Travel

Have you been to a Michigan state park lately? Most Detroit Mom readers don't know they exist. We're often familiar with the Huron Clinton Metroparks: think Stoney Creek, Wolcott Mill, and Kensington. But state parks are their own entity...

Growing up I had no real interest in camping. It wasn’t until I became a mom that I realized the power of the natural joy that comes from being outdoors. Lucky for me, Michigan is a winter and water...

If you're staying close to home this weekend, but want something new to fill a day, there are some great day trip choices right here in southern lower Michigan. I've plotted out a few fun directions to take with...

Growing up in the mitten, I hate to admit it, but I thought a great vacation was traveling to the beautiful state of Florida or the glamorous state of California--not my own home state of Michigan. But our luscious,...

One of the things we love about summer is the endless amount of time we can spend exploring our beautiful state. There are so many amazing spots to see and adventurous things to do! It can be hard to...

One of my most-treasured family vacations was a couple of summers ago when we traveled up north to Charlevoix. My grandfather had passed away two months prior, and our family really needed some time together. While the vacation was...

Travel season is finally upon us—and more importantly, finally feels normal again! I don’t know about you, but the travel bug has hit me hard. I’ve been dreaming up all sorts of destinations for my family and I. And...

Summer is upon us and it’s time to enjoy everything it has to offer. For us, that means camping! I grew up camping and, as a parent, I love sharing the experience with my own kids. However, I realize...

Planning a vacation always brings excitement. As the getaway gets closer, many moms start to feel anxious--this is usually due to all the required packing! It’s no secret that moms are usually the ones in charge of packing for...

Spring and summer travel with kids of any age can be difficult, but when one of them has food allergies, it adds an extra layer of complication. I’ve put together tips on how make traveling with food allergy kids...