by Chuck Marshall | Oct 22, 2015 | Beer, Music
The living and the dead shared beers during the second annual Beer City Festivals – Zombie Beer Fest in downtown Grand Rapids last Saturday (17-Oct-2015). Zombie Beer Fest We had no fear of the walking dead as we headed over to Calder Plaza for the Zombie Beer... 
by Chuck Marshall | Sep 27, 2015 | Beer, Travel
You won’t really need a conestoga wagon to enjoy the Give A Craft Kalamazoo Beer Trail, but it might help to get a room downtown to fully enjoy the journey. Give A Craft Beer Trail – A Beertastic journey through Kalamazoo After spending 3 hours on some... 
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Aug 29, 2015 | Michigan, Running, Travel
In late August 2014, during a euphoric runner’s high, we registered for the 2015 North Country Run. I can only laugh as I remember the sunny morning and the lively discussion. I was pushing for the full marathon, but luckily good sense prevailed and the collective... 
by Chuck Marshall | Aug 19, 2015 | Beer, Michigan
The Tin Can Bar in the heart of Grand Rapids celebrates Michigan beer with over 50 local brews all in the classic tin can. The Tin Can Bar and ArtPrize We discovered the Tin Can Bar through of all things, ArtPrize®. Not sure what ArtPrize is, well here is how the fine... 
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Aug 3, 2015 | Hiking, Travel
The Banff travel guides promised abundant wildlife. The roadside signs warned to not approach the caribou, bear or sheep. We saw one sheep, one goat, and a handful of elk during our visit to the Canadian Rockies. Oh, and we found bear poop on a trail and it nearly... 
