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Skip cabin fever this winter by enjoying the great outdoors. As the Norwegians say, there’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing. “A good base is the most important part of staying warm,” said Mike Lounds, owner of Trailblazers. His store specializes in clothes and gear for an active…
Read MoreFreezing days are ahead, and that’s good news for anglers. You have a lot of lakes to choose in Calhoun County. While no good angler is going to give up locations for secret spots, we do have a tip from Brian Gunderman, Southern lake manager for the DNR. “The key thing, at least for targeting…
Read MoreBreathe in the crisp air of autumn while biking on one of the area’s nature trails. Whether you only want to go a mile or two and get a beer or if you’re ready for a long ride, we have something for you. From Riverwalk to Dark Horse Enjoy a beer after traveling beside the Kalamazoo River on…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE Battle Creek, MI – The Battle Creek Bombers and Kalamazoo Growlers, in cooperation with the Northwoods League, announced today the return of summer baseball to southwest Michigan July 1st. The two teams will be joined this season by a 2nd Kalamazoo-based team, The Kalamazoo Mac…
Read MoreThey say most new year resolutions fail by February. But that doesn’t mean you should give up just yet. “Maybe instead of trying to change everything at once -- because that is overwhelming -- maybe it’s just changing one thing at a time,” Dr. Lori Zettell said. Dr. Zettell founded Outside the Box…
Read MoreDogs can have a lot of fun while visiting Calhoun County, so dogs, this article is for you (and until dog Uber is invented, bring your humans, too). [su_slider source="media: 8967,8966,8965" width="500" height="760"] Home Run Dog Park There’s plenty of space to run around in this brand-new park…
Read MoreCalhoun County is full of beautiful trails that allow you use them all year long. Here is a list of all of the great ones to enjoy the winter weather. Calhoun County Trailway Great for snowshoeing and walking. Leila Arboretum Great for snowshoeing and sledding. Linear Trail Great for snowshoeing…
Read MorePublished in Scene Magazine Issue 44-06 1) Walk your dog The 5.3 mile Calhoun County Trail is perfect for your four legged friends. Be kind to other trail users and scoop the poop. 2) Throw a party in the park! Did you know you can rent the Historic Bridge Park pavilion? Just call 269-781-0782, at…
Read MoreNorth Country Trail Association designation recognizes Albion’s advanced efforts to embrace trails and serve trail users; community celebration planned for September 2nd. ALBION, Mich. – February 15, 2019 - The City of Albion has been designated a Trail Town by the North Country Trail…
Read MoreThe Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Rivers run right through Calhoun County, which makes it a great set to go kayaking. There are a few parks that make great launch spots for you to start your trip. These parks include: Bridge Park Bridge Park is a great place to start your kayak or canoe trip! The park…
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