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Walk under the winter stars
As the sun sets earlier and nights become darker, there’s more opportunity to see the stars at night.
Dress up in layers, throw some foot warmers in your boots and enjoy the stars at one of these parks:
Dress right for your Michigan winter
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 …
Don’t let winter stop you from fishing
Freezing 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 …
It’s OK to put those twinkly lights up now
If your happy place is putting up winter decorations as soon as November hits, then add these stores on your list.
While this restaurant/theater/RV Park is known for its all-turkey menu, it has a pretty nifty gift shop, …
Yellow Bird Chocolate Shop is an experience for the senses

The best way to taste chocolate is to let it melt in your mouth.
That way, Jenny Risner-Wade says, you can pick up on the flavor notes — and chocolate by itself has 300.
This symphony of flavor can be …
Bring Oktoberfest Home
Get your Oktoberfest on with a little help from our local brewers. Buy beer in cans and growlers for your own festival at home. Prost!

Fill your growler with German beer and order some German food for …
Spend a perfect fall day in Calhoun County
Sweater weather is upon us. Don’t let winter come before you take in the autumn sights. Bonus: It’s all things that are easy to do while following CDC guidelines for distancing.
Whether you’re coming into Battle Creek on M-89 or …