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Amanda Shaffer

Amanda is a stay-at-home mom from Michigan who rarely stays home. You’ll often find her out with her kids exploring all that the Great Lake state has to offer. She loves to encourage others to get outside and believes you don’t have to travel far to make a memory. You can follow their adventures over at @exploremichiganmore on Instagram.
Tulip time

Use These Insider Tips to Capture Stunning Photos Without Crowds at Tulip Time in Holland, Michigan

Since our move back to Michigan four years ago, we have made visiting Holland during Tulip Time, a tradition within our family. Holland is one of our favorite Lake Michigan

Leslie Science and Nature Center

My 3 Favorite Free & Low-Cost Activities in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Being a stay-at-home mom infatuated with adventure, I am constantly looking for simple ways to add more experiences to my and my children’s lives without spending too much. Over the

Alpena in Winter

How to Spend 48 Magical Hours in the Sanctuary of the Great Lakes

As a born and raised Michigander, I am well aware that our winters are long. Oftentimes winter weather begins at the end of October or the beginning of November and

Lake Huron | photo via Amanda Schaffer

5 Reasons Lake Huron Is The Best Great Lake

Growing up on the shores of Lake Michigan, I will always have an allegiance to those waters. When I first moved back to the mitten state, I only planned our

Christmas train ride in Mid-Michigan

All Aboard! Take a Ride on this Charming & Affordable Michigan Christmas Train

​​There is just something magical about Christmas at Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad in Flint, Michigan. It’s the time of season when you are constantly trying to create memories and

Fall in Michigan

5 Reasons Fall is the Most Magical Season in Michigan

It’s no secret that fall in Michigan is one of the most magical times of the year. What’s surprising to me is that there is still some debate about which

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  • Home
  • Start
    • Start Here
    • Email Newsletter
    • Meet the Team
  • Seasons
    • Spring in Michigan
    • Summer in Michigan
    • Fall in Michigan
      • Places to Visit Colors
      • Fall Peak Color Predictions
      • Fall Bucket List
      • Fall Train Tours
      • Fall Festivals
      • Towns With Stunning Foliage
      • Why Fall is the Most Magical
    • Winter in Michigan
      • Best Winter Things to Do
      • Winter Festivals
      • Polar Express Train Rides
      • Frozen Waterfalls
      • Loving Michigan Winters
  • Things to Do
    • All Guides
    • Michigan Lighthouses
    • Northern Lights
    • Gift Ideas
  • Places
    • Western Upper Peninsula
    • Eastern Upper Peninsula
    • Northern Michigan
    • West Michigan
    • Mid-Michigan
    • East Michigan
    • Southwest Michigan
    • Southcentral Michigan
    • Southeast Michigan
  • Premium
    • Premium
    • Login
    • Members
    • Member Help
  • Travel Guides
    • Mackinac Island Travel Guide
    • Pictured Rocks Area Guide
    • Sleeping Bear Dunes Guide
    • Tahquamenon Falls Area Guide
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