Chasing the Northern Lights (A Lesson in Persistence)
Are the northern lights on your bucket list? Mine, too. After a few mishaps and some poor planning, we finally[…]
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Category: Hidden Gems
Three Great Reasons to Visit Ping Tom Park in Chicago’s Chinatown
Let me tell you about a fantastic small park located in Chicago’s Chinatown – Ping Tom Park. There are so[…]
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Hike Aman Park for Wildflowers and Adventure
Aman park is West Michigan’s best kept secret. Always a fun adventure, hiking its six miles of trails is especially[…]
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Devonian Fossil Gorge: Hunting for Fossils in Iowa
Anyone with even a mild interest in paleontology would enjoy a visit to the Devonian Fossil Gorge near Iowa City.[…]
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Charlevoix Mushroom Houses: A Self-Guided Tour (Printable Maps and Instructions)
See the Mushroom Houses of Charlevoix, Michigan! We have compiled everything you need for a successful self-guided tour of these[…]
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Craters of the Moon National Monument: Mini-Volcanoes, Lava Tubes and More!
Did you know there is a huge lava field called Craters of the Moon in Idaho? Yes, really! I was[…]
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Shipwrecks and Sea Glass: A West Michigan “Pirate” Adventure
Ahoy, me hearteys! Thar be a shipwreck and treasure on tha shores of this ‘ere Great Lake! Along the beaches[…]
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Pomona Natural Bridge: Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventure
Hike across the adorable Pomona Natural Bridge in Southern Illinois. It’s an off-the-beaten-path adventure you won’t want to miss! Our[…]
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Millstone Bluff: Native American History and Petroglyphs in Shawnee National Forest
Experience Native American history in Shawnee National Forest by hiking this unique trail. Discover ruins of ancient dwellings, see petroglyphs,[…]
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Hiking Adventures and Natural Wonders at Bell Smith Springs (Shawnee National Forest)
Hiking at Bell Smith Springs in Shawnee National Forest is such an adventure! Discover historical sites, see Devil’s Backbone, cross[…]
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