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July 3, 2009Independence Day Celebration Cascade Falls FireworksJuly 3, 2009Giant FireworksSaturday, July 4, 2009Founder’s Festival Picnic & BBQ Cook-OffJuly 4, 2009Cafe @ the Creek Summer SeriesJuly 6th - 10th, 13th - 17th, and 20th - 24thSummer Day CampJuly 7 & 8, 2009Camp 9-1-1July 8, 2009Jackson Artist, the July 11-12, 2009Michigan Aerobatic ChampionshipJuly 11, 2009Christmas in July for Our TroopsJuly 14-August 2Michigan Shakespeare FestivalJuly 15, 2009Jackson Artist July 17, 18 & 19Hot Air JubileeJuly 22, 2009Christmas in JulySaturday, July 25, 2009PICNIC in the Land of NODJuly 25-26, 2009St. Joseph Parish Heritage FestivalSunday, July 26, 2009A Taste of HoneyJuly 27 - August 1, 2009National Stock Outboard Boat RacesJuly 29, 2009Steve BerkemierJuly 30, 2009Blue Lake Fine Arts International Youth Symphony Orchestra Benefit Concert July 30Blue Lake International Youth Orchestra

Jackson's Great Outdoors

Jackson County is dotted with rolling farmlands, numerous lakes, streams and marshes. The varying terrain makes for picturesque scenery, wildlife habitat and fertile growing conditions. It also makes for great parks and camping areas. If you want to experience—and even interact—with nature, Jackson is a great place to do it.

Cascades Park

Cascades Park covers 457 acres and contains plentiful opportunities for recreation, just south of downtown Jackson. An enchanting blend of carefully maintained gardens and untouched natural areas is just one unique feature of Cascades Park. Once known as the Sparks Foundation County Park, Cascades Park features paddle boat rides, playground and picnic areas and a pavilion.

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Agriculture

In the “Agriculture” section, you will find information on many interactive farm and wildlife activities. You can get information on many different local farms, as well as contact information if you were interested in viewing them in person. Explore nature at wildlife sanctuaries or environmental centers. Learn about llamas, fishing, deer, and buffalo at the local ranches and farms. Farm markets and U-picks are plentiful around the county.

For a fun and interesting afternoon, follow our wine trail to the vineyards and wineries in the area.

For the outdoor sportsman Jackson has State recreation and game areas for hunting and over 188 lakes for fishing and boating activities.

For the tamer appetites you can enjoy nature at the numerous County and township parks.

Enjoy!