Travelin' Together
Grab the family, Explore the Mitten, Create new memories!
Explore the beauty of the Chippewa Nature Center and get ready for their Fall Festival. Image courtesy of the Chippewa Nature Center. 9/28/23.
9/28/23 - WCSG's Travelin' Together Chippewa Nature Center
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, September 28th, 2023 ( 6:00am)
Enjoy the 19 miles of trails, historic farmstead, and the upcoming Fall Festival at the Chippewa Nature Center.
image - American Speed Festival facebook page
9/21/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series - American Speed Festival
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 ( 7:14am)
Race cars will be the focus of various events surrounding the American Speed Festival, the last weekend in September in Pontiac.
The 8th Annual Michigan Apple Fest will be held this weekend in downtown Sparta. Image courtesy of the Sparta Chamber of Commerce. 9/14/23,
9/14/23 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - Sparta Michigan Apple Fest
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, September 14th, 2023 ( 6:00am)
The 8th annual event will include plenty of activities for families, as well as food tasting opportunities throughout the downtown area.
Allegan County Fair - image from Allegan County Fair website
9/7/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series - Allegan County Fair
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, September 7th, 2023 ( 6:00am)
One of the area's largest county fairs is held each year in early September. The Allegan County Fair draws thousands of people to visit the animals & exhibits as well as enjoy a variety of entertainment.
Find out why the light tilts when you visit the structure this weekend. Photo credits to @jocelynwhitephotos on Instagram. 8/31/23.
8/31/23 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - North Ludington Breakwall Light
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, August 31st, 2023 ( 6:00am)
Find out why the light tilts when you visit the Ludington North Breakwall Light. The light closes this weekend to tours for the season.
Hemlock Crossing Public Observatory - image: myottawa.org
8/24/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together - Public Observatories For Star Gazing
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, August 24th, 2023 ( 6:00am)
Local Public Observatory locations offer information and interesting views of the stars and planets. A new location was recently opened along the lakeshore between Holland and Grand Haven.
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is celebrating 60 years of service with a party this weekend. Image courtesy of the GRR. 8/17/23.
8/17/23 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - Gerald R. Ford Airport
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, August 17th, 2023 ( 6:00am)
To commemorate National Aviation Day, the Gerald R. Ford Airport will celebrate their 60th anniversary!
W.K. Kellogg Manor House and Gardens in Hickory Corners, Michigan
8/10/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series - W.K. Kellogg Manor House & Estate
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, August 10th, 2023 ( 6:00am)
Hickory Corners, Michigan is host to the W.K. Kellogg Manor House and Estate, Bird Sanctuary, and Biological Station. They are hope for tours and host a number of special events.
Learning to surf and enjoy some of the best of Lake Michigan happens next weekend in Muskegon. Image courtesy of the Great Lakes Surf Festival. 8/3/23.
8/3/23 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - Great Lakes Surf Festival
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, August 3rd, 2023 ( 6:00am)
You don't have to travel to the West Coast in order to catch a wave! A local festival looks to introduce you to the waves of West Michigan next weekend.
Au Sable River Festival and Canoe Marathon
7/27/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series - AuSable River Festival
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, July 27th, 2023 ( 6:00am)
The AuSable River Festival leads up to the canoe marathon which is a grueling, non-stop 120 mile canoe race starting in Grayling and ending in Oscoda.
unsplash.com - image - Sunflower Festival comes to Mayville, Michigan
7/13/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series - Mayville Sunflower Festival
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, July 13th, 2023 ( 6:00am)
The village of Mayville welcomes visitors to explore the thumb area of Michigan and enjoy the Sunflower Festival during the third weekend in July.
The Saginaw County Castle Museum offers more than 150-thousand artifacts in their collection of Michigan memoribilia. Image courtesy of the SCCM. 7/6/23.
7/6/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together: Saginaw County Castle Museum
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, July 6th, 2023 ( 6:00am)
Built in the late 1890's, the museum complex includes several buildings, features over 150-thousand artifacts, and includes a sports hall of fame.
Chicago's Field Museum - facebook image
6/29/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series - Spinosaurus At Field Museum
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, June 29th, 2023 ( 6:00am)
The Field Museum in Chicago has opened a new Spinosaurus dinosaur exhibit.
The SS Milwaukee is docked in Muskegon where it originally set sail along Lake Michigan, visiting ports in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Muskegon. Image courtesy of S.S. Milwaukee Clipper Preservation Association. 6/22/23.
6/22/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together - SS Milwaukee
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, June 22nd, 2023 ( 6:00am)
This vessel, operating in ports out of Michigan, is registered as a historical treasure for her service of close to 100 years.
Wheels on rails, takes riders on a pedal-powered trip along an out-of-service rail line near Traverse City. MLive - Photo provided by Adam Forshee.
6/15/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series - "Wheels On Rails"
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, June 15th, 2023 ( 6:00am)
The Traverse City area offers a new "Wheels on Rails" rail-biking adventure trip.
Picturesque images like this await along one of the state's most improved trails. Image courtesy Gaylord Visitors Bureau. 6/8/23.
6/08/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together - North Central State Trail - Gaylord to Vanderbilt
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, June 8th, 2023 ( 6:00am)
While only a 10th of the entire trail, the section of bike trail between Gaylord and Vanderbilt promises some unique scenery, along with an easy to traverse trail for the entire family.
Legos file image - pxhere.com
6/1/23 - LEGOLAND Discovery Center comes to Michigan
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, June 1st, 2023 ( 6:00am)
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan comes to Auburn Hills and provides a variety of activities for kids and parents.
Kids can explore science and history at the Musekgon Museum this weekend. Image courtesy of the MMS&H. 5/25/23.
5/25/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together - Muskegon Museum of Science and History
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, May 25th, 2023 ( 6:00am)
Kids can explore the regions history, as well as satisfy their curiosity and imagination at the Muskegon Museum of Science & History.
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5/18/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series - Grand Haven Kite Festival
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, May 18th, 2023 ( 6:00am)
Hundreds will make their way to Grand Haven State Park to enjoy their Kite Festival.
A Red Panda is one of the hundreds of creatures waiting at Potter Park Zoo. Image courtesy of Potter Park Zoo.
5/11/23 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - Potter Park Zoo Mother's Day Special
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, May 11th, 2023 ( 6:00am)
Moms have a chance to be celebrated in many ways at the Potter Park Zoo on Sunday.
The Cascades - experiencejackson.com
5/4/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series - The Cascades in Jackson County
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, May 4th, 2023 ( 6:00am)
The Cascades, also known as Cascade Falls, is an illuminated, man-made waterfall that is amplified by fireworks and offers a number of other activities throughout the year.
McGulpin Post Lighthouse is part of the lighthouse tour sponsored by the West MI Tourism Association. Photo courtesy of the WMTA. Photo credit - Glen Robertson.
4/27/23 - WCSG's Travelin' Together Lighthouse Map & Circle Tour
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, April 27th, 2023 ( 6:00am)
Your summer plans may include a visit to one of the over 100 lighthouses around the Great Lakes.
file photo: John Ball Zoo
4/20/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series - Grand Rapids Lantern Festival At JBZ
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, April 20th, 2023 ( 6:00am)
A unique Lantern Festival is coming to John Ball Zoo in Grand rapids, April 19,2023 - June 11,2023.
Battle Creek hosts a unique mac&cheese experience for lovers of this dish. Image courtesy of The Big Cheese Festival. 4/13/23.
4/13/23 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - Mac&Cheese Festival Battle Creek
Posted by: Joel Hill | Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 ( 6:08pm)
Over a dozen vendors will offer their take on the cheesy pasta dish.
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4/6/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series - Sea Life Michigan Aquarium
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, April 6th, 2023 ( 6:00am)
The state's largest aquarium is located in Auburn Hills and includes over 250 species and 2,000 creatures.
Ropes course at Allegan Event span the facility and up to 35 feet above ground. Image courtesy of Allegan Event. 3/30/23.
3/30/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together - Allegan Event
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, March 30th, 2023 ( 6:00am)
With two ropes course, a rock-climbing wall, arcade and outdoor maze, Allegan Event will give you a workout but all the while having a lot of fun.
Image of Slush Cup - Crystal Mountain facebook page
3/16/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series - March At The Mountain
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, March 16th, 2023 ( 6:00am)
A spring festival is taking place during the month of March at Crystal Mountain. There are plenty of snow related activities that will continue each weekend.
The Children's Museum of Branch County offers multiple, interactive and hands on learning for kids. Image courtesy of the Children's Museum of Branch County. 3/9/23.
3/09/23 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - Coldwater Children's Museum
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, March 9th, 2023 ( 6:00am)
This hidden gem of a children's museum recently moved and renovated space, now offering more hands on activities for kids to learn and grown.
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3/2/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series: Maple Sugaring At Sleeping Bear Dunes
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 ( 6:00am)
Maple Sugaring Days is being held the first weekend of March at two farms within the sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Image - Boyne City, Michigan facebook page
2/23/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series - Boyne City Area & "Smeltania"
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 ( 6:00am)
The Boyne City area features a number of attractions, including the Smeltania winter festival.
My father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?
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