Upjohn Park
Al Sabo Preserve incorporates a water pumping area and was established to secure the ground-water supply of the City of Kalamazoo in the '70s. The preserve covers about 741 acres (299.87 hectares) of wetlands between Kalamazoo and Texas Charter Township. The region comprises of several hiking and biking trails that are exceedingly popular with locals, especially with those interested in mountain biking, even though most of the area is closed for bike traverse. The Al Sabo Land Preserve entails a thickly-wooded area incorporating forests, hills, streams and marshes, which is how it features several panoramic views and lookouts. As such, it is also home to impressive biodiversity and animal species such as muskrats, foxes, coyotes, deer and lots more.
VerHage Fruit Farms & Cider Mill is a gem nestled between the emerald expanses of Kalamazoo's country side. This farm is responsible for the production of several fruits, and the famous cider made here is pressed out of a mill that is more than a century old. Their informative and interesting tours give a detailed account of how the special cider is made, and the on-site store allows you to buy samples for home. At VerHage Fruit Farms & Cider Mill visitors can also sample the cider and dig into delicious pies, donuts, fudges and more. All of their delectable goodies are made with the use of organic produce and the outcome is simply a dream come true. Seasonal activities like pony rides, zip lines, hay rides and apple picking are also organized so that visitors can make a day out of their visits.
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