Copper Athletic Club in Marshall is known for their signature fries, which are different from anywhere else you go. They are natural cut fries drizzled with garlic mayo, hoisin sauce, sriracha, red onions, crushed peanuts, parmesan cheese and cilantro. It’s a deliciously savory combination. For…
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Aries Cocktails Maybe the only thing an Aries likes more than running a marathon is a nice cocktail hour. Get a view of fall foliage at the cocktail lounge on top of the DoubleTree Hotel, opening in October. You can also learn to make your own cozy or spooky cocktails with New Holland Brewing Co…
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The weather may be blustery, but it’s a good excuse to get cozy. We recommend taking a cozy fall crawl in Calhoun County. Step one: Go to the farm Find fall decorations at Bosserd Family Farm in Marshall. All of the gourds, wreaths and pumpkins will give you that harvest season feeling. They…
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Now that the weather’s cooled off it’s the perfect time to go for a walk in the woods. Here are five places with easy trails for the entire family. Brooks Nature Area You can find this nature area to the north of Stuart Lake, off of Stuart Lake Road in Marshall. Fields, wetlands and stands of…
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If you’re looking for a challenge on the course, then plan your golf trip through Southern Swing. You choose the courses, we’ll schedule the tee times and book the hotel. Two of the toughest courses on the list are the Medalist and Stonehedge South. The Medalist builds up to some real challenges…
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Saddle up, because the Calhoun County Fair gates open up on Saturday, Aug. 10. While it’s a big week for everyone who has been baking, making and growing throughout the year, the county fair is still a celebration for everyone. Try your luck in the bingo tent. Take a spin on the Ferris Wheel. Meet…
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Toddlers are full of energy and Calhoun County has plenty of opportunities to get your kids moving. Anybodies Playground in Battle Creek Any kid can play on this large play structure, designed to be accessible for wheelchairs. It’s at Bailey Park, where baseball games go all summer. There’s even…
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Here’s an itinerary for when having fun is just as important as the golf part, and everyone has a different level of experience. We recommend Binder Park Golf Course and Cedar Creek Golf Club in Battle Creek. Both are welcoming for beginners, while still having enough challenges to keep the more…
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People who love to hike are working together to create one long trail through the Northern United States. Right now, parts of the North Country National Scenic Trail stretch through eight different states, including Michigan. In Calhoun County, it goes by rivers and forests and towns, a large…
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It’s worth driving in pursuit of a great brew. But once you’re there, what else is there to do? Here are our suggestions for brewery/activity pairings: Albion Malleable Brewing Co. pairs well with a movie at the Bohm Albion Malleable Brewing Company has the warmth of the city’s industrial past…
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