In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Marketing & Development Manager, welcomes Emily Thomas, Facilities and Business Manager at Jackson County Parks. Not only are there 18 parks county-wide, but three large venues, two campgrounds, beaches, Falling Waters Trail, and Jackson’s Cascades. Not only is Sparks Park home tothis man-made Illuminated waterfall, but you can experience pickleball, Cascades Ice Cream, a splash pad, bandshell concerts and more!

Learn more at https://www.co.jackson.mi.us/3070/Parks-Recreation.

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

In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience

Learn more at https://www.experiencejackson.com/things-to-do/history/underground-railroad/.

You can always connect to learn more about Jackson

CREDITS
Podcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel Buchanan

In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Marketing & Development Manager, welcomes Aaron Dimick, the president of People for the Parks and Trails of Jackson. This non-profit group is dedicated to enhancing Jackson's quality of life by improving the City's public parks and trails through volunteer projects, fundraising, advocacy, and equity. This is one great option to connect with when considering a voluntourism (or volunteer tourism) activity on your next visit to Jackson County.

Learn more at https://www.peoplefortheparks.org/.

You can always connect to learn more about Jackson

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

In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Marketing & Development Manager, welcomes Chrissy Norris, President and Curator of Tompkins Historical Society: Stewart Farm Museum in Jackson County. The rural 175-acre Centennial Farm is the largest acreage ever donated to any Township in the State of Michigan, by Sheridan J. Stewart, born there in 1917. The grounds feature the farm, an 1890’s schoolhouse, and 1838 log cabin. The museum can be visited by appointment, or during one of their major events throughout the year, including Jackson County FREE Museum Day (held every Mother’s Day weekend) and the Freedom Festival each September. 

Learn more at https://www.tompkinscenterhistorical.org.

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

In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Marketing & Development Manager, welcomes Briston Bamm, co-owner (along with his wife, Amanda) of Nevermore Décor Store in downtown Jackson. Learn about the fanciful and playful way they’ve turned their love of hospitality and home décor into a retail shop to drool over. You’ll also get insight into how they blend their love of community, affinity for hosting, and their expertise into events that bring together their products, stories and people.

Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/NevermoreDecorStore/.

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

In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Marketing & Development Manager, welcomes Shane Pitmon and Ryan Hudson (both with Hudson Entertainment) with the Summer 2024 Music Festivals at Apex Sports & Entertainment. These festivals include Aces & Eights (country, 6-15-24), Rockin’ the Tee Box (rock, 7-27-24), and Havoc Fest (heavy metal, 8-24-24). Apex Sports & Entertainment is the ultimate destination for sports and entertainment enthusiasts, featuring high-tech golf simulators to a dinosaur-themed miniature golf course, sand volleyball courts, batting cages, and a full-service bar at their unique venue.

Learn more at https://apexsportsjxn.com.

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

In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Marketing & Development Manager, welcomes Clay McAndrews, one of the founders of Bright Walls Jackson as part of the Jackson Young Professionals group. Learn about the local love story that brought the inspiration of one mural, turning it into a 5-year festival resulting in 75 murals from international artists that cover downtown Jackson, MI with a large-scale public art display.

Learn more at http://www.brightwallsjackson.com.

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

In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Marketing & Development Manager, welcomes Robert Wilke, co-owner (along with his wife, Yvette) of RJ’s Metropolitan Ice Cream Co. in downtown Jackson. This thriving, vibrant, Black owned business offers much more than ice cream; it’s always an experience at RJ’s! Get the story behind the business, along with some of the scrumptious delights you’ll enjoy in this bright atmosphere.

Learn more at https://rjsmetroicecreamco.com.

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

In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Marketing & Development Manager, welcomes Jon Hart, Executive Director of the nonprofit disability Connections, offering resources to advance the independence, productivity and full inclusion of children and adults with disabilities into our communities of Jackson, Hillsdale and Lenawee Counties. With the help of some of these tools and connections, including the Access for All app, you can plan your experience in Jackson to best serve your travel and visitor needs to have the best experience during your visit.

Learn more at https://disabilityconnect.org.

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

In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Marketing & Development Manager, welcomes Kate Manville-Schwartz, with Crockery Painted Pottery to share about this new, creative opportunity nestled in the vibrant village of Brooklyn in Jackson County. Both drop-in and scheduled pottery painting sessions are available, offering a great activity for crafters age 6 to 99! Once the painting is done, enjoy time on one of the many surrounding lakes or at the adorable shops in Brooklyn during your stay.

Learn more at https://www.katesartschool.com/crockerypaintedpottery.

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