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

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

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

The First Post of 2022 – and Our Word of the Year

Hello to you, and hello to 2022! I don’t know about you – but 2021 really went out like a bull in a china shop. We all got the non-covid, non-flu virus that’s going around (and we’re still trying to

A Welcome, a Thank You, and a Promise

October was an incredible month here at Wonder and Wander, and I had a great time putting together #youautumnknow – our guide to fall fun in Jackson County. October was also a record-breaking month here on our little corner of the internet,

Hike a Trail: Haehnle Sanctuary

Located six miles northeast of Jackson, the Haehnle Sanctuary is a true gem. Known for Sandhill Crane viewing, I stumbled upon this location by accident years ago as we drove past to go to Big Portage Lake. After doing some

Be a Tourist in your Town

Now that we’ve shared a few of our favorite places to play, hike, and swim, we wanted to announce that we’ll be diving deeper into a really fun category on the Summer Fun Bucket List this week. And with June 26th being “Downtown Day” in

Hike a Trail – Dahlem Environmental Education Center

Up next on our Summer Fun Bucket List “Take a Hike” top five kid-friendly hiking locations in Jackson County, Michigan: Dahlem Environmental Education Center Where do I even start with my review of Dahlem? I have been a fan for

Learn Something New: Kate’s Art School

Next up on Wonder and Wander’s Summer Fun Bucket List: Learn Something New! While summer is often filled with lots of time outside, it is also the perfect time to learn something new! Whether you are reading non-fiction text to log those

Go Jump in a Lake: Big Portage Lake at the Waterloo Recreation Area

Big Portage Lake at the Waterloo Recreation Area Big Portage Lake is a destination that has a little something for everyone. My family heads here frequently throughout the summer to swim in the lake, and we visit often in the

Summer Fun Bucket List: Go Jump in a Lake

Next up on Wonder and Wander’s Summer Fun Bucket List: Go Jump in a Lake! I don’t know about you, but as school wraps up and the summer temperatures start rising, there’s one question I start to hear frequently: “When

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