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Hager Park in Ottawa County is Fun for the Whole Family

Hager Park in Ottawa County is Fun for the Whole Family

November 7, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Ottawa County Parks operates 40 parks and open space land sites (as well as a few trails) in Michigan’s seventh most populate county. As we…

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Mackinac Island: Best Historic Small Town in America?

Mackinac Island: Best Historic Small Town in America?

September 29, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Vacation

Michigan cities have always been well-represented in the 10best.com Reader’s Choice Polls for Best Small Towns. The nominees for Best Historic Small Town, Best Small…

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W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary in Augusta: An Up Close Nature Experience the Whole Family Will Love

W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary in Augusta: An Up Close Nature Experience the Whole Family Will Love

September 27, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Located just 15 minutes from both Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary offers an escape from city living as well as a…

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Spring Grove Park in Grandville: Perfect for Family Fun and Summer Weddings

Spring Grove Park in Grandville: Perfect for Family Fun and Summer Weddings

August 29, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

The Ottawa County Parks system manages 28 parks and 12 recreation areas. Despite living one county over, we are still working on visiting and exploring…

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Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel Nominated For 4 Awards in Latest 10Best Reader's Choice Polls

Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel Nominated For 4 Awards in Latest 10Best Reader’s Choice Polls

July 20, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

If there’s one consistent thing with each round of Reader’s Choice polls on 10best.com, it’s that at least one Michigan attraction seems to make an…

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Pictured Rocks First Timers Guide: 10 Things to See and Do

Pictured Rocks First Timers Guide: 10 Things to See and Do

July 12, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

One of the common questions we get from friends and relatives traveling to the Upper Peninsula centers around what to see and do at Pictured…

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2021 Sheplers Lighthouse Cruise (Westbound Extended Trip) Photo Gallery

2021 Sheplers Lighthouse Cruise (Westbound Extended Trip) Photo Gallery

July 9, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Lighthouses

As our quest to visit each one of Michigan’s more than 125 lighthouses continues, we’ve had to look for opportunities to see the more remote…

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Mackinac Bridge Walk Returns for 2021: What You Need to Know

Mackinac Bridge Walk Returns for 2021: What You Need to Know

July 4, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Since 1958, Labor Day in Michigan has been celebrated as the only day of the year that pedestrians can walk across the Mackinac Bridge. The…

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Awakon Park in Onaway is a Sculpture Park That's Worth the Detour

Awakon Park in Onaway is a Sculpture Park That’s Worth the Detour

June 26, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment, Family Trips

Onaway is a small city (less than 1,000 residents) in northeast Michigan that is home to one of the coolest roadside attractions we’ve found in…

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Eastmanville Farm - Explore the Trails, Wildflowers, and History at this Ottawa County Park

Eastmanville Farm – Explore the Trails, Wildflowers, and History at this Ottawa County Park

May 14, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Ottawa County Parks manages more than 40 parks, trails, boat launches, and open space land. These sites offer everything from sandy Lake Michigan beaches to…

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