From the Great Lakes to the Great Plains, a new anthology helps travelers re-discover their home state — even during a pandemic. A new travel anthology titled “Midwest Road Trip Adventures” available on Amazon, retails for $19.95. You can find it in bookstores across the Midwest. The authors who penned the anthology live and work… [Read More]
Olivia’s Chophouse in Jonesville, Michigan
This summer, we explored some of Michigan’s highways and byways. We ended up on US 12 Heritage Route, an east-west corridor, from Detroit to New Buffalo, which leads history buffs and automotive enthusiasts on an adventure through time. About mid-way, near Jonesville, the family and I decided it was time for lunch. That’s when we… [Read More]
4 Michigan Children’s Gardens: Move Learning Outdoors
School’s out for the summer; so, learning switches gears. Science switches from books and lab experiments to gardening, horticulture, and birding—art changes from finger painting to exploring giant sculptures. Pull the kiddos away from electronics and get them outdoors for some fresh air and fun. Here are four Michigan memory-making children’s gardens, each with a… [Read More]
Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden in East Lansing
After being cooped up inside for the last ten weeks to avoid COVID-19, we were at the point of needing some outdoor time. I wanted somewhere local where I could reconnect with my daughter and granddaughters yet avoid the potential Memorial-Day-Weekend crowds. The 4-H Children’s Garden at Michigan State University fit the bill. Even without… [Read More]