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Snuggle up and celebrate Winter Solstice by reading aloud these winter themed books. We’ve rounded up a great list of children’s picture books about winter solstice. Plus, check out these winter solstice activity ideas.

Lantern Lit Night Hikes are occurring throughout Michigan this winter. Here is your Michigan Winter hiking guide for 2024-2025 season, including a detailed map. Hike, ski or snowshoe as you journey through a glowing trail lit with lanterns. A variety of Michigan State Parks, MI recreation areas and nature centers are hosting these magical night hikes with cozy camp fires afterwards.

Visiting Houghton Lake area in Michigan with your family this year. Here is a family-friendly guide to the best things to do in Roscommon, Higgins Lake and Houghton Lake with kids. Activities, restaurants, beaches, ORV trails and outdoor adventures at beautiful South and North Higgins Lake State Park.

Make Christmas extra magical for your children with a special experience of meeting and petting real live reindeer. Add this fun tradition to your holiday schedule. Visit a Michigan reindeer farm or attend a Holiday events where you can visit with Santa and pet live reindeer. Check out the map of reindeer farms and Christmas events in Michigan to find one close to you.

Unique, non candy, ideas for children’s stocking stuffers that are useful, practical and fun. These toys will help children to get outside more in nature playing in the backyard or while hiking and camping. Kids of all ages will love these unconventional ideas including pocket sized games, water balls, nature toys.

If you have a child whose pockets are constantly overflowing with rocks, then you’ll need to find these 6 Michigan rocks to add to their collections. Luckily, the Great Lakes State is ideal location for kid’s to rock hunt with it’s rocky shores. Here’s a Family Guide to the best spots to find Puddingstones, Lake Superior Agate, Petoskey Stones, Charlevoix Stones and Leland Blues from a lifelong Michigander. Make it a Michigan Day trip to Lake Michigan, Lake Superior or Lake Huron while vacationing and rock hunting.

A lovely hike awaits at South Higgins Lake State Park. Marl Lake Trail in Roscommon, Michigan skirts along the lake, all while providing lake views and a chance to see birds and wild life. Located near Houghton Lake, it’s a perfect stop for a fun Michigan day trip, camping or fall weekend getaway for families and children.

We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly hiking trails from a local Michigan mom. Help your kids fall in love with hiking as you explore lovely wooded trails, lake views, waterfalls, a magical Narnia trail and gnome hunt. These locations are the perfect spots for a Michigan day trip. Save this list of Michigan hikes for families with children for your next adventure.

Go on a whimsical gnome hunt at Pond Hill Farm in Harbor Springs, Michigan. Here is your guide for taking the winding 1.5 mile trail to collect all 12 letters, located on the hand crafted gnome homes. Combine the letters to form a secret word, solve and win a sweet prize. Besides the hike, enjoy wine tasting, live bands, delicious food, plus tons of activities whether its fall, summer or winter for children and families. These outdoor activities for families will be a hit with kids as you spend the day on a northern Michigan Day Trip.

12 Top Things to Do at Pond Hill Farm in Northern Michigan. This scenic spot has it all -rustic barns, wine tasting, live bands, delicious food, plus tons of activities whether its fall, summer or winter. With a wide variety of outdoor activities for families with kids, you can enjoy a hike on a gnome hunt, pet animals, and play on the playscape. This makes a perfect Michigan Day Trip. You can’t help but fall in love with Pond Hill Farm in Harbor Springs.

The ultimate guide to camping at Platte River Campground in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Here is our honest review of the camp sites and facilities. This is a Michigan Bucket List trip for families. Numerous outdoor activities will keep kids occupied as you swim, catch a sunset at Lake Michigan, race down a sand dune or hike the miles of scenic trails and overlooks.

Lauded as one of Michigan's most beautiful areas. Here is our family guide for the top things to do while visiting Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore with kids. During your next family trip explore numerous outdoor activities as you swim at the beach, race down a sand dune, cruise through Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, catch a sunset at Lake Michigan, ride on the Heritage Bike Trail or hike the trails to Empire Bluff. Your children will treasure the summer memories made together. Here's our the best tips on where to stay and play at Sleeping Bear Dunes from a Michigander.

A fun destination for families while visiting Waterloo Recreation Area in Chelsea, Michigan. The Eddy Discovery Center has educational exhibits, animals, nature trails. Enjoy this fun day trip in Michigan to the nature center. Kids will love playing on the outdoor nature play area, exploring the trails, searching for the carnivorous pitcher plant. Great Michigan spot for field trips or homeschool outings.

Visit and camp at the largest state park in the lower peninsula of Michigan, Waterloo State Recreation Area. This expansive park contains 21,000 acres of land, 11 lakes and miles of hiking, biking and even equestrian trails. Here is a full review and trip guide to Waterloo, highlighting the many features from two beaches, large modern playgrounds, both electric and rustic campsites and tons of trails. Camp near Jackson and Ann Arbor at this Michigan State Park

Stop in and explore the Throne Swift Nature Preserve. It’s a fun destination for families to experience the joys of the great outdoors while in the Harbor Springs or Petoskey Area. Enjoy this fun day trip in Michigan for kids as you hike the trails, play at the beach and learn at the nature center, which contains educational exhibits and nature displays. Check out their nature programs and workshops too.