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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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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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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Get as much sunshine as you can this summer. Take advantage of Battle Creek’s social district to take your happy hour outside. It works like this: Go to one of the following venues, order a drink in a to-go cup with the State Street Commons logo and take it outside. The district is marked by signs…
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The Battle Creek Taco and Tequila Festival is July 19 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Festival Market Square. Learn the ins and outs of tequila alongside crispy, crunchy taco bites. There will be more than 75 tequila samples to try. If tequila isn’t your thing, there will also be Mexican beer, margaritas and…
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The music scene in Calhoun County heats up in the summer. You’ll find some unusual venues, from a grocery store to a movie theater to a golf course. Blues at the Bohm The Bohm Theatre in Albion is a restored movie palace that also hosts concerts and events. The most popular is the monthly Blues…
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You’re playing a tournament at Bailey Park – good luck! But when you’re not on the ball field, what else is there to do? Here’s a guide to things to do and places to eat in Battle Creek: Food suggestions Pennfield Pizza A classic for Bailey Park visitors. Locals rave about the pizza crust, and…
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A trip to Full Blast’s water park is sure to keep you cool in the summer. Ride the water slides The big attractions are the two large water slides. Each ride ends with a splash in the pool. Rent a large inner tube to make your ride faster or use it to hang out in the pool area. Lounge…
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