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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 …
Enjoy fall colors on the bike trail
Breathe 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 …
It’s APL (apple pie latte) season
There are places where you can get a savory seasonal meal — places such as Kitchen Proper, Malleable Brewing, Lucky Rooster and Umami Ramen depend on local produce.
But it’s also a time for doughnuts, pie and hot drinks. Here …
Conquer the Little Monster this fall
When experienced golfers hear Lake Doster, they think “Little Monster.”
The notorious par 3 hole sounds easy enough on paper. It’s only 80 yards in all. But Tim Hartson, managing general partner, says you’ll feel the intimidation once you’re standing …