
Lake Arvesta Farms Water Obstacle Course – What to Know Before You Go
Planning a summer trip to South Haven, Michigan? Don’t miss Lake Arvesta Farms! This floating water obstacle course, wakeboarding park, and splash zone is perfect for kids and teens. Get tips from a Michigan mom—prices, slides, cabana rentals, and what to pack. Great for families looking for unique outdoor adventures near Lake Michigan.

Dutch Creek Animal Farm: Experience an Amish Zoo in Shipshewana
Hand feed wild animals when you visit the Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park in Shipshewana, Indiana. This unique park is a perfect summer day trip from Southwest Michigan for families. Run by the Amish, you will get the chance to go on a safari style ride and enjoy a petting farm and zoo during your trip to Amish country.

Visit Rescued Alligators at the Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary
This summer see the alligators and reptiles when you visit the Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary near Kalamazoo, Michigan. Take a tour of the facility, feed the animals and even have a unique animal encounter. Stop at the nearby park for lunch and to play on the merry-go-round and playground. Your children will enjoy these fun activities for kids in Southwest Michigan.

SW Michigan Summer Adventure to Brookside Farms & Maple Isle
A summer family adventure blueberry picking at Brookside Farms and Maple Isle in Paw Paw.