Outdoors
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Fall weekends close to home: Micro-adventures in Michigan that cost less than a tank of gas
Explore Michigan for the weekend without breaking your wallet! These small but lively adventures in Michigan will cost you just one tank of gas or less.
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24 totally free (& totally fun) things to do in Lansing
Michigan’s state capital isn’t all business—here are fun, free things to do in Lansing, from museum tours to hiking.
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Capital City’s fall bucket list: 11 must-do October activities in Lansing
Pull your sweaters out of storage and sip your cider: It’s time to hit up these fall activities in Lansing.
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Fall fun in Lansing 2026: Corn mazes, pumpkin patches, & hayrides, oh my!
The fall fun has just begun in Lansing—here’s our guide to finding corn mazes, pumpkin patches, apples, and more.
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Your complete 2026 guide to leaf peeping in Michigan
So long, summer—it’s time for fall foliage to shine. Plan your 2026 autumn outings with our guide to leaf peeping in Michigan.
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9 of the best early-fall activities in Michigan
Too impatient to wait until the “real” autumn arrives? There’s a fair share of early-fall activities in Michigan to keep you occupied.
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12 things to know before you visit Michigan’s tallest waterfall
Michigan’s tallest waterfall is in the Upper Peninsula’s Keweenaw Peninsula and stands around 110 feet tall.
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13 last-minute day trips from Lansing to take before school starts
Stores may be stocked with school supplies, but that doesn’t mean summer is over—here are some last-minute day trips from Lansing to take in Michigan before the first day!
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13 of the most scenic dispersed camping sites in Michigan
These beautiful campsites that allow dispersed camping in Michigan are worth booking, even without electricity.
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22 things to do in Lansing that are off the beaten path
Watch fish climb up steps, visit Michigan’s oldest public zoo, or stroll through a virtual reality garden at these unique Lansing destinations.
