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.
The beautiful snow-capped mountains are a must visit destination in winters. Opened in 1961, Timber Ridge Ski Resort now features on the National Register of Historic Places. The ski resort incorporates ski trails for all skill levels that are great for family leisure. They offer ski rentals and professional trainers, apart from that, Timber Ridge also features a lodge, the Snowshoe Bar, The Cedar Chalet, terrain parks and lots more. They also have ski-programs for adults as well as kids of all ages; and thanks to the size of the hill and state-of-the-art equipment they use, this place is perfect for novice skiers. Other activities offered include tubing and cultural events such as the Winterfest.
