by Cheryl | Jun 1, 2020 | destinations we EXPLORE, General, places we EAT, places we PLAY
Summer maybe a little bit different this year. Instead of traveling and being on the go, we’ve pivoted and learned to stay closer to home. Although this summer may be a little bit different, here are some safe but fun ideas to keep you busy – in Chicago...
by Cheryl | Mar 23, 2020 | destinations we EXPLORE
Although many of us are stuck home, it doesn’t mean that we can’t travel virtually. From really adorable animal interactions like feeding a sloth to touring a museum’s art collection virtually, these Midwest attractions let viewers learn while having...
by Cheryl | Sep 9, 2019 | destinations we EXPLORE, places we PLAY
For our last summer adventure we thought it would be fun to make it a beach vacation. No real itinerary, just hanging out with plenty of beach time. With Lake Michigan on our mind, we didn’t really need to go too far. We had our sights on the Indiana Dunes and...
by Cheryl | Aug 17, 2019 | destinations we EXPLORE, places we EAT, places we PLAY
If you’re looking for an escape from the ordinary, how about visiting an island? If you live in the Midwest, you can find islands close to home in Ohio. (Yes, Ohio!) Located in Lake Erie, Put-in-Bay offers a fun family-friendly island experience. We visited a...
by Cheryl | Aug 15, 2019 | destinations we EXPLORE, places we PLAY
It’s no mystery that my family and I love traveling. One of our goals is to travel all 50 states and to visit all National Parks. Sadly, living in the Midwest doesn’t give us too many choices. So when I heard that Indiana Dunes National Lake Shore became...
by Cheryl | Jul 29, 2019 | destinations we EXPLORE, places we EAT, places we PLAY, places we STAY
Have you heard of Fort Wayne, Indiana? It’s been on my Midwest bucket list for as long as I remember and this summer we finally had the chance to experience the city ourselves! Although it may be the second largest city in Indiana, we found it had a small...
