon, just to name a few.

And be sure to support the arts and enjoy a showing of Don Quixote-Ballet in Cinema- performed by Moscow's Bilshoi Theatre on Sunday at 3p.m. before you start home.

These are just a few suggestions for an awesome weekend getaway when the weather is sweet and the sun is shining. If you'd like even more options pick up a River Country Tourism Guide at any Michigan Welcome Center, on the I-80/90 toll road or at a AAA Michigan shop. You can also grab a copy once you get to St. Joseph County.

For more information visit www.RiverCountry.com or pick up a copy of this year's Tourism Guide.