Category: Fall 2026: Flight
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Escape the Ordinary: Books That Take Flight
Flight can mean soaring through the sky, setting off on an adventure or finding the courage to change direction. These five books explore the theme through aviation, survival, transformation and new beginnings.
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How to Start Birdwatching With Kids
Fall migration gives Michigan families a front-row seat to the world of birds. Learn how to start birdwatching with kids using simple backyard setups, games, bird ID tools and community science projects.
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Let Them Fly
Raising independent kids means teaching them how to handle hard things, while also learning how to manage our own urge to step in. Elise McNulty reflects on overprotection, parental anxiety and the emotional work of letting children take flight.
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A Teen’s Take on the Pacific Northwest
From misty rainforests and rugged Pacific beaches to whale watching, waterfalls and Seattle adventures, teen traveler Ella Hanner shares the places, surprises and unforgettable moments that made her family’s two-week Pacific Northwest road trip worth every early-morning alarm.
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Following the Monarchs: A Family Guide to Michigan’s Fall Migration
September brings one of Michigan’s most remarkable migrations. Learn when and where families can look for monarch butterflies, what weather creates the best viewing conditions and how to help monarchs at home.
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What Every Kid Should Know Before Their First Flight
What are pilots doing in the cockpit? Why does the airplane shake? Airline First Officer Micah Hartsock answers kids’ biggest questions about flying and shares how his own childhood fascination with airplanes became a career.