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Whiting Forest Canopy Walk - Midland Dow Gardens - Photo of canopy walk over apple orchards on an early fall day

Explore the Longest Canopy Walk in US at Whiting Forest

Did you know the longest Canopy Walk in the United States is just two hours away from Ann Arbor? In October 2018, Dow Gardens in Midland opened their new canopy walk at Whiting Forest. It also features a playground, apple orchard, and much more. A friend and I visited on a weekday that month while […]

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Staycation at Hyatt Place Ann Arbor - Exterior

5 Reasons for an Ann Arbor Staycation

Last weekend the new Hyatt Place Ann Arbor hosted our family for a Staycation. All opinions are our own. There are plenty of reasons to take an Ann Arbor Staycation. Plus, staying in a hotel is always a treat for the kids. 5 Reasons to take an Ann Arbor Staycation 1 – Get a Break

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Sea Life Michigan Aquarium - In the Walkthrough Tunnel

SEA LIFE Michigan – Activity Review

SEA LIFE Michigan is a small aquarium located at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets with over 250 species of sea creatures. Visiting SEA LIFE Michigan, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, and shopping at Great Lakes Crossing is a fun day trip from Ann Arbor.

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National Parks - Rocky Mountain National Park

National Parks – Travel Thursday

Today is the 100th anniversary of the US National Park System. I thought I’d combine a Travel Thursday &  a Throwback Thursday with pictures from some of our trips to National Parks. Shenandoah National Park We visited Shenandoah National Park this spring. I’ve already covered it in our Travel Thursday Virginia Road Trip post from June..

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Cedar Point Valravn

Cedar Point 2017 Enhancements – Travel Thursday

I actually had just started another Travel Thursday post when Cedar Point announced their new projects for 2017. Our family loves roller coasters and amusement parks, so we are thrilled that Cedar Point is only 2 hours from Ann Arbor.  Earlier this spring, I was able to attend a preview for their 2016 addition Valravn.  Visiting Cedar Point Cedar

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Kennywood Entrance Arch

Kennywood – Travel Thursday

This profile of Kennywood is part of our Travel Thursday series. Kennywood is an old-fashioned amusement park just outside of Pittsburgh, PA. We have heard about Kennywood for years and seen signs as driving east to visit family on the eastern side of the state. This year, we decided to fit in a trip to Kennywood while we visited family. Kennywood Kennywood

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Visiting Harry Potter - Hogsmeade at Universal Orlando

Visiting Harry Potter – Travel Thursday

Sunday is both Harry Potter’s Birthday and the release of Harry Potter & the Cursed Child. In his honor, visiting Harry Potter is the topic of today’s Travel Thursday post (as it was the subject of Monday’s Summer Reading Recommendations). Universal Orlando Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade

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Day Trips from Ann Arbor

Amazing Indoor and Outdoor Day Trips from Ann Arbor

For today’s Travel Thursday post, we are staying closer to home with recommendations for Day Trips from Ann Arbor. They’re perfect for days off from school and in the summer. Amusement Park Day Trips from Ann Arbor Amusement Parks are a great day trip in summer, as well as late spring and early fall weekends (check

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