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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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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Having trouble deciding which golf course to try in the Battle Creek area? Maybe plan your trip around these challenging and scenic holes. Hole #11 at Medalist in Marshall Michigan Golf Live named this hole as one of the ten toughest drives in Michigan. Golfer Bill Hobson described it as “a tight…
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Cross-country skiing It’s smooth sailing at Brooks Nature Center in Marshall, where flat trails take you through prairie and woodland by Stuart Lake. It’s recommended for skiing and snow shoes. Word of advice: GPS isn’t always accurate for finding Brooks, so make sure it takes you to the…
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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…
Read MoreSweater weather is upon us. Don’t let winter come before you take in the autumn sights. Whether you’re coming into Battle Creek on M-89 or following Old US Highway 27 into Marshall, here are some stops for your fall color tour: Enjoy the fall colors If you can’t hear the crunch of leaves…
Read MoreAnyone can fish for free in Michigan during one June weekend. All fishing license fees will be waived on June 11 and 12. So whether you are from out of town or out of state, we have some suggestions for places to try your luck. Eagle Lake You can get into state parks without a Recreation…
Read MoreThere are 1,300 licensed campgrounds in Michigan, and they’re going to be everything from small RV villages with pools and stores, to places where you have to squeeze a small trailer between two trees. The Battle Creek RV & Camping Show has a camper for every situation. Sponsored by the Michigan…
Read MoreWith two major waterways -- the Kalamazoo River and the Battle Creek River -- Calhoun County is a great spot to use your kayak. Here are easy access points throughout the county: Brownswood Road Locals like to use a spot at the end of Brownswood Drive, near the Albion River Trail. It’s a great…
Read MoreFelling all Zoomed out? Head hurting from staring at screens? Calhoun County is here to help. Check out these five activities that require you to unplug from the digital world. Hike and camp at Fort Custer State Park Nature is a great way to destress. One recent study found that spending 10…
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