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Explore the Coast - SW Michigan Sports, Outdoors, & Social

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Welcome to Explore the Coast - Southwest Michigan Sports, Outdoors, & Social Group. The purpose of this group is to give individuals/couples the opportunity to meet and connect with others with the same interests. Most events will be in Berrien and Van Buren Counties. We will be focusing on 3 areas: Sports will include: 1) Volleyball 2) Road Races: 5K, etc 3) Golf Outings 4) Watching Football 5) Etc. Outdoors will include: 1) Hiking 2) Camping 3) Canoeing 4) Cycling 5) Etc. Socials will include: 1) Dining 2) Festivals 3) Picnics 4) Comedy Clubs 5) Concerts 6) Game Nights 7) Wine Tastings 8) Etc. We have no membership dues. So why not join us and see what the SW Michigan have to offer. If you have an idea for an event, please email us. Tell a Friend!

Upcoming events

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Pine River Paddle
Sat, May 30 · 10:00 AM EDT
Location not specified yet
Let's Kayak the Pine River! We'll meet at Elm Flats Access and paddle to Peterson Bridge. Prepare to car shuttle at 10:15. Paddle time is about 3-4 hours. Pack snacks & water, we'll stop at Dobson Bridge for a break. I have 8 permits so please only RSVP if you are coming! We can stop for a bite & drink after our paddle. There are several places to camp nearby, I'll be staying at Twin Oaks Campground. Hope you can join us for this great paddle!

PLEASE READ: This paddle is for Intermediate skill level kayakers and "Not for Beginners". The river current is fast, and kayak experience is needed for this paddle.

Elm Flats (GPS) 44.1525/-85.94011111
7 attendees
Pere Marquette River Paddle
Sun, May 31 · 10:00 AM EDT
Location not specified yet
Let's Kayak the Pere Marquette River! We'll be paddling from Bowman Bridge to Upper Branch, about a 4-hour paddle. Plan to car shuttle by 10:15. Bring snacks & water, we'll stop for a break at Rainbow Falls. I have 8 permits so please only RSVP if you are coming. We'll stop at Barski's near Baldwin for a bite & drink after the paddle. Hope you can join us for this fun trip!

PLEASE READ: This paddle is for Intermediate skill level kayakers only and "Not for Beginners". The river current is fast, and kayaking experience is needed for this trip.

Bowman Bridge (GPS) 43.8894444/-85.70944444
8 attendees
Lemon Creek Winery-Free Friday Night Live Music
Fri, Jun 5 · 5:00 PM EDT
Lemon Creek Winery, 533 E Lemon Creek Rd, Berrien Springs, MI, US
Friday Night Music at Lemon Creek Winery. The Musician plays 5 to 8. Show up any time you like. We will get there around 5:00. Please bring a chair.

This weeks Musician is Edd Skjorda and the Food Truck is King Street Foods.

About the event:
Join us every Friday evening for our free Friday Night Live Music series! Music runs from 5-8pm with rotating food trucks each week. Enjoy wine by the glass specials at this outdoor event.

King Street Food Truck's Menu:
APPS & SNACKS
Brussel Sprouts-Ramp Oil, House made Ranch| $12
French Fries – golden and crispy | $6
Loaded Carnitas Fries – cheese sauce, pickled ramps, Fresno chili | $15
MAINS
Smash Burger – lettuce, tomato, dill pickle aioli, served with fries | $17
Black Garlic Slap Noodles – garlic oyster sauce, peanut, scallion, Fresno chili | $18 Add Chicken or Pork +$6
Falafel Pita Sandwich – hummus, pickled banana peppers and red onion, sambal | $16 Sub Chicken +$6
Korean Chicken Tacos – 3 corn tortillas with Gochujang-spiced chicken & kimchi slaw | $17 Bold. Fresh. Street-Smart.

I hope you can make it,

Kevin
10 attendees
Adventure on, winos and wanderers - A 2+ mile hike at the Round Barn Winery
Sun, Jun 7 · 11:00 AM EDT
Round Barn Winery & Estate, 10983 Hills Rd, Baroda, MI, US
Adventure on, winos and wanderers - A 2+ mile hike at the Round Barn Winery
Sunday, June 7, 11:00 am

We will take around a 2+ mile hike between Round Barn and Tabor Hills, then we will stop at the Round Barn Estate for wine and/or food.

We will meet for the hike by the entrance to the Round Barn Estate winery at 11:00. If interested, we will stop at Tabor Hills for a tasting during the hike.

For the menu click here:

They are have Wags and Wine Event. Local rescues will bring animals for adoption. There will probably be a cover around $5.

Jammin' in the Vineyard Live Music
TBA Saturday, 1 - 3:30 pm

# Adventure on, winos and wanderers

Get ready to hike, sip and wander the Mt Tabor Trails, sponsored by Honor Credit Union. With a little over 3.5 miles of beautiful trails meandering through the woods and vineyards, Mt Tabor Trails connects guests from Round Barn Estate and Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant. The best part of these trails – taking your favorite beverage to-go is encouraged!

### Trail Details
- Access the trails at either Round Barn Estate or Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant
- Take Round Barn or Tabor Hill drinks on the trail - in fact, we encourage it!
- Variety of trail types – easiest, moderate, hardest
- Terrain types – field, woods, vineyard
- Cost = FREE
- No reservations are needed
- No max. group size for the trail
Trail Map:

Bring a lawn chair. We normally sit on the side of the hill by a tree.

I hope you can make it.

Kevin
10 attendees

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