An amazing Wisconsin destination any time of year is Sheboygan, located along the shores of Lake Michigan. Nicknamed the “Malibu of the Midwest” for its great winter surfing, Sheboygan is truly a year-round travel destination. Sam and I enjoyed a lovely 3-day getaway to Sheboygan where we tasted the local cuisine, enjoyed the outdoor recreation, […]
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Fall is the perfect time to visit and explore Wisconsin, as the weather starts to cool down and the colors become ever so vibrant. You’ll find fall festivals with unique traditions and seasonal specialities like pumpkin-flavored wine and apple cider donuts. I love spending the fall months in my home state because there are so
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If you’re looking for your next Midwest road trip destination, let me introduce you to Southern Indiana, or SoIN. An underrated Midwest destination, this area consists of Clark and Floyd Counties, and includes the cities of Jeffersonville, New Albany and Clarksville. You’ll find this region booming with activities and great restaurants. I spent a couple
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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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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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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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Downtown Davenport is a vibrant and fun area filled with various restaurants, cafes, and bars. The food and drink in downtown Davenport offers a diverse range of options for any palate and budget. From classic American cuisine to international flavors, there is something for everyone to enjoy. I visited Davenport for the first time with
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Home to the nation’s capital, everyone should visit Washington DC at least once in their lifetime. Although admittedly not much of a history buff, I love viewing the monuments, exploring the museums, and enjoying all of the outdoor opportunities that the city has to offer. Perhaps surprisingly, Washington DC also has some amazing food and
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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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