In southwestern Michigan, about 50 miles south of Grand Rapids, the college town of Kalamazoo has as many exploratory options as its name receives giggles. Originally home to several native tribes, the area of Kalamazoo was explored by Europeans as early as the 1680s. Kalamazoo was officially founded in 1829 as a fur trading post and later gained its city status in 1883. More people from the northeast moved to the area and Kalamazoo became a farming community before turning into the industrial, science, and education hub that it is today. Even though it is a bustling city, there is still so much natural beauty around that makes choosing to rent an RV in Kalamazoo a worthwhile experience.