When Nature's Waterfalls Roar to Life
Spring brings new life to the landscape. As winter snow melts and spring rains arrive, waterfalls reach their peak flow, creating spectacular displays of nature's power and beauty. Wander Terra guides you to the best spring experiences across the region.
Spring waterfall at peak flow
Spring Highlights
CopperDog, Calumet, Laurium (March)
Calumet closes out winter with the CopperDog sled dog races, a final salute to Michigan's snowy season. Teams of huskies and mushers dash through the snow-covered Keweenaw Peninsula, cheered on by bundled spectators. The event features an opening ceremonies party, the CopperPull weight pull contest, and kids races in addition to the main event.
Southern Michigan Winter Beer Festival, Jackson (March)
Held in Jackson, the Southern Michigan Winter Beer Festival invites attendees to sample over 150 craft brews, ciders, wines, and meads in a lively indoor-outdoor tasting event that toasts the tail end of winter with great beer and food trucks.
St. Patrick's Day, Detroit (March)
Detroit's historic Corktown district turns green each March for one of the country's largest St. Patrick's Day parades, attracting more than 80,000 people to Michigan Avenue each year. Expect a family-friendly showcase of Irish pride, complete with uilleann pipes, step dancers in emerald costumes, shamrock-bedecked floats, and more.
Beautiful spring tulips in full bloom
Bell's Oberon Day, Kalamazoo (March)
Each year on a Monday in late March, fans gather in downtown Kalamazoo on Oberon Day to snag the season's first pint of Oberon, a citrusy wheat beer. The tapping of Bell's Oberon Ale marks the season's unofficial start of spring. It is celebrated at Bell's Eccentric Caf�� with bands in the beer garden, limited-edition Oberon variants on tap and more.
Ann Arbor Film Festival (March)
Celebrating more than six decades of memorable events, the Ann Arbor Film Festival is North America's oldest avant-garde and experimental film festival. For six days each March, Ann Arbor's historic Michigan Theatre and other venues screen a fascinating mix of genres and styles across short and feature-length films.
"Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party!'" - Robin Williams
From the first buds of spring to the vibrant festivals that celebrate the season, there's no better time to explore. Start planning your spring adventure today!
