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The Bookish Goods: Cozy Comforts Make Great Gifts for Michigan Nights
Read more…: The Bookish Goods: Cozy Comforts Make Great Gifts for Michigan NightsThe Bookish Goods offers cozy and creative gifts perfect for Michigan readers. From travel bags and throw blankets to mugs, journals, and Kindle cases, there’s something for every type of book lover. With subscription options and seasonal favorites, these goods bring warmth and inspiration to your reading life.
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Bavarian Blacksmith Experience: A Hands-On Adventure in Frankenmuth
Read more…: Bavarian Blacksmith Experience: A Hands-On Adventure in FrankenmuthOur family spent an afternoon at the Bavarian Blacksmith Experience in Frankenmuth, forging blades and a marshmallow roaster. With guidance from skilled smiths, we hammered steel into keepsakes we now use at home. It’s a hands-on, unforgettable activity that blends history, creativity, and family fun in Michigan’s Little Bavaria.
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Round-Up: What’s New on the Blog This Month + September Preview
Read more…: Round-Up: What’s New on the Blog This Month + September PreviewAugust brought beer gardens, Bavarian fun, dog-friendly beaches, and family hikes to the blog. September is packed with fresh fall content: cider mills, haunted inns, pumpkin patches, and Michigan’s best scenic drives. Read the full round-up and see what’s ahead for Michigan Family Travel this fall.
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Cruising the Cass River on the Bavarian Belle Riverboat
Read more…: Cruising the Cass River on the Bavarian Belle RiverboatFrankenmuth is known as Michigan’s “Little Bavaria,” and while the Bavarian Inn and iconic covered bridge might be the most photographed landmarks, one of the best ways to experience the town is by water. The Bavarian Belle Riverboat offers a one-hour narrated cruise along the Cass River that combines history, nature, and the charm of…
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Bavarian Blast Waterpark: Michigan’s Biggest Indoor Waterpark in Frankenmuth
Read more…: Bavarian Blast Waterpark: Michigan’s Biggest Indoor Waterpark in FrankenmuthBavarian Blast Waterpark in Frankenmuth is packed with 16 waterslides, a rip-roaring wave pool, a not-so-lazy river, and Michigan’s first swim-up bar.
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Michigan’s Best Scenic Drives for Fall Color Preview
Read more…: Michigan’s Best Scenic Drives for Fall Color PreviewMichigan’s fall color often begins in late August in the north, making scenic drives the perfect way to preview autumn. From Lake Michigan bluffs to Lake Superior overlooks, these routes highlight where to catch the first red, orange, and gold leaves for a memorable fall road trip.
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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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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.
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