by Cheryl | Sep 19, 2022 | destinations we EXPLORE, hikes, places we PLAY
Our family loves visiting National Parks and have it on our bucket list to hike as many as we can. Sadly, living in the Midwest doesn’t give us too many choices. So when Indiana Dunes National Lake Shore officially became the 61st National Park, we couldn’t have...
by Cheryl | Aug 4, 2022 | hikes, Parks, places we PLAY
One of the main reasons our family headed to Janesville, Wisconsin was the opportunity to hike a portion of the Ice Age Trail (IAT). Part of the 1800-mile trail can be found right in Janesville running along the Rock River, the Devil’s Staircase. Don’t let...
by Cheryl | Jul 9, 2022 | hikes, places we PLAY
Love spending time with the family and getting your workout on? Take them to Swallow Cliff Woods! I know what you’re thinking: Going up the stairs? Fun for kids? Well, YES! Not only will they get exercise in but my kids had such a fun time challenging...
by Cheryl | Jun 22, 2022 | destinations we EXPLORE, hikes, places we PLAY
During our Michigan escape to New Buffalo, we hit up a couple spots that I think would make great daytrips – Galien River County Park and New Buffalo Township Playground. Looking for more Michigan fun? Check it out here. Galien River County Park The 86-acre...
by Cheryl | Jul 17, 2021 | hikes, places we PLAY
Did you know that about 30-40 minutes outside Cleveland lies a National Park? Finding National Parks in the Midwest is pretty rare so of course we needed to visit the natural wonder of Cuyahoga National Park while we were staying in Cleveland. And let me tell you...
by Cheryl | May 20, 2021 | hikes, places we PLAY
If you’re looking for a unique hike, then make your way to Joliet Iron Works Historic Site. What was once the second-largest steel mill in the nation now functions as an informative trail through abandoned ruins. Such a contrast from the previous hike we did in...
