The leaves are changing colors in Calhoun County and now is the time to enjoy the pyrotechnics. Popular for a reason The Calhoun County Trailway goes through three different parks: Historic Bridge Park, Kimball Pines and Ott Biological Preserve. On a fall weekend, you’ll find Historic Bridge…
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Station 66 is the perfect break on your leaf-peeping drives. It’s located on M-66, where the country roads look the best in fall. This small country store is in a building that was once a gas station in the 1940s. It has kept the vintage charm, while selling products from Michigan farms. A…
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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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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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The quintessential American breakfast originated right here in Battle Creek. In 1894, a batch of boiled wheat was left out overnight and became stale. It was rolled, started to flake, and became crispy when toasted in the oven. This accidental invention was the beginning of a nearly 130-year…
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Home Tour travels back in time Anyone who drives through Marshall instantly notices the architecture. Not only the Victorian houses that have been preserved, but also the quirky home designs and centennial farms. The Home Tour gives you a chance to see behind doors and learn the stories Sept. 6-7…
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Saddle up, because the Calhoun County Fair gates open up on Sunday, 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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Don’t have a kayak? The Marshall Recreation Department has you covered, with rentals of kayaks, innertubes and canoes. It’s an easy and affordable way to take a trip down the Kalamazoo River on a hot summer day. “It’s a really nice river. One of my favorites,” said Maya, age 10. She was part…
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There’s a larger-than-life Lincoln on display in Battle Creek. A. Lincoln is a portrait made entirely out of pennies. It’s in the Lincoln Room, found at 32 W. Michigan Ave. By the numbers It took 24,500 pennies to create the portrait, which is 12 feet high and eight feet wide. Abraham Lincoln was…
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