Nestled within Wisconsin’s Driftless Region is a city famous for its Mississippi River views, Historic Downtown, annual Oktoberfest celebrations, and awesome hiking: La Crosse. I spent a summer weekend exploring this region of Wisconsin and a few of its wonderful outdoor offerings. This post details how to spend a weekend in La Crosse, Wisconsin, including […]
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Looking for a Midwest Lake Getaway? Check out Lake of the Ozarks in South-Central Missouri. A popular destination in the warm summer months, Lake of the Ozarks is known for boating, fishing, golfing, and more fun-in-the-sun. For the outdoor lovers, two state parks fill the area – Lake of the Ozarks State Park and Ha
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Located 30 minutes south of Ashland, Copper Falls State Park is a scenic Wisconsin state park featuring great hiking trails, beautiful waterfalls, and picturesque campsites. It’s the perfect park to spend a few days relaxing or to visit during a Northern Wisconsin roadtrip. This guide to Copper Falls State Park details all you need to know
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Known for offering a little something different in Florida, Jacksonville is a city where you’ll find beautiful beaches, the St. Johns River, delicious food and drink, and spectacular open spaces. There are so many awesome and unexpected outdoor activities in Jacksonville that will make you want to visit this vast city over and over again.
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Located in Door County in the town of Fish Creek, Peninsula State Park is one of Wisconsin’s most popular state parks for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Whether you are looking for a beautiful drive with overlooks or a challenging hike, Peninsula State Park promises an adventure for every skill level. I’ve explored this
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Wisconsin is home to the 1,200-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail which extends east to west across the state. I’m fortunate to have some incredible Ice Age Trail Segments near Madison. You may wonder: How was the trail outline determined? When the glaciers melted many epochs ago, they stopped melting in Wisconsin and the Ice
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Something I love to do on vacation that always surprises people is visit a local aquarium. There are some of the best aquariums in the United States and I always check to see if a destination has one when planning a trip. I love getting a view of life in the deep blue sea and
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With the festive season in full swing, it’s time to delve into the holiday events in Downtown Davenport and uncover its magic. You won’t want to miss the gorgeous tree displays, friendly business holiday decor competition, or pickle hunt throughout the downtown. This post details four of the best holiday events that take place in
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Head to Janesville, Wisconsin this December for all of the holiday activities. With so many festive things to do in Janesville, you’re sure to have a wonderful time. Get ready for a holiday season filled with local shopping, amazing decorations, theater shows and lights on top of lights. This post showcases five of the best
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Does your family have a tradition of cutting down your own Christmas tree? Every year right around Thanksgiving, Christmas Tree Farms begin their short season selling trees to millions of Americans. Head out among the trees and find the perfect one to cut down yourself, or you can look to the pre-cut selection. Tree farms
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