WEST MICHIGAN SPRING ACTIVITIES

WALKING/HIKING

Check out a new park or trail in your area

It is okay if you do not get very far if you have little children.

Find a spot to play and explore.  

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My Top 5 Trails in West Michigan for Families:

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1. Saugatuck State Dunes

2. Upper Macatawa Nature Preserve

3. Riley Trails

4. Empire Bluff Trail

5. Ludington State Park

PLAYGROUNDS

As the weather is warming up its a great time to check out your favorite or new playground.  

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My Top 5 Playgrounds in West Michigan:

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1. Holland State Park 

2. YMCA in Grand Haven

3. Huizinga Park in Zeeland

4. Waterfront Park in Ludington

5. Drenthe Grove Park in Zeeland

PICNIC

Pack a Picnic, Go on walk, and stop and have lunch/dinner.  It is so simple but yet our kids think its a treat!

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Top 5 Picnic Spots:

1. Ludington State Park along the River

2. Van Raalte Farm Park - boardwalk leads to a river with a nice spot!

3.  Holland State Park - lots of picnic tables along the channel

4. Pilgrim Haven - grassy area over looking Lake Michigan

5. Saugatuck State Park - pinic table availble or a lot of great logs on the north trail!

BIKING

Get the kids back on their bikes and let them get some excersize and energy out

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My Favorite places to bike with littles:

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1. Upper Mac - Trail South of the parking lot.   Very flat and perfect for my 3 year old

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Nature Playscape

Zip Lines

Bear Dens

Eagle Nest

Spider Web

And More

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Lots of Trails that are stroller friendly

Birds of Prey
Injured Birds who can no longer survive in the wild
Eagles, Owls, Hawks and More

Catch and Release Fishing
Located in the back of the visitor center