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Quirk Park in Van Buren: New Playground & Splash Pad

If you are looking for a fun all access playground, then check out Quirk Park in Van Buren. The park is also home to the largest splash pad in Wayne County. The Michigan Recreation & Park Association (mParks) awarded Van Buren Township’s Quirk Park Splash Pad & Playground their 2020 Park Design Award.  Find more than 50 splash pads in… 

Trilobite Treasures

New Traveling Exhibition- Trilobite Treasures: Arthropods of the Ancient Seas

Calling all science lovers, you won’t want to miss the newest traveling exhibition coming to Cranbrook Institute of Science. Trilobite Treasures: Arthropods of the Ancient Seas will open to the public Wednesday, May 31, 2023. This family-friendly exhibit will take visitors on a journey through the prehistoric life of the ancient seas. A time when arthropods, more specifically trilobites were… 

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Avalanche Bay – Boyne Mountain

Last weekend we had the opportunity to enjoy a free stay at Boyne Mountain, including a one day pass to the indoor water park, Avalanche Bay.  We received this stay in return for this promotional post.  We are not obliged to give a positive review.  All opinions are my own.  We are traveling all around Michigan and neighboring states to… 

Great Wolf Lodge – Traverse City

We just got back from an amazing staycation getaway from Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City.  Great Wolf Lodge gave us Pup & Paw Passes for our girls and a $50 dining credit in exchange for including those parts of our vacation in our post.  We paid for our hotel room. Our articles about Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City:Get… 

Stepping Stones Falls Flint

Wondrous Man-made Waterfalls in Flint – Stepping Stone Falls

Stepping Stone Falls is located at 5161 Branch Rd. Flint MI. Access to both the park and parking is free. If you like to bike, run, or hike you can get to the park using the Flint River Bike Path starting at the corner of Carpenter and Bray.  Otherwise, there is an entrance and parking lot that is located on Branch…