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Michigan is truly a state with a seemingly endless number of events and venues that are perfect for group charter trips. No matter what your group likes to do, Michigan has a place and a time to enjoy it. So, here’s a breakdown to help you and your group narrow your choices and start planning your next charter trip.

Topics: planning, festivals, summer bus trips, bus trips, Michigan Tourism, Spring in Michigan

Plan a bus trip this summer and it could help keep your family together by forging bonds between generations and creating memories. As more baby boomers retire, multigenerational vacations (aka “togethering”) are becoming a travel niche and give families time to just relax and enjoy each other, without all the hassles of work, school and daily life.

Topics: planning, Indian Trails, summer bus trips, bus trips, Michigan Travel Ideas

Used to be Michigan was only really known for brewing Stroh’s beer, but those days are long gone now that an explosion of excellent craft breweries has taken place and we now claim names like Bell's and Founders as our own. And even better is the fact these breweries can be found statewide from Marquette in the U.P. to Grand Rapids and Paw Paw, to Detroit to Lansing. When your group wants a fun and safe way to go brewery crawling, there’s no better option than an Indian Trails charter.

Topics: Michigan events, Michigan Travel Ideas, Michigan Tourism, Michigan Breweries, Brewery Tours Michigan

Planning a high school senior class trip can be a daunting task but Indian Trails has decades of experience transporting classes to some really fun and entertaining venues nationwide. Here are five ideas from our travel gurus that are sure to be exciting, educational and just plain fun for your students.

Topics: Field Trips, Field Trip Ideas, Senior Class Trips

With spring peeking through the clouds, there's only one thing on our mind here at Indian Trails: travel plans! We're sharing our bucket list for spring of 2018, from can't-miss traditions to new experiences, here's where we'll be this spring. 

Topics: Michigan events, Michigan Travel Ideas, Michigan Tourism, Spring in Michigan

If the thought of going to Cedar Point conjures death-defying roller coaster plunges and stomach-churning inversions, you will be happy to know the park offers dozens of other options that require much less intestinal fortitude. For the scardey-cats in your group, here are six great ways to enjoy Cedar Point, terror free:

Topics: planning, Indian Trails, Cedar Point, Cedar Point Bus Trips, Field Trips, Field Trip Planning

Is your school’s band, choir or choral group hoping to get in another performance before summer vacation? Or maybe you are trying to choose between an awesome performance opportunity and a group trip that is fun for everyone. If you plan your group trip to Cedar Point, you don’t have to choose just one; you can give that final performance and have a great time on some of the world’s most exhilarating rides!

Topics: Indian Trails, Cedar Point, Cedar Point Bus Trips, Field Trips, Field Trip Ideas, Field Trip Planning

One of the best things about engaging young students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects is that it can be fun! If your goal is to combine STEM learning and a great time in your next class field trip, there are plenty of options right here in Michigan. Take a look at a few that we think offer some pretty unique possibilities for you and your students!

Topics: educational group tours, Ann Arbor, Indian Trails, Field Trips, Field Trip Ideas, Field Trip Planning

In the world of commercial driving, charter bus drivers are specialists. And, as such, they require specialized training.

Topics: charter bus driver jobs, bus terminology, bus industry, Indian Trails

Michigan has many great zoos in cities large and small that are visited thousands of times each year. But our state also has some lesser-known rural zoos that provide a variety of experiential learning opportunities for classes of all levels. Many have larger habitat areas for animals, offer petting zoos and feeding times, give guided tours, and all offer a fun and informative time for everyone!

Topics: educational group tours, Field Trips, Field Trip Ideas, Field Trip Planning