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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Unless you’re eloping, an engaged couple has the eternal question: where will my wedding guests spend the night? Here are 10 tips for scheduling room blocks in Calhoun County: A room block is an agreement you reach with the hotel. They’ll save rooms for your guests, but the guests have to make…
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Each meeting is unique: from a board get-together to staff training to an awards presentation. So why not pick a venue that’s as unique as you are? FireKeepers Casino Your imagination is all that’s required for FireKeepers Casino, where there are 15 different configurations for facilities. Need…
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What are the top three customer favorites at True North Ice Cream? It all comes down to the classics. #1 Vanilla Bean This wholesome ice cream is flecked with imported vanilla beans. It’s a testament to how, when done well, the simple things are the best. It’s got the creamy kind of texture you…
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Join the Juneteenth celebration in Calhoun County on June 14 and 15. Juneteenth is an annual holiday, celebrating the official end of slavery – two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was decreed Union soldiers liberated the last enslaved people in Texas on June 19. Battle Creek is…
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Here in Calhoun County, we have a knack for two things— delicious food and the great outdoors. There’s an abundance of unique patio dining options to gather and enjoy the fresh air and tasty bites. Some are in the downtown Social District, allowing visitors to stroll around the river area with…
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Battle Creek’s biggest festival celebrates flight – whether it’s hot air balloons, jet planes, Ferris wheels or fireworks. New to the event? Then here are some tips. The schedule Field of Flight lasts from July 3-7 and each day has different flavors. If you want the air show and fireworks, go…
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It’s not exactly Jurassic Park, but there are a lot of reptiles with large teeth at Critchlow’s Alligator Sanctuary. Critchlow’s takes in alligators and other reptiles that have nowhere else to go. Sometimes people realize they can’t take care of hundreds of pounds of gator as a pet and sometimes…
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Indulge in a colorful, crispy bowl of cereal in Battle Creek on June 8. The National Cereal Fest is one of Michigan’s sweetest summer festivals. It has free breakfast, music acts, animals and bounce houses. Why cereal? Battle Creek is the town where the Kellogg brothers found a way to make…
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