Rochester, Michigan
Little adventures, all year long
Weekend outings with our three little adventurers, plus the crafts, bakes, and nature walks they inspire. Pick a category to start exploring.
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Farms, festivals, and day trips around Rochester.
Crafts
Things to make at home after a day out.
Harvest Kitchen
Turning the harvest into treats, from muffins to pickles.
Nature Walks
Trails and fresh air close to home.
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Every place we've been or want to try, plotted from our home in Rochester, with distances as the crow flies. Filter by type or distance, or let the map pick for you.
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About Us
New to Michigan. Finding Our Way Together.
We’re a blended family building a new chapter here in Michigan — and we’re on a mission to discover everything our home state has to offer.
While I’m still discovering so much of Michigan, my husband is a Rochester native, so we have a mix of new eyes and local roots as we explore. From hidden nature trails and little-town festivals to family-friendly restaurants, weekend adventures, beautiful parks, and places we never knew existed, we’re exploring Michigan one outing at a time.
With a busy family, we know how hard it can be to find things that are actually worth the drive, affordable enough for a family, and fun for everyone. So we’re sharing what we discover along the way — the places we love, the adventures that surprise us, and even the ones that didn’t quite live up to the hype.
This is our family’s little guide to getting out, trying something new, and making memories along the way.
Come explore Michigan with us.
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