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Best Hiking Trails in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Kristy Case -
Looking for the best hiking trails in southeast Michigan? Check out these scenic spots in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties in 2021.
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Best Cider Mills and U-Pick Orchards in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Kelli Hoffman -
Join the fall festivities in Macomb, Oakland, Wayne and Washtenaw counties. Here are some of the best cider mills and u-pick orchards in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor to visit in 2020.
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Best Picnic Areas in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Kristen J. Gough -
Grab your picnic basket of snacks and head out to one of the best picnic areas in metro Detroit including Belle Isle, Addison Oaks and more.
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U-Pick Berry Farms in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Metro Parent Editorial -
Berry-picking is great fun and good for social distancing. Find some sweet options at these u-pick berry farms in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor.
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Best Water Trails in Metro Detroit, Ann Arbor and Beyond

Shelby Stewart -
Kayaking and canoeing are great summer sports for the whole family. You can do both on these water trails in metro Detroit and beyond.
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Family Bike Trails in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Metro Parent Editorial -
Get the family moving and pedal your way to a healthier lifestyle in the great outdoors. Read up on these metro Detroit family bike trails for 2019-20.
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Animals and Family Fall Farm Fun in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Kim Kovelle -
Autumn brings a harvest of corn mazes and hayrides, autumn colors and barnyard critters. Get in on all of this fall farm fun and sample the simple life with your kids at these agricultural havens.
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Outdoors

3 Awesome Apple Orchards in Michigan, Indiana and Georgia

Kristen J. Gough -
There's no better way to celebrate fall than with a trip to an apple orchard and these sweet apple orchards in Michigan and beyond are family pleasers.
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Best Hiking Trails in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Kristy Case -
Looking for the best hiking trails in southeast Michigan? Check out these scenic spots in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties in 2018.
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Outdoors

Wayne County Parks Marking 100 Years of Family Fun

Rebecca Berger -
Whether it's hiking, biking and fishing or waterslides, kids events or disc golf, Wayne County Parks packs in plenty of fun in 2019 – and any year!
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Outdoors

Michigan State Parks Celebrating a Century

Rebecca Berger -
Discover Michigan State Parks both here in metro Detroit and all around the state during its 100th anniversary year in 2019 – or any year – with your family.
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Petting Farms in Michigan

Summer Wright -
Wondering where to take the kids to get friendly with farm animals? We've got you covered with this list of petting farms in Michigan, including those in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor.
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Family Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Metro Parent Editorial -
Looking for some family fun virtual things to do while at home or as things open up? Check out our list of events and other things to do this weekend.
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Family Fun Things to Do At Home This Weekend in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

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Looking for some family fun virtual things to do while you're staying safely at home with your family? Check out our list of fun online virtual events happening this weekend — and any time!
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10 Examples of Patriotism That Parents Should Teach Their Kids

Megan Krueger -
What should American children know about our country, and how can parents instill patriotism for kids at their home? Teachers share these 10 examples of patriotism.
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What’s Happening at Cedar Point in 2020?

Christina Clark -
Cedar Point has reopened for the 2020 season. Here's what you need to know about visiting the park this year.
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Toddler Getting Out of Bed Repeatedly? Here’s How to Stop It

Kari Zaffarano -
If you're a parent with the issue of a toddler getting out of bed repeatedly, you know the pain (and exhaustion). Learn what's going on and what to do.
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