Should You Visit the Traverse City Great Wolf Lodge?
Melody V2019-10-08T22:49:22-05:00Tips and tricks for families interested in visiting Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City
8 Reasons You’ll Love Visiting the Michigan Science Center in Detroit with Kids
Julie S2019-09-24T09:01:54-05:00Michigan Science Center: Hands on Fun For All My preschooler and second grader love science museums. As a homeschool mom, I love them too. It's a win when I can take my kids to a place that weaves exploring, touching, and learning together. It was an easy yes when [...]
This High-In-The-Sky Canopy Walk in Midland is a Forest Adventure for the Whole Family
Melody V2019-08-22T13:58:18-05:00The Canopy Walk is a Popular Stop in Midland, MI It's been open for less than a year but people have found this elevated walk through the trees because it is accessible and just plain cool. Officially known as Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens, this Midland family attraction is [...]
Lake Michigan, Silver Beach, and the St. Joseph KOA Rounded Out our Perfect Family Vacation
Leslie P2019-08-08T18:40:22-05:00St. Joseph + Lake Michigan Family Adventure Looking for that quintessential Lake Michigan summer vacation for your family? St. Joseph Michigan is a popular destination and it is easy to see why. Our family enjoyed a St. Joe KOA camping trip and it was a perfect blend of family camping [...]
Ludington: Family Beach Town with a Big Personality
Robin2019-07-26T15:28:36-05:00Find an Exquisite Slice of Michigan in Ludington A few years ago, our family had a pit stop stay in Ludington and I remember thinking at the time – we need to return for a true visit and exploration of this charming town. We barely had time to scratch [...]
Secrets to Visiting Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island With Kids
Adam Scripps2019-07-16T17:40:09-05:00The Grand Hotel at Mackinac Island is an Iconic Michigan Experience Old-school, classic, throwback, timeless. These could all be used to describe the Grand Hotel and Mackinac Island. As Michiganders we’re all accustomed to the unique qualities of the Grand Hotel and the island. The smell of freshwater as [...]
A Kid’s Summer in Traverse City means Beaches, Kayaks, Block Parties, Festivals and More
Melody V2019-07-14T11:26:41-05:00TRAVERSE CITY WITH KIDS IN SUMMER I grew up in Traverse City. And I never tire of visiting in the summer. Summer is the time when Traverse City is ripe with things to do with kids. Beaches, fruit, festivals, you name it, it's probably happening in Traverse City in [...]
Ideas for Spending a Day on Mackinac Island with Kids – Plus Kid-Friendly Hotels on Mackinac Island
Melody V2019-07-16T16:52:29-05:00Mackinac Island With Kids in One Day Mackinac Island is a world unto itself. Many people do not realize that over 80% of Mackinac Island is a Michigan State Park. In fact, it is Michigan's oldest state park, established in 1895. That means if you venture farther than main [...]
Summer Fun in Charlevoix, Petoskey, Boyne City, Harbor Springs, and Walloon Lake with Kids
Melody V2019-07-16T17:50:36-05:00Way Up North Fun with Kids Heading north in the summer, for me, has typically meant a stop in Traverse City or Glen Arbor. But what if I told you there was even more North to explore? For a long time, I had the misguided thought that there just wasn't [...]
Marquette, Pictured Rocks and U.P. Waterfalls with Kids
Melody V2019-07-19T13:18:12-05:00Camping and City Fun in Michigan's Upper Peninsula Head north from Grand Rapids and you'll hit lots of cottages and summer escapes. Cities like Traverse City, Petoskey, Mackinaw, Cadillac, Grayling, and Alpena all offer retreats within an easy drive for West Michigan families. Go just a bit further [...]