Wayne County Parks' Hines Drive is a 17 mile thoroughfare that offers FREE recreational activities in Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Redford, Livonia, Westland, Plymouth and Northville. Here are favorite things to do with kids along Hines Drive. Playgrounds Plan a…
The brand NEW splash pad + playground is now open at Oxford Park (formally Merchants Park) in Berkley and it’s the perfect place to cool off this summer with kids. Playground Details FREE + open to the public, 1600…
If you're looking to get back to nature this winter, head to Stage Nature Center in Troy for trails, classes and some giant rocks! Stage Nature Center is one of my families' favorite places to visit and the large…
Families love exploring the 40-acres of beauty at E.L. Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Hills. It is my family's go-to “escape” when we need a place to stretch our legs, get some fresh air and be a part of the…
If a change of scenery and location is what you're family is looking for - but not too far away - we suggest making a day trip to Macomb County for outdoor fun, animals, and treats! Family Fun @ Blake's Visit Blake…
National Trails Day is Saturday, June 5th and the perfect excuse to get out the house and take in Mother Nature, here are the best trails to explore in metro Detroit. We spend a lot of time outside and…
Put on your walking shoes, pull out your camera and get ready for a picture perfect trip to Crosswinds Marsh Nature Preserve in New Boston. Crosswinds Marsh Nature Preserve is the most picturesque park in metro Detroit. The Wayne…
Storybook walks make the perfect outdoor adventure for kids to engage in literacy and for families to spend time together outside. If you’ve never been before, pages of children’s picture books are displayed at several stations throughout the trail, making…
If you're looking for tree top fun, we've got it for you. From tree houses to stay and play to nature inspired playset for an afternoon of fun - here are the best 'tree house' destinations in metro Detroit. …
Put the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House on your summer must list to explore the gardens, attend a class and check out the brand-new lakeside Visitor Center! The new 40,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Visitor Center opens to the public on Wednesday,…