History of the Pere Marquette 1225 Pere Marquette 1225 is a 2-8-4 (Berkshire) steam locomotive build in 1941 for Pere Marquette railway. It is one of two surviving Pere Marquette Berkshire locomotives, the other being 1223 which is on display at the Tri-Cities Historical Society in Grand Haven, MI. The Polar Express train was built from the blueprints of the Pere Marquette 1225 and its sounds were used…
I recently had the opportunity to take my family the The Henry Ford Museum Rouge Factory Tour (courtesy of The Henry Ford), and I have to say that every one of us was blown away by how much fun it was! The tour starts outside the The Henry Ford, where you board a bus that will shuttle you over to…
Exploring the state of Michigan with your family is one of the best parts of living here. The best places to visit in Michigan are perfect for exploring with your children. From exploring the great lakes to enjoying local activities, there are tons of amazing experiences in Michigan. Best Places To Visit In Michigan With Kids Muskegon: Not only is…
Are you doing Elf on a Shelf this year? If so, these two printables may come in handy. Have fun! Have a suggestion? Please leave a comment below. Amber Louchart( Owner/Founder )Meet Amber, a busy work-at-home mom to four fantastic kids: Damian (29), Rosaleigh (15), Carlyn (12), and Naomi (9)! 🌟 When she’s not running Metro Detroit Mommy, she loves…
