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South Beach With Kids: A Family Beach Guide
Read more…: South Beach With Kids: A Family Beach GuidePlanning a family beach day at South Beach in South Haven? Here’s what to know about the beach, lighthouse, splash pad, swimming safety, accessibility, and family fun.
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Holland State Park With Kids: A Family Beach Guide
Read more…: Holland State Park With Kids: A Family Beach GuideSome Michigan beaches are all about the water. Holland State Park gives families a little more to look at. There’s the broad sweep of Lake Michigan, soft sand, boats traveling through the channel, and one of the most recognizable views on Michigan’s west coast: the bright red Holland Harbor Lighthouse, better known as Big Red.…
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Grand Haven State Park With Kids: A Family Beach Guide
Read more…: Grand Haven State Park With Kids: A Family Beach GuidePlanning a family beach day in Grand Haven? Here’s what families should know about the beach, swimming, lighthouse, boardwalk, Musical Fountain, and more.
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Sleeping Bear Dunes With Kids: A Family Beach Guide
Read more…: Sleeping Bear Dunes With Kids: A Family Beach GuideHeading to Sleeping Bear Dunes with kids? Find the best family beaches, things to do, Dune Climb tips, and practical advice for planning your day.
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Silver Lake Sand Dunes: ATVs, Sand Surfing & Dune Rides
Read more…: Silver Lake Sand Dunes: ATVs, Sand Surfing & Dune RidesFrom off-road adventures and giant sand dunes to sand surfing and Mac Wood’s Dune Rides, here’s everything adventurous families need to know before visiting Silver Lake Sand Dunes.
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7 Best Games and Puzzles to Pack for Family Vacation (Rainy Days, Cabins & Beach Houses)
Read more…: 7 Best Games and Puzzles to Pack for Family Vacation (Rainy Days, Cabins & Beach Houses)Rainy afternoon at the cabin? Too hot to head back to the beach? Looking for something everyone—from grandparents to kids—will actually enjoy? We never leave for a family vacation without a few tried-and-true games and puzzles. From a puzzle subscription that keeps your closets clutter-free to classic card games, UNO, Farkle, Taco Cat Goat Cheese…
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Steffy McCourt is a Michigan-based travel writer, English teacher, mom of three, and explorer of the Great Lakes State. She shares practical tips and family-friendly ideas for unforgettable Michigan adventures. Steffy is associate editor of LA Family Travel and a freelance writer and photographer whose work has appeared in Midwest Living, We Are Teachers, USA Today 10Best, Metro Parent, Chicago Parent, Indy’s Child, and Southwest Ohio Parent. She is a member of NATJA and SATW and holds a BA in English from Indiana University and an MS in Educational Leadership from Butler University.
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Elise McNulty, LMSW, is a licensed clinical social worker, therapist, mom, and native Michigander. She is the co-owner of Root & Branch Wellness Collaborative, a therapy practice where she specializes in supporting adults — especially moms — navigating the complex challenges of modern family life from pregnancy and beyond.
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Andrea Melaragni can be found reading anything and everything—from psychological thrillers to romantic comedies. She has spent the last twenty years as a middle school educator, a role that continues to provide opportunities for her to share her love of reading and writing. Andrea holds a B.S. in Education and an M.A. in Reading and Literacy K-12 from Central Michigan University. She resides in Plymouth, Michigan, with her husband and two children.
