Explore West Michigan’s fall foliage: New app connects tourists, local business [Video]

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Leaf-peeping season is underway in West Michigan, and through an online platform called Harvest Hosts, travelers from around the country are connecting with local businesses for a unique experience.

Through an annual membership, Harvest Hosts provides members with unlimited overnight stays at thousands of hosts that invite RV travelers to park safely, up to days at a time.

“We connect RV travelers with a network of over five thousand small businesses, farms, and nonprofits all across North America,” said Chief Operating Officer of Harvest Hosts, Wes Clark.

Travelers are able to enjoy the experience, without camping fees.

“We simply ask that you support the small business. So, if you’re at a brewery, buy a beer and a burger. If you’re at a farm, pick up some produce,” emphasized Clark.

Robinette’s is a generational farm in West Michigan, and one of over 200 businesses partnered with Harvest …