Discover Cool, Comfortable Kalamazoo. Where fun awaits you!

Dana Wagner, the Director of Marketing and Communications for Discover Kalamazoo, is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Join us as we explore the hidden gem of Kalamazoo County, Michigan. —a vibrant destination perfect for year-round outdoor adventures.

So sit back, relax, and let us transport you to "Cool, comfortable Kalamazoo," where fun awaits you!

DISCUSSION

1. Discover Kalamazoo Overview
   • Promote tourism and support events/meetings in Kalamazoo County
   • Year-round outdoor opportunities
   • Vibrant College Town Atmosphere
2. Marketing Strategy
   • New campaign: "Cool, comfortable Kalamazoo" slogan
   • "Fun awaits you in Kalamazoo" tagline
3. Winter Activities in Kalamazoo
   • Winter hiking, bird watching, animal watching
   • Kalamazoo Nature Center and multiple nature preserves and trails
4. Summer and Seasonal Activities
   • 83 lakes with public access for Kayaking, canoeing, boating, fishing
   • 69 public parks and 139 miles of hiking/biking trails
5. Wildlife and Bird Watching
   • Woodland habitats with diverse wildlife at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary
6. Historical Connection
   • Auto industry and the Checker Cab Company exhibit at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum.
7. Accessibility Initiatives
   • Collaboration with Wheel the World and Disability Network Southwest Michigan
   • Mapping accessible routes and enhancing accessibility in venues, playgrounds, and parks
8. Unique Offerings
   • "269 Cool Things to Do" online and printed travel guide
9. Special Events
   • Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week (February 1-8)
10. Dining and Breweries
    • Variety of ethnic cuisines: Mediterranean, Indian, Egyptian, Latin American, Coffee Shops, and Outdoor Beer Gardens

LEARN MORE

To learn more about Kalamazoo, visit their website at https://www.discoverkalamazoo.com/ or on these social sites:

Facebook
Instagram
YouTube

NEXT STEPS

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KEYWORDS

Dana Wagner, Discover Kalamazoo, Howard Fox, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast Interview, Destination Marketing Organization

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