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…
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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…
South Manitou Island is my favorite destination in the entire state of Michigan. Encompassed within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the island is only accessible by private boat or the Manitou Island Transit passenger ferry service that operates seasonally…
Located on the shores of Lake Michigan and just north of downtown Ludington, Michigan, Ludington State Park is a fabulous option for families. At nearly 5,300 acres, the park contains several ecosystems including sand dunes, mixed deciduous and coniferous forest,…