Michigan, delivered to your inbox.
The Michigan Family Travel Magazine
From Great Lakes shorelines to northern forests, we help Michigan families explore more together.
QUARTERLY DIGITAL 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
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.
Explore a few of the stories waiting for you in our inaugural Flight issue.





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.
One story worth slowing down for

Featured Story
ATVs, sandboarding, dune rides, and three ways to experience Michigan’s most adventurous stretch of sand.
WHAT’S COMING
Three more seasons of Michigan stories are on their way.
WINTER 2027
Cozy lodges, indoor adventures, and the quiet magic of Michigan in snow.
SPRING 2027
Waterfalls, wildflowers, and the first warm weekends of the year.
SUMMER 2027
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.

Get our latest family travel guides, seasonal adventures, hidden gems, and be the first to know when a new story is published.
Michigan adventures, thoughtfully explored.
Independent stories and guides for exploring the Great Lakes State together.
© 2026 Michigan Family Travel · Michigan adventures, thoughtfully explored.