Places to Explore Archives - Wonder and Wander

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?

Little Wolf Lake County Park – Grass Lake, Michigan

Little Wolf Lake County Park, located in Grass Lake, Michigan, is the perfect destination for some fall fun! This park recently received equipment upgrades and has a giant climber and swings. You will not find a more beautiful setting, with

Day Trip to the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History

Looking for a local-ish day trip that will help you travel back in time to imagine dinosaurs roaming the land? Welcome to the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History! The museum was revamped in 2019 and features multiple floors

Falling Waters Park – Spring Arbor, Michigan

Falling Waters Park is a hidden gem full of rich local history. This is a walk-through park that was originally a Potawatomi Indian village and burial ground. When white settlers came to the area, they founded Spring Arbor Village on

Lime Lake County Park – Spring Arbor, Michigan

Lime Lake County Park recently received a playground equipment makeover, and we finally visited to check it out! This park is located in Spring Arbor near the Falling Waters Teft Road Trailhead. LLCP may seem small, with only two pieces of

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