Travelin' Together
Grab the family, explore the Mitten, create new memories!
The Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
7/25/24 - Travelin' Together Series - The Soo Locks
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, July 25th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
The Soo Locks in the U.P. of Michigan offers a number of possibilities as you explore and learn more about the system that allows freighters to navigate the Great Lakes and help with the shipping industry.
The Cadillac Art Festival features plenty of food and art, including a Kids Zone. Image courtesy of the Cadillac Art Festival Facebook page. 7/18/24.
7/18/24 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - Cadillac Art Festival
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, July 18th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
Lots of local artists will showcase their work at the Cadillac Art Festival. The festival includes kids activities as well as plenty of food.
coopersvillefarmmuseum.org - open to the public year round
7/11/24 - Travelin Together Series: Coopersville Farm Museum & Event Center
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, July 11th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
The Coopersville Farm Museum showcases a number items and exhibits as they honor family, agriculture, farming, and rural life.
The Lakeshore Art Festival will include multiple kids and family friendly activities, most of them free. Image courtesy of the Lakeshore Art Festival. 6/27/24.
6/27/24 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - Lakeshore Art Festival
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, June 27th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
There will be plenty of family friendly events at this year's Lakeshore Art Festival in downtown Muskegon.
file image - Holland Celtic Festival June 21-22, 2024
6/20/24 - Travelin' Together Series - Holland Celtic Festival
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, June 20th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
The Holland Celtic Festival this weekend celebrates Irish and Scottish culture and the Ottawa County Fairgrounds.
W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary offers opportunities to explore nature, wildlife, and birds up close. Image Courtesy of W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. 6/13/24.
6/13/24 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - W.K. Kellogg Wildlife Sanctuary
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, June 13th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
Fathers get in free when accompanied by families this Sunday. Get out and explore nature on 180-acres where wildlife find refuge.
National Cereal Festival - Battle Creek, Michigan - kelloggarena.com
6/6/24 - Travelin' Together Series - National Cereal Festival
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, June 6th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
The city of Battle Creek will celebrate the National Cereal Fest and most of the activities are set for Saturday, June 8, 2024.
USA Today has voted 1st Street Beach in Manistee as the Best Beach in Michigan. Image courtesy of Manistee County Tourism. 5/30/24.
5/30/24 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - 1st Street Beach Manistee
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, May 30th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
1st Street Beach in Manistee offers plenty of family friendly amenities, all within a two hours' drive of Grand Rapids.
file photo: Canterbury Village Medieval Faire - Lake Orion
5/23/24 - Travelin' Together Series: Canterbury Village Medieval Faire
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 ( 6:00am)
The Canterbury Village Medieval Faire is coming to Lake Orion during the first two weekends of June 2024.
The Durand Railroad Festival starts today and runs through Sunday. Photo courtesy of Durand Railroad Festival and Durand Railroad Museum. 5/16/24.
5/16/24 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - Durnad Railroad Festival Days
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, May 16th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
A celebration of the locomotive that changed the landscape of America.
cARTierTrail at Cartier Park Pathway near Ludington, Michigan
5/9/24 - Travelin' Together Series: Cartier Park Pathway
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, May 9th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
Cartier Park Pathway features a new art trail in Ludington.
The interior of the Hackley and Hume office building. Charles Hackley is seated at right, Thomas Hume is standing at center, and Thomas' son George Hume is at far left. Image courtesy of the Hackely and Hume. 5/2/24.
5/2/24 - WCSG Travelin' Together - Muskegon Area Historical Visit
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 (10:47am)
Visit a time gone by in West Michigan. The Lakeshore Museum offers a Mother's Day discount and an opportunity to see what life was like during the Victorian Era.
fire image - C.J. Barrymore's Entertainment Center
4/25/24 - Travelin' Together Series - C.J. Barrymore's
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, April 25th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
Entertainment park near Detroit, opens their new 3-story go kart track.
Kensington Nature Preserve is home to dozen of Cranes and Herons. Image courtesy of Joel Hill. 4/18/24.
4/18/24 - Travelin' Together (Kensington Nature Park)
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, April 18th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
The park offers something for everyone in the family, from disc golf to a petting zoo.
image / facebook: National Morel Mushroom Festival
4/11/24 -Travelin' Together – Michigan Mushroom Festivals
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, April 11th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
Spring is the time to celebrate morel mushroom hunting and participate in Michigan Mushroom Festivals, like the ones in Mesick and Boyne City.
Milham Park in Kalamazoo offers an excellent relaxing experience in SouthWest Michigan. Image Courtesy of the Kalamazoo Parks. 4/4/24.
4/4/24 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - Milham Park
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, April 4th, 2024 ( 6:09am)
The 49-acre park offers gorgeous scenery along both natural and paved trails.
Michigan drive-in movie theaters will open soon - image: unsplash.com
3/28/24 - Travelin' Together Series: Michigan Drive-in Movie Theaters Set To Open Soon
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, March 28th, 2024 (12:00am)
Michigan drive-in movie theaters are getting ready to open and Michigan has several of them to chose from.
Image: MichiganMapleFestival.com
3/14/24 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series: Michigan Maple Festival
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, March 14th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
Everything maple will be celebrated the next two weekend in March, at the Maple Row Sugarhouse in Jones.
Gilda's LaughFest has multiple family events starting Saturday morning. Image courtesy of Gilda's LaughFest 2024.
3/7/24 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - Gilda's LaughFest
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, March 7th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
A ton of family fun events are included with Gilda's LaughFest, many of which are free. This week there are three family friendly events to start your weekend right!
file image - Clare to celebrate "Get Your Irish On"
2/29/24 - WCSG Travelin' Together - Clare County "Get Your Irish On"
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, February 29th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
Clare turns green the third weekend of March to celebrate "Get Your Irish On" and to celebrate their Irish heritage.
Pioneer Days are on display at the Muskegon Museum of History and Science. Image courtesy of the Muskegon Museum of History and Science. 2/22/24.
2/22/24 - You Can Live Out the Pioneer Days Right Here in Michigan
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 ( 6:00am)
Travel the Oregon Trail without the danger! The Muskegon Museum of History and Science is offering a look at those days on the trail!
file image : Girlfriend shopping weekends in March
2/15/24 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series - Girlfriend Weekend
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, February 15th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
Holland and Grand Haven are planning popular Girlfriends Weekend events during the month of March.
image - petoskeydowntown.com
2/8/24 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series - Petoskey In The Winter
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, February 8th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
Even without an abundance of snow, Petoskey will host their annual Winter Wonderland Weekend, Feb. 16-19, 2024
The Grand Rapids Public Museum's "Bugs" exhibit allows families to explore the dynamic world of exciting creatures without the fear of getting stung. Image courtesy of the Grand Rapids Public Museum. 2/1/24.
2/1/24 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - GRAM Bug's Exhibit
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, February 1st, 2024 ( 6:00am)
The final weekend of the "Bugs" exhibit promises to capture a bug's life, allowing us to get down to their size, and view it from their perspective.
Chili Cookoff - (image from: insanelygoodrecipes.com)
1/25/24 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series: Chili Cookoff
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, January 25th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
Colder months bring the opportunity of getting together for a Chili Cookoff. Family members can try various recipes as well as support local organizations. This weekend: Kalamazoo and St. Joseph.
Cross County skiing and snowshoeing opportunities abound in Southwest Michigan. Image Courtesy of South Haven Van Buren County Convention and Visitors Bureau. 1/18/24.
1/18/24 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - Winter Trail Adventure
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, January 18th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
Adventure awaits at several trails within West Michigan, including several near South Haven.
Mid-Michigan Children's Musuem - Saginaw, Michigan (image: michildrensmuseum.org)
1/11/24 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series - Mid-Michigan Children's Museum
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, January 11th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
The Mid-Michigan Children's Museum in Saginaw, provides another option for families to help their young children have fun through problem solving and exploring.
Newaygo County's Go Exploring guide is out for you to take in the wonder of the county year-round. Image courtesy of the Newaygo County Tourism. 1/4/24.
1/4/24 - WCSG Travelin Together - Go Exploring Challenge
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, January 4th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
A new guide will help you explore Newaygo County year-round.
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Musuem
12/13/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series - Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum at Christmas
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, December 14th, 2023 ( 6:00am)
The Ford Musuem in Grand Rapids will feature lights and a special train display during the Christmas season.
The 2023 Festival of Trees includes holiday memories, and the opportunity to create new ones. Image courtesy of the Muskegon Museum of Art. 12/7/23.
12/7/23 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - Festival of Trees
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, December 7th, 2023 ( 6:00am)
A quick trip down memory lane awaits at the Festival of Trees at the Muskegon Museum of Art. Running through New Year's Eve, the museum promises you'll relive the memories of Christmas past with various displays of past holiday ornaments, trees, wreaths, and other decorations.
This is real love – not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.
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