Posts From: July 2020

Michigan is last stop for mother-daughter duo’s 50-state goal

By Becca Pelton on Jul. 22, 2020

Joan and Frances Parker have traveled the world together, but their latest big achievement was stopping in Michigan. The mother-daughter duo have been to every continent except for Antarctica. And now, after crossing the state line into Michigan, the two can finally say they’ve been to all 50…

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Your RV guide to Calhoun County

By Becca Pelton on Jul. 16, 2020

Skip the train and the airplane -- 2020 is officially the summer of the RV. Calhoun County makes a great spot to camp, whether it’s an overnight stop on your road trip or a week-long getaway. Camp Turkeyville RV Resort in Marshall It’s RV heaven in this field right next to the famous…

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Five STEAM activities for kids in Battle Creek

By Becca Pelton on Jul. 06, 2020

Worried about your kids’ brains totally turning to jelly this summer? You should check out the big attractions, such as Binder Park Zoo and Kids ‘n’ Stuff Museum But there is more to Battle Creek than giraffes. Here are some other summer enrichment ideas to consider. Build a sandcastle…

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Breakfast festival tradition is alive for 2020

By Becca Pelton on Jul. 02, 2020

Battle Creek and breakfast go together like, well, cereal and milk. For decades, the Cereal City has hosted the Cereal Festival in June. The tradition continued on Saturday, although breakfast tables were replaced by cars. Cheekily called “The World’s Longest Breakfast Drive-Thru,” Saturday’s…

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