The Michigan Family Travel Magazine

Adventure is Better Together

From Great Lakes shorelines to northern forests, we help Michigan families explore more together.

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The Michigan Family Travel Magazine

Each season, The Michigan Family Travel Magazine goes deeper into the people, places, traditions, and experiences that make this state endlessly worth exploring. Come explore Michigan with us, one story, one place, and one season at a time.

FALL 2026 • INAUGURAL ISSUE

FLIGHT

This fall, Michigan is taking flight. Follow the monarch migration along Lake Michigan, look skyward for migrating birds and hot-air balloons, discover the stories behind Michigan aviation, catch the wind with a kite, and gather a few tricks for your family’s next trip through the airport. Our inaugural Flight issue celebrates a Michigan autumn with our eyes turned toward the sky.

A Glimpse Inside

Explore a few of the stories waiting for you in our inaugural Flight issue.

FALL TRAVEL

Up, Up & Away: A Family Guide to Balloons Over Bay Harbor

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PLAY

Just Add Wind: A Family’s Guide to Kite Flying

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EXPLORE

Five Birds Every Michigan Family Should Know

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TRAVEL Tips

Ready for Takeoff: Flying Detroit Metro Airport with Kids

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Bavarian Inn Lodge

Frankenmuth, Michigan

Michigan’s most beloved family destination — world-class indoor waterpark, award-winning dining, and old-world Bavarian charm, all under one roof in the heart of Frankenmuth.

This content is brought to you in partnership with Bavarian Inn Lodge.

Editor’s Pick

One story worth slowing down for

Featured Story

ATVs, sandboarding, dune rides, and three ways to experience Michigan’s most adventurous stretch of sand.

Ride the Dunes: A Family Adventure at Silver Lake

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WHAT’S COMING

Coming Up in the Michigan Family Travel Magazine

Three more seasons of Michigan stories are on their way.

WINTER 2027

WARMTH

Cozy lodges, indoor adventures, and the quiet magic of Michigan in snow.

SPRING 2027

BLOOM

Waterfalls, wildflowers, and the first warm weekends of the year.

SUMMER 2027

SPLASH

Great Lakes beaches, water trails, and the season Michigan was made for.

We want to hear from you. Know a Michigan place, person, tradition, or story that families should experience? Tell us about it — we’re always looking for what to explore next.

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