With gas prices spiking these past few months and rental car shortages impacting rates and availability, we altered our road trip mantra during a recent visit to Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. Cancelling our rental car reservation and booking an…
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A charming and friendly community nestled into the dunes edging the shores of Lake Michigan, tourists flock to Grand Haven, Michigan for swimming, sand castles, and sunsets. Visiting the region at the intersection of summer and fall, we found the…
When you visit Greater Des Moines, you’ll notice the buzz. The attractions are electric. The trails go whooshing by. The art scene generates applause. Des Moines and the surrounding communities provide big city amenities in a safe and accessible location…
Traveling on a budget isn’t easy, especially with a family. Roughly a half-day drive from Minneapolis and Indianapolis, Green Bay has plenty of inexpensive entertainment for a perfect long weekend getaway. Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary At Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary,…
A seven-hour drive, the route from Niagara Falls to Cincinnati passes by enough major cities to keep any road tripper busy. Buffalo, Cleveland and Columbus are filled with kid-friendly museums, restaurants and zoos, meaning you can easily stretch your trip…
Last month I was back in Wisconsin for a whirlwind visit that had me in Oshkosh / Fox Valley region on the eastern side of the state. A lover of long walks, the four mile loop trail at Terrell’s Island…