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Guide to the 4 Seasons
Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter
 Blooming flowers, returning birds and
budding trees are all signs that the excitement
and colors of spring are
in Kalamazoo County.
When spring arrives,
everyone heads to a soccer game or schedules
a tee time. Kalamazoo is a haven for golfers
with acres of scenic courses. Kalamazoo County
is the bedding plant capital of the world. Greenhouses
are bursting with bedding plants that begin
to make their way around the world. There is
something for everyone to explore in Kalamazoo
County. Nature, education and art are
embodied in Kalamazoo’s numerous museums and attractions.
You’re invited to experience priceless paintings and sculptures,
learn about the evolution of aviation and automobiles,
embrace the beauty of lush gardens and observe
wildlife in their natural
settings. Even a simple stroll through downtown
Kalamazoo can be an architectural education.
Kalamazoo is also home to a cooperative
neighborhood designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
in the late ‘40s.
The entire community is rich in history, culture
and beauty.
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 Kalamazoo
is a water wonderland during the summer. Fish, swim, water-ski, sail
or boat
in one of Kalamazoo County’s 83 lakes or visit the sandy
shores of Lake Michigan. Around every corner
in Kalamazoo there is a park or trail with
areas for picnics, biking or horseback riding.
Experience a unique dining experience outside
alongside a water/fire fountain
or on a balcony overlooking a shimmering
lake or summer sunset. Explore our many farm
markets and sample what is
in season.
Outdoor recreation is plentiful in
Kalamazoo County. Summer is a haven for golfers
with acres of scenic courses. Summer brings
baseball games, championship tennis and softball
tournaments, plus twelve hours of sunshine
that allow for a round of golf after
a day of exploring. Also, Kalamazoo offers
a full schedule of amateur, collegiate and
professional athletics at its numerous
stadiums, courts and fields.
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 Fall is when Michigan shows its true colors.
As temperatures begin to dip, the leaves
of many trees begin to change showing
off an incredible palette of warm oranges,
fiery reds, and striking golds. Fall
is a great time for hiking or biking on the
Kal-Haven trail. The orchards, farm markets
and farm stands are ripe with fresh fruits
and vegetables in season and the wineries
are harvesting and producing award-winning
wines and juices.
In the fall, Waldo Stadium
roars when the Western Michigan University
Broncos take the field for Division I football,
while the Wings Stadium rink is iced for the beginning of
the United Hockey League season.
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 When snow starts falling in late-November,
Kalamazoo becomes a winter wonderland.
People flock to the local ski resorts
and toboggan runs or head to the Kal-Haven
trail for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing
and the numerous lakes for ice fishing.
There are six sheets of hockey-sized ice
in Kalamazoo along with several skating ponds.
The ski resorts offer beginner hills
and challenging slopes for skiers and snowboarders.
There's
nothing quite like the holiday season in
Michigan. Besides unique shopping venues and festivals, winter outdoor
recreation
and chic dining, Kalamazoo County offers
a wealth of arts and cultural events guaranteed to entertain the whole
family. Make
sure to discover the winter delight of taking
in the contrasting beauty of quiet snowfalls
and warm glowing lights
throughout the
winter wonderland of Kalamazoo County.
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