Mother’s Day gift ideas for the outdoor enthusiast. These unique gifts will be sure to please that outdoorsy mom who loves being in nature from camping and hiking to gardening or just spending time relaxing outside, enjoying the quiet. Help your busy mom slow down in your backyard while relaxing with a book in the hammock or venturing out on an adventure with the family.

Detailed Michigan Bloom Guide for visiting the best flower fields, display gardens, flower festivals and events. Enjoy a Michigan Day Trip viewing each seasons beauty from vibrant tulip bulbs, flowering cherry trees, lilac and sunflower festivals, to peony gardens and lavender fields. We’ve rounded up where to find the loveliest flowers in Michigan, including where you can find the most picturesque photo spots this spring and summer.

Whether you’re on a camping trip or you’re just wanting to escape a mundane day until your next big adventure, here are some thrilling adventure books to enjoy. This list of nature inspired books includes fiction, non fiction and memoirs about the great outdoors.

As one of the largest cities in the U.S., Chicago is a premier bucket list destination for families in the Midwest. Chicago is famous for its deep dish pizza, striking architecture, and vast cultural attractions and museums. With literally hundreds of Chicago family activities to chose, we’ve rounded up the top things to do in Chicago with kids for a 3 day weekend getaway, plus tips on where to stay, eat and play on a budget when visiting Chicago, Illinois. Your children will love the zoos, hands-on museums, and amazing playgrounds while exploring the Windy City.

Looking for the best places to go for Spring Break in your home state of Michigan. We’ve rounded up the best cities for a Michigan day trip or weekend getaway. With a wide range of indoor children’s museums, zoos, state parks, butterfly gardens and indoor waterparks to explore, there’s plenty of things to do for kids over Spring Break. Who says you can’t have fun at a Michigan staycation to Detroit, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Boyne City, Midland, Frankenmuth, or Lansing.

While visiting Detroit, make sure to stop at Milliken State Park for a relaxing picnic, rent bikes or stroll on the Detroit Riverwalk, and enjoy views of the Milliken State Park Lighthouse. Add this to your list of things to do in Detroit, as well as visit the Outdoor Adventure Center located across the street. With multitude of kid-friendly activities, planning a trip to experience Detroit with your family is a wonderful weekend adventure. Take in a Tigers Games at Comerica park, dine at Greek town, visit belle isle or explore the Outdoor Discovering Center.

In downtown Detroit, discover the best of Michigan State Parks at the DNR Outdoor Discovery Center. This indoor facility allows kids to experience the spray of a waterfall, the thrill of crossing a suspension bridge and imagine kayaking down a Michigan river. Embark on an immersive experience with hands- on educational exhibits, playscapes, family-friendly activities and a peek inside Michigan state parks. The OAC is a budget friendly thing to do with kids in Detroit.

Planning a Spring Break Trip? I’ve teamed up with my favorite travel bloggers to share some epic US vacations that are filled with outdoor adventures for families. Pack your kid’s bags and get ready to create unforgettable memories. From National Parks to gorgeous beaches, waterfall hikes, and off-road adventures there is truly something for everyone. This guide has both budget-friendly and splurge worthy locations with a wide range of vacation destinations on the West coast, Southwest, the islands and even the Midwest.

Experience sun-kissed days at the beaches in Fort Myers, Florida with this sample itinerary. A perfect warm weather vacation destination in the South for kids. We’ve got the ultimate guide on where to stay and eat and play. Florida is an ideal family Spring Break trip for outdoor enthusiasts dreaming of amazing hikes at Lover’s Key or Koreshan State Park, jet boat rides through the Everglade, manatee viewing, golfing, waterfront restaurants, sandy beaches and shelling at Sanibel Island.