portrait photo of Windmill Island Gardens in Holland, Michigan

    15 Ways to Explore Windmill Island Gardens in Holland, Michigan

    On a recent visit to Holland, Michigan, located on the Lower Peninsula of Lake Michigan, we had the opportunity to learn all about the mid 19th century Dutch settlers who came to Western Michigan to build a new community. One of the highlights of our visit was our time at Windmill Island Gardens.

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    posing on the front porch at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island

    The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in Michigan

    I keep a running “Bucket List” of resorts around the country (and a few spots “Over The Pond”) I dream about visiting and at the very top of the list for the past several years has been The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in Michigan.This past summer, we had the good fortune to spend an…

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    posing in one of the gardens at at Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, MI

    Exploring the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan with Children

    On a recent trip throughout a large part of Michigan, we stopped in the city of Grand Rapids for a couple of days. A highlight of our visit was definitely the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park.

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    inside Dutch shoe at Nelis' Dutch Village in Holland, MI

    Exploring Nelis’ Dutch Village in Holland, Michigan

    We recently enjoyed a few days exploring the beautiful Holland, Michigan area. Even though our children are not with us on this trek though Michigan, we had heard such positive things about Nelis’ Dutch Village, we made time to visit, and we’re so glad we did!

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    observation deck of Green Bank Observatory in West Virginia

    The Green Bank Observatory and Science Center in West Virginia

    This week, we’re spending time in Snowshoe Resort in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia. Our main itinerary is a family reunion, but we always enjoy finding new places where we can learn about the area. Every post I read had the Green Bank Observatory at the top of a “must see” list and we’re…

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    outside the entrance to Lost River Gorge and Caves in NH

    Exploring Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves in New Hampshire

    Ever since our love of National Parks began over a decade ago, we have started to enjoy hiking a little bit more, especially anytime hiking involves exploring water features like waterfalls and lakes. So, when I recently heard about Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and saw its…

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