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 ›
Author: jenny.husar
Hi! My name is Jenny and I want to thank you for taking the time to check out my blog. I thought I would try to find a more ‘professional” picture of myself to post, but honestly, that picture sums me up fairly well. I like to be out enjoying life, in the most comfortable clothes possible. And if you’ll let me bring my dog (Sapphire, or Saphi for short), you’ll make my day. When I was a kid, we spent more time visiting family during our time off than taking vacations, but my memories of the vacations we did take are crystal clear. On one vacation we went to Galveston Island in Texas. It was a road trip and when we saw the ocean for the first time, my Dad parked the car and we took off running through a field to get to the ocean. I remember the warm sunshine and the wildflowers in the field. I remember my Mom yelling that she saw a snake as we continued to run through the tall grass without a care in the world. It was glorious! I hope my kids will feel the same way when they think back on seeing the ocean. I once thought that I could never find a hobby that I liked well enough to stick with, but then my Bestie made an observation. She said that researching vacations WAS the hobby that stuck with me. It’s true. I”m always reading and researching travel, even when I don’t have a trip planned. It’s my passion and it’s always surprising to me to discover that most people don’t enjoy the research portion of planning a trip. It seemed natural to start a blog so that my passion can make your life a little easier. I live in Northern Illinois with my husband and 3 boys. I love finding adventure wherever I go and I hope I can inspire you to do the same.
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›