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: Midwest
Chasing Fall Colors in Michigan (My Favorite Places for Leaf Peeping)
Michigan is exceptionally beautiful in autumn! Here is a list of my favorite places to spy fall colors in my[…]
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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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Starved Rock: Hiking Fun for the Entire Family
Located just a little southwest of Chicago, Starved Rock State Park is an exciting place to hike and explore nature.[…]
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Don’t Miss These Family-Friendly Stops in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Kid-Friendly Vacation in Upper Peninsula Michigan Headed to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with the family? Be sure to check out[…]
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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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Mackinac Bridge – Over, Under, Day and Night
The Mackinac Bridge in Michigan is impressive… from any angle and at any time. Check out these views of the[…]
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A Guide to Hiking at Hocking Hills
Here’s everything you need to know for an awesome hiking experience at Hocking Hills State Park in Ohio! How strenuous[…]
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