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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

Free Coloring Page from Simpkins Studios

The December days are flying by, and soon the kiddos will be home for winter break! If your kids are anything like mine, they need something to keep them occupied as they adjust to a new schedule, and we have

Be a Tourist in Your Town: Downtown Jackson Christmas Edition

The holidays will be here before we know it, and Downtown Jackson is getting ready to be the merriest place of all! With the Downtown Jackson Christmas Parade rolling into town on Friday, November 18 at 6:00 pm, I thought

Introducing Alyssa Grant – Our New Contributor!

Wonder and Wander – Jackson is thrilled to announce that we have two new contributors that will be sharing content here on The Adventure Blog! I am so excited to share this space with them, and hope you will enjoy

Introducing: Angela Hadley – Our New Contributor!

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?

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

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