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Sam Kapp

Sam Kapp is an independent historian with a passion for the environment. Sam graduated from Northern Michigan University in 2021. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy since 2018. New to Southwest Michigan, Sam is eager to immerse himself in his new community and its natural wonders.

Sam Kapp's Latest Articles

Ice Cream Summer: Taking a lick at Chicken House on Gull Lake

A Gull Lake staple, Chicken House delights with superb food and stunning views while simultaneously enriching the community. Enjoy the first scoop on Kalamazoo County ice cream shops in our new series, Ice Cream Summer.

Trail Tales: Five underrated Southwest Michigan nature trails make the travel worthwhile

Embark on an awe-inspiring journey to unveil the lesser-known properties under Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy’s stewardship, as the remarkable biodiversity and natural beauty of these places are revealed close to your own backyard.

Trail Tales: Kalamazoo’s Lillian Anderson Arboretum flourishes beneath Magnificent Pines

Marking its 25th Anniversary, the Lillian Anderson Arboretum near Oshtemo Park off of West Main, owned and cared for by Kalamazoo College, has quietly become a trail treasure, with its 140 acres (plus and addition 150-plus surrounding acres) that includes winding paths through woods and around water. As with most nature preserves, The Arb (as it is known) has a story. Read on to find out more.

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