Have you ever wondered “How can I get away for a weekend when I don’t have time to plan a getaway?” Some people do not travel simply because they do not have the bandwidth required to plan a trip. During one stressful time in my life, husband and I needed … Read More ›
Month: January 2021
Octagon houses were a fad that swept through the country in the mid to late-1800s. The houses were intended to efficiently use space and be easier to heat. Thousands of Octagon Houses were built before the fad ended in the early 1900s. The remaining number of octagon houses is unknown. … Read More ›
Some of my favorite vacations have been in Minnesota so I know you’ll enjoy this cheap weekend getaway to Sleepy Eye. Minnesota is a land of so much rugged beauty and and friendly charm. The North Shore has some of the most dramatic vistas and so many waterfalls, but it … Read More ›
I have had so much fun researching cool places to visit in Cedar Rapids, IA. Since most of my first-hand Iowa travel experiences have been in Mississippi River towns, I wanted to check out the attractions I’ve missed in other parts of the state. I assure you that Iowa has … Read More ›
Ever since I visited the famous Pike’s Place Market in Seattle, I have loved public markets. However, Seattle isn’t the only place you’ll find a public market. During a weekend getaway to Milwaukee, I discovered the Milwaukee Public Market in the beautiful Historic Third Ward. Then, on a quick weekend … Read More ›
Michigan has a lot going for is as a tourist destination. For example, the state has the longest freshwater coastline of any state and when you include saltwater, it still comes in at second. Only Alaska has more coastline. Michigan touches 4 of the 5 Great Lakes and has many … Read More ›
Ohio is mostly unexplored territory for me, but I’m excited to resolve that problem. “The Buckeye State” holds some of the best vacation spots in the Midwest. Mansfield is a city of about 50,000, halfway between Cleveland in Columbus. It’s exactly the kind of quirky, small city that makes a … Read More ›
While most trips include visits to multiple attractions, sometimes you only need one. One of my sons loves reptiles, especially snakes. One crazy weekend, we drove 6 1/2 hours to Southern Illinois to visit snake road. It was an awesome, memorable experience that neither of us will forget. Our National … Read More ›