A Visit to Lavender Hill Farm
Add a visit to Lavender Hill Farm to your Michigan Summer Bucket List. Take the tour, wander its labyrinth, snag[…]
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Category: Midwest
We Rode the Ironton Ferry!
Riding the Ironton Ferry has been on my Michigan Summer Bucket List for a few years. This small historic ferry[…]
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Amazing Playgrounds in the Midwest United States
The Midwest United States has some of the best playgrounds – board games and fairytales brought to life, medieval castles,[…]
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The Morton Arboretum Troll Hunt: A Fun Family Adventure
UPDATE: This exhibit at Morton Arboretum ended on January 31, 2021. You and your family would have loved these oversized[…]
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The BIG State-by-State List of U.S. Roadside Attractions
One of the things I like best about road trips is the roadside attractions that we see along the journey.[…]
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Magnificent Birthday on the Magnificent Mile
The year that I turned 30 was an emotionally crazy year. There were lows, and there were highs. Having left[…]
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Grand Rapids: More Than the Beer City
Beer City USA. That’s what national polls and USA TODAY readers call my hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan. I suppose[…]
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Thatcher Park in Ravenna: A West Michigan Hidden Gem
During a recent excursion to walk portions of the Musketawa Trail, my dad and I stumbled upon Thatcher Park in[…]
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Five Free Things to Do in Petoskey
Planning a visit to the northern Michigan town of Petoskey? Check out these free (or low cost) things to do[…]
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The Ultimate Guide for Epic Art Adventures on Indiana’s Heritage Trail
UPDATE: This free temporary sculpture exhibit ended on October 22, 2017. However, the beautiful quilt gardens and wall murals are permanent[…]
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