It’s time to give my home state some love. Most people visit Illinois to see the fine city of Chicago. Until a few years ago, I also didn’t pay much attention to the rest of Illinois. Honestly, it always seemed more fun to travel to another state. However, I now … Read More ›
Month: December 2020
Personally, I enjoy vacations or getaways that are focused on nature or the outdoors. Planning a strictly city-based vacation is out of character for me. However, due to the vast amount of cool attractions, it has been a serious contender for our Summer vacation. Introduction The first thing that comes … Read More ›
French Lick, and neighboring West Baden Springs, started out as a lavish resort community for the wealthy in the mid-1800’s. The resorts were built by two doctors who touted the health benefits of the mineral springs. Tourists flocked in to experience the springs for themselves. In the present day, the … Read More ›
Oshkosh, Wisconsin was named after Menominee Chief Oshkosh and was once dubbed the “Sawdust Capital of the World” due to the number of lumber mills. These days, Oshkosh is a trendy “small town” with a focus on culture and entertainment. For outdoor enthusiasts, Oshkosh offers two lakes and one river … Read More ›
The Missouri Department of Conservation describes the St. Francois Mountains as “a large, rugged landscape with the tallest wet-weather waterfall in Missouri (Mina Sauk Falls), the tallest point in Missouri (Taum Sauk Mountain at 1,772 feet), and the state’s deepest valley through which flows Taum Sauk Creek, an Outstanding State … Read More ›
You may know South Bend as the home of Notre Dame, but did you know there are 5 other colleges in town too? Sound Bend is the true definition of a “college town.” It has all the fun hangouts and independent businesses that usually flourish in that environment. Introduction Notre … Read More ›
My family is smitten with our adorable dog (“Saphi”). Whenever possible, we bring her along for the the fun. Therefore, I’m always looking for dog-friendly destinations. This weekend getaway to Johnson Creek and Watertown, Wisconsin features a dog-friendly hotel and a great dog park which offers day passes. You pup … Read More ›
Choosing the topic of my first blog post was easy. Eureka Springs was the destination we chose for our 2020 Summer Vacation. However, that was before COVID-19 reared It’s oh so ugly head. I have an entire bucket-list of activities that I had planned to experience. Oh well, I’ll get … Read More ›