COLON’S MAGICAL HISTORY- The world has been fascinated with magic acts and illusions for centuries. Magic has a long history, dating back to the 1840′s with Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin. He was a clock maker, in Europe, who opened a magic theater in Paris. Harry Houdini took his stage name from this famous European magician. Fast [...]
Who doesn’t like to sit on a blanket and look up at the twilight sky to witness the magical sight of fireworks. Firework displays bring families and community together to be awed by the brilliant array of bursting colors and shapes that light up the nighttime sky. River Country has a number of firework displays [...]
Ready, Set, Go…to River Country this year and participate or enjoy our many unique family oriented events. From magic festivals to water festivals to boat races, our area excels in providing visitors with mystifying and unusual experiences. Warmer weather is just around the corner. Visit the Home Show at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds, Centreville [...]
It’s that time again men, when cupid aims his arrow your way. Take your someone special to River Country for a memorable getaway. Reserve a room for a few nights in Three Rivers and spend some quality time together. The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (1207 W. Broadway) has Jacuzzi Suites available with an [...]
Visit our St. Joseph County and Cass County lakes to enjoy some ice fishing on February 16th and 17th. Free Fishing Weekend in Michigan allows you to skip the fishing license and meet with family or friends on the ice for a day of winter fun. All fishing regulations still apply. Dip your hook in [...]
With the cold weather and snow settling upon our great state, the lakes are starting to freeze and Swiss Valley Ski and Snowboard Area (13421 Mann Rd., Jones) is kicked into high gear. With their snow machines making snow and with Mother Nature’s help, they opened in late December. Swiss Valley has a great terrain [...]
“O’ Christmas Tree” is a beautiful lyric about the traditions of the Christmas tree. Latvians, back in the 15th century, used the first decorated trees as a centerpiece to gather with family and sing songs. German popularity of the traditional Christmas tree grew in the 1600 and 1700′s. Candles illuminated the trees decorated with fruit, [...]
Take a drive through River Country and feel the history of the area. Here are a few of the historical highlights of this great land and the people that carved their notch in history. Visit our Things to Do page to discover all the hidden treasures of River Country. Click here to print out our [...]
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