Travelin' Together
Grab the family, Explore the Mitten, Create new memories!
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Hikers can get a great workout while exploring Muskegon State Park. Image courtesy of Muskegon State Park. 2/16/23
2/16/23 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - Muskegon State Park
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, February 16th, 2023 ( 6:00am)
An exciting hiking adventure awaits this weekend with several challenges to test your hiking skills.
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2/9/23 - WCSG Travelin Together Series - Pentwater Winterfest
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, February 9th, 2023 ( 6:00am)
Winterfest in Pentwater – 2nd & 3rd Weekends of February
This Saturday is national Take Your Child to the Library Day. An annual event to encourage reading and family togetherness. Image courtesy of TYCLD. 2/2/23.
2/2/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together - Take Your Child to the Library Day
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, February 2nd, 2023 ( 6:00am)
The national event is designed to encourage reading and family togetherness.
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1/26/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series: Detach Primitive
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, January 26th, 2023 ( 6:00am)
Just outside Rockford is an outdoor retreat and camping facility called "Detach Primitive."
17 WWI veterans from Grand Haven are elligible to receive a Purple Heart. Image courtesy of the Tri-Cities Historical Museum in Grand Haven. 1/19/22.
1/19/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together - Tri-Cities Historical Museum
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, January 19th, 2023 ( 6:00am)
The historical museum offers over 70-thousand artifacts from the region. This museum will host a special ceremony for WWI veterans this weekend.
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1/12/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series - Hunter Ice Festival
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, January 12th, 2023 ( 6:00am)
Each year the city of Niles celebrates the legacy of the Hunter Brothers with their annual Hunter Ice Festival.
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12/15/22 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series - Live Nativity Scenes
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, December 15th, 2022 ( 6:00am)
A number of communities offer live nativity scenes for Christmas that reflect the celebration of the birth of Jesus.
Crossroads Village offers a step back in time to experience Christmas in the 1800's. Image courtesy of Crossroads Village. 12/8/22.
12/8/22 - WCSG Travelin Together - Crossroads Village Christmas Display
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, December 8th, 2022 ( 6:00am)
You can be transported to an earlier time to see how the Christmas holiday was celebrated.
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12/1/22 - WCSG Travelin' Together : Holly's Dickens Festival
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, December 1st, 2022 (12:00am)
The Dickens Festival continues in Holly, Michigan. It is the oldest, longest running Dickens Festival in the United States.
With over 80 vehicles, the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum offers hours of exploration into vehicles of the past. Image courtesy of R.E. Olds Transportation Museum. 11/17/22.
11/17/22 - WCSG Travelin' Together - R.E. Olds Transportation Museum
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, November 17th, 2022 ( 6:00am)
You can step back into time and see vehicles that helped introduce a distinctive auto maker in the industry.
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11/10/22 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series - Magic at the Mill
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, November 10th, 2022 ( 6:00am)
Families may want to consider a holiday season trip to the Windmill Island Gardens in Holland, for "Magic at the Mill."
The LowellArts Artist Market kicks off the holiday season this weekend. Image courtesy of LowellArts. 11/03/22.
11/03/22 - WCSG Travelin' Together - LowellArts Artist Market
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, November 3rd, 2022 ( 6:00am)
Take in the goodness of homemade items to share in the holiday spirit. The LowellArts Market starts this weekend.
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10/27/22 - WCSG Travelin' Together - Coopersville & Marne Railway
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, October 27th, 2022 ( 6:00am)
The Coopersville & Marne Railway offers a number of special events throughout the year, including the fall Pumpkin Train.
Cranes Orchards continues to operate into the fall, offering close to 20 varities of apples. Image courtesy of Cranes Orchards. 10/13/22.
10/13/22 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - Cranes Pie Pantry and Orchard
Posted by: Joel Hill | Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 ( 5:38pm)
A family favorite for generations, Cranes Orchards offers dozens of varieties of apples, as well as pumpkins, in their U-pick farm.
Check out a unique corn maze in Webberville (istockphoto unsplash.com)
10/6/22 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series - MSU/UofM Corn Maze
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, October 6th, 2022 ( 6:00am)
A number of farms will feature corn mazes in the fall. A maze in Webberville this year pays tribute to a state rivalry.
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.
EPHESIANS 6:10-11 I NIV