[darstar]

Originally Posted by leadsquirter

I'd recommend the Richland area in the Gull Lake School district. They always have high test scores and is an easy drive to Battle Creek and Kalamazoo.

Gull Lake is about the best place around the area, The whole area is supported by big money drug MFG .
It's quite rural, but with a little subtle charm, including Hickory Corners area. Gull lake is considered the best lake in south Michigan. That could have been my choice a few years ago, but picked rural South Haven instead, which was a mistake.

[GiGi81]

Originally Posted by beachmouse

If you like historic homes, Marshall really has some cool options.

However, wherever you end up, I'd be careful about small boats in the Kalamazoo River, which still has significant pollution issues even after repeated attempts to clean up the worst of it.

I wouldn't know this otherwise, thank you so much!

[darstar]

I would not go anywhere the Kalamazoo River., or any of the Created dam built lakes, bays and tributaries. Many do not know how bad things are with this monumental spill. They are just touching the surface on this very tough task. Not your average spill.

[GiGi81]

Darstar, thank you so much! that's a great tip.