John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman recently spent some time in Coldwater, Michigan, where they learned more about things to do in the area, which is rich in Michigan history and outdoor activities. This show aired May 21 on radio stations across the state of Michigan.

Segment 1:
Debra Yee, executive director of the Coldwater Country CVB, and Dennis Babjack, president of the Coldwater Lake Association.
More info on Coldwater Country:
www.facebook.com/coldwater-country-fun
More info on the Association:
http://www.coldwaterlakeassociation.com/

Segment 2: (9:40)
Susan Magocs, co-owner of the Capri and board president of the Coldwater Country CVB, and Christine Delaney, executive director of the Tibbits.
More on the Capri Drive-In:
www.facebook.com/capri-drive-in
More on Tibbits Opera House:
www.facebook.com/tibbitsoperahouse

Segment 3: (19:05)
Geri and Terry Bloom of the Little River Railroad and Saulk Trail Trail Trading Post. Terry speaks passionately about why people are enamored with steam locomotives. And Geri talks about the jewelry, model train display and one of the biggest collections of Minnetonka Moccasins you will find at the trading post.
More on the Little River Railroad:
www.facebook.com/little-river-railroad
More on Saulk Trail Trading Post:
www.facebook.com/sauktrailtradingpost

Segment 4: (29:15)
Matt Stritzinger, owner of Adventure Zone and Dickey's Barbecue Pit, and Nicole Steel, executive director of the Coldwater Area Chamber. Matt talks about the fun you can have at Adventure Zone, plus great BBQ at Dickey's. And Nichole talks about local festivals. Both are excited about Michigan's Largest Garage Sale, which is along US 12 and passes through Coldwater. This year it's from Aug. 12-14, 2016.
More on Adventure Zone:
www.facebook.com/adventurezone
More on Dickey's Barbecue:
www.facebook.com/dickeys-barbecue-pit-coldwater-mi
More on Coldwater Area Chamber Festivals:
www.facebook.com/coldwaterareachamber
More on Michigan's Longest Garage Sale:
http://www.us12heritagetrail.org/garage_sale.asp

BEER OF THE WEEK
Kamikaze Kaleidoscope from Dark Horse Brewing Co., a Wit beer from our friends in Marshall. It has citrus aromas, which makes it a perfect summer beer.
More info: http://www.darkhorsebrewery.com/kamikaze-kaleidoscope/

More info on Coldwater Country:
www.facebook.com/coldwater-country-fun

More info on Behind the Mitten:
https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten?fref=ts