Family Fun
A City for Anyone and Everyone
By Haley Jena Pop quiz: Where can you feel at home while noshing on a hot dog loaded with more ingredients countable on one hand, walk through illustrious grey and black skyscrapers, cheer on a […]
Getaways
Getaways
Indiana’s Best Hidden Gems
By Maggie Heath-Bourne There’s no better time for a road trip than summer. With the windows rolled down and the highway stretching in front of you the road offers endless possibilities for fun in the […]
Family Fun
Michigan’s Northern Adventure
By Julia Rivera Over the years Michigan has built a billion-dollar tourism industry. In 2011, $17.7 billion of direct spending from tourism was poured into the economy, according to the Michigan Travel Commission. In the […]
Family Fun
Great Fall Getaways
By the Editors Fall in the Midwest is a great time to get away to some colorful, remarkable and memorable destinations. With leaves turning a magnificent palette of reds, oranges and yellows it’s a […]
Getaways
Shawnee Lodge and Conference Center: Rich in history, rich in relaxation.
By Mary Casey-Sturk You’re sitting in the trees drinking coffee. Well, not really. But, on a cool late summer morning following a stormy overnight, the porch of the third floor room at Shawnee Lodge & […]
Getaways
Seven Places to Take in the Outdoors in West Virginia
By Patrick McAdams The National Parks Service is celebrating its centennial in 2016. Here are seven scenic areas worth your time in West Virginia, one of the most beautiful landscapes in the eastern United States. […]
Family Fun
An Amusement Park for Everyone
By Patrick McAdams Need an adrenaline rush to break up the monotony of the summer? Luckily the Great 8 states are full of thrilling and exhilarating theme parks. Ohio: Kings Island, Mason, OH • […]
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200 Years of Fun
By Mary Casey-Sturk Indiana is celebrating its bicentennial in 2016 and you can join in the fun by visiting cities throughout the state and exploring 200 years of history. The capital city of Indianapolis is […]
Family Fun
Northern Charm
By Mary Casey-Sturk Snug against the southeast corner of Little Traverse Bay, off Lake Michigan, lies Petoskey. This coastal city has been a favorite destination of travelers for decades and was once home to Ernest […]
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Cleveland, Clean and Beautiful
By Frances J. Folsom Fifty years ago Cleveland was like other rustbelt, Midwest cities—covered with dust and soot from the steel and aluminum factories. In Cleveland’s case, factories dumped sewerage, oil and other refuse into […]