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Vandercook Lake Townsend Beaman County Park – Jackson, Michigan

Vandercook Lake Townsend Beaman County Park is a beautiful destination with a storied history. In the early 1900s, this park was a bustling amusement park known as Hauge Park. A massive fire burned all of the buildings on the grounds

The MAP’s Treasures: Navigating the Michigan Activity Pass – Featuring Belle Isle

Back 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

Black History Month – Exploring The Underground Railroad With Kids

February is Black History Month, and we wanted to take this opportunity to highlight some ways to explore historical places tied to Black History in Jackson County. Did you know that Jackson County was a hub and destination for freedom

Happy Valentine’s Day from Wonder and Wander – Jackson

We are so appreciative of all of the love and support we have received here at Wonder and Wander – Jackson, and we wanted to share the love with you. Didn’t have time to grab a Valentine for your true

March Monthly Meet-up with Wonder and Wander – Jackson

Okay – let’s try that again. January’s frigid temps caused us to cancel, February is flying by, and March will be here before we know it! We’re keeping our fingers crossed for the perfect weather on March 4 so that

Guide to Parks and Playgrounds in Jackson County

Did anyone else see the sunshine today? We admit – those rays had us dreaming of spring. With spring comes puddle jumping, more daylight, and many trips to parks and playgrounds. Our goal here on The Adventure Blog is to have

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

Inside/Outside Scavenger Hunt

The second snow day is entering those crazy evening hours, the temperatures are frigid, and more snow is falling. Yeah, we’re feeling a little stir-crazy over here, too. We put together a fun winter scavenger hunt that you can download

Five Questions with the Maternal Infant Health Program – Wonder and Wander’s Social Impact Series

Welcome to our social impact series, called “Five Questions.” On the first day of every month, we will share five questions with a community organization serving children and youth in Jackson County. We hope to inspire you, enlighten you, and

Outdoor Activities For Kids in Winter – Dahlem Center’s Blog Take-Over

Outdoor Activities For Kids in WinterBy Margaux Deverhttps://www.dahlemcenter.org/ Now that we covered all of the serious stuff in part one of our blog take-over, it’s time for some fun! Outdoor adventures in the wintertime are very special. This time of year