In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Kyle Lewis, the Director of Jackson County Parks, along with Alexa Spencer, marketing intern. This summer, Experience Jackson has teamed up with the parks system to create and host a Jackson County Parks Challenge for residents and visitors alike to explore and discover hidden gems and recent improvements to the parks (running June-Labor Day, 2026). 

Learn more about the parks challenge at https://www.experiencejackson.com/parks-challenge-2026/  

You can always connect to learn more about Jackson County, Michigan and plan your visit at ⁠⁠www.experiencejackson.com⁠⁠. Experience Jackson is Jackson County’s official tourism bureau.  
 
CREDITS  
Podcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel Buchanan  
Music Bed: Upbeat Uplifting Indie Pop by pinkzebra 
Registered Project Name: Experience Jackson Podcast 
License Date: 08/08/2023