Places to Explore Archives - Wonder and Wander

Conklin Reed Organ & History Museum

Nestled in the small town of Hanover, Michigan is one special hidden gem – The Conklin Reed Organ and History Museum. Big and I made our first visit to this museum on Free Museum Day, and we left feeling so

Ahrens Park – From the W&W Archives

We discovered Ahrens Park thanks to a tip from a Wonder and Wander follower. Nestled in Brooklyn near the Sharonville State Wildlife Management Area, we found what might be the most toddler-friendly park in Jackson County. Keep reading to learn more about

Kid-friendly Day Trip to Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo is an excellent town to explore during a day trip. It is about an hour away from Jackson and contains several great activities for families that kids of all ages will enjoy. Here is a list of potential places

Kid-friendly Day Trip to Toledo

Spring has officially arrived on the calendar, and spring break has also arrived for school-aged kiddos. If you are looking for some local day trips, why not consider a trip to Toledo? Just over an hour away, Toledo is filled

Dino Meet-up – Sponsored by D2 Savings

Editor’s Note: Our meet-up has sold out! Click here to join our waiting list! A big part of Wonder and Wander – Jackson’s mission is to help you connect with others in the community. Our Meet-ups are a way to

Dinosaur Safari – Ella Sharp Museum

Written by Wonder and Wander – Contributor: Alyssa Grant I first heard that dinosaurs were on their way to the Ella Sharp Museum back in July at the Learning Fair. It might be an understatement to say that my four-year-old

Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum

We are in the humdrum days of the long, gray winter when kiddos are feeling cooped up and parents are searching for indoor places to visit. Enter: Matthaei Botanical Gardens – the perfect inside destination to visit this winter! Located

The Public Library: So Much More Than Books

Written by Wonder and Wander – Jackson Contributor: Angela Hadley Recently, while aimlessly scrolling through Facebook, I came across a post that read: “A library is more than a place to check out book – it’s one of the few

Lowry’s Little Flock Farm – Small Business Gift Guide

Handmade alpaca mittens from Lowry's Little Flock Farm

Welcome to Wonder and Wander – Jackson’s 2022 Holiday Gift Guides! We worked with small business from Jackson County to bring you the absolute best gift ideas for the people in your life. Today, we are sharing a business feature

Find Your Fall Fun

We are halfway through October (eek!) and the time is prime to head out and get your pumpkins! There are so many options throughout Jackson County, and so many places to find your fall fun! But where to even start?

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