kid-friendly hikes

Kate Palmer Sanctuary – Kid-friendly Hikes

Located five miles west of Jackson, the Kate Palmer Sanctuary is the perfect place to take your kiddos on a hike. Managed by the Michigan Audubon Society, the Kate Palmer Sanctuary is a bird and native plant haven and features

Dahlem Ecology Farm – Kid-Friendly Hikes

Have you ever visited the Dahlem Ecology Farm? We know many people have visited the main Dahlem campus, but this hidden gem known as the Dahlem Ecology Farm deserves a post of its own! Located on Wickwire Road, this spot

Introducing Mystery Adventures with Wonder and Wander – Jackson!

Just in time for spring break, we are launching our brand new mystery adventures! As a kid, my parents would take my sister and me on “mystery trips,” and we loved them! I have continued the tradition with my kiddos

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 Kid-Friendly Hikes in Jackson County

Hiking is one of those outside activities that can be fun in any season. Whether long or short, on paved trails or winding dirt paths through the forest, Jackson County has countless locations to head out on a kid-friendly hike.

Fall Color Tour: Falling Waters Trail at the Concord Trailhead

Welcome to Wonder and Wander’s Guide to Fall Fun in Jackson County. We’ll be highlighting some of our favorite spots throughout October and handing out some “awards” along the way – so check back often! The last stop on our

Fall Color Tour – Haenhle Sanctuary

Fall Color Tour – Falling Waters Trail at the Teft Road Trailhead

I have spent seven years living in Jackson County, and I am still learning about all of the trailhead parking lots for the Falling Waters Trail! After viewing The Greetings Tour “Welcome to Jackson” Mural during Bright Walls 2021, I knew I had

Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve – Brooklyn, Michigan

The first time I visited Watkins Lake State Park, it took my breath away. The skies were bright blue with puffy white clouds, which reflected over the lakes for a picture-perfect scene. Once I hit the trails, the green grass