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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

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

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

Day Trip to the Imagination Station

The Imagination Station, located in Toledo, Ohio, is the perfect day trip destination no matter the weather. Featuring hundreds of hands-on STEM activities, there is something here for everyone. The Wonder and Wander – Jackson crew visited recently, and we

Spring Break Staycation Inspiration – Day Six – Day Trip to Detroit

Spring break is almost here, and according to our Instagram poll, about 75% of The Adventure Crew is planning on staying local. This week we’ll be rolling out a slew of new blog posts focused on local spring break activities

Spring Break Staycation Inspiration – Day Four – Day Trip to Ann Arbor

Five Kid-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month, and although I am not a mother of girls, I am the product of all of the strong women that have raised me, crossed my path, or inspired me. Later this month, I’ll be creating

The Wonder of the Winter Olympics – Winter Sports in Jackson County and Beyond

The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics have officially kicked off, and athletes from fifteen different sports will be doing their best to go for the gold. I have been a huge fan of the Olympics for as long as I can

The MAP’s Treasures: Navigating the Michigan Activity Pass – Featuring Kid ‘N’ Stuff Children’s Museum

Earlier in January, we spilled the beans about one of Michigan’s best-kept secrets – the Michigan Activity Pass. If you missed that blog post, you can check it out here: Michigan’s Best Kept Secret: The Michigan Activity Pass Searching the MAP

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