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A $20 million, four-year effort, the creation of the Canopy Walk and other features within Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens is the Foundation's largest project ever, officially opened to the public in October 2018.

Dow Gardens — and its Whiting Forest, Canopy Walk and other features within — offer a year-around menu of novel experiences, a virtual merry-go-round of adventures circling the seasons, a picnic of perspectives.

Find yourself sampling at apple orchards, sauntering through pumpkin patches, and enjoying delicious mulled wine with friends. Whether you hike, bike, or sit back and sip cider together, discover the best of fall when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Michigan!

With pumpkin patches & corn mazes ready — and fresh apple cider & donuts waiting at orchards & farms — discover what to do this season to make family memories that'll last a lifetime when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Michigan!

Gather for the harvest season at huge auto fests & homemade craft shows. Explore extravagant markets, sample street fare, and raise your glasses in a toast to autumn when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Michigan.

Enjoy a leisurely hayride, get lost in corn fields, find future jack-o-lanterns, and absolutely indulge in the quintessential combo of fall — cider & donuts! Grab a fleece, gather your flock, and enjoy a crisp autumn day when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Michigan!

Find your favorite view as you explore these one-of-a-kind places to leaf-peep when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Michigan!

Take picturesque hikes & colorful boat tours, peruse apple orchards & sip on cider, pedal trolleys through leafy streets & ride ziplines through the trees! Pull on your boots, bring a light jacket, and be ready for these must-experience fall excursions when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Michigan!

Let this be your guide to tight-money travel, belly laughs without the budget crunch, and big fun that only costs a little when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Michigan!

Free. What's the catch, right? Here's the deal: there isn't one! In fact, there are more ways than we can mention to have memorable experiences that'll cost you zero dollars when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Michigan.

There’s real satisfaction in providing your own power amid a rich soundscape of paddle splashes, gurgling waters, laughter and birdsong, and sights just as novel and appealing. You seem to float out of your own world and worries and into a wider, maybe even wiser, one. That's paddling when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Michigan.

All kinds of fun & free as can be, these outdoor summer concert series are your no-cost ticket to experience live music and unique entertainment nearly every night of the week!