Medora Uncork'd - A Wine Bar and ShopAronia Berry wine from Wolf Creek Winery in Cole Harbor, North Dakota Friday Afternoon, Unwind at Medora Uncork’d We kicked off the weekend at Medora Uncork’d with a glass of Aronia Berry wine from Wolf Creek Winery in Cole Harbor,...
1. Centrally Located in Lansing, Michigan Lansing is centrally located and within 90 minutes of 90% of the state’s population, so Lansing is not only a great place to explore on its own, but it’s also a fantastic base for day trips throughout the southern half of the...
In the fall, decorations celebrate the harvest. You’ll find festive autumn decorations throughout the whole town. The corn maze is one of the fun things to do at that time of year. After Halloween, the town begins decorating for Christmas, with Shipshewana’s lights...
As a foodie, when I travel, I often look for ways to recreate dishes at home that I found on the road. This article explores Shipshewana’s restaurant scene, rooted in the traditions of the Amish community, and markets where you can purchase authentic ingredients....
Michigan State Parks offer a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, and swimming. Many of the parks have trails that wind through forests, around lakes, and along rivers, offering visitors a chance to experience Michigan’s...
Fishback & Stephenson Cider House My foodie fun began when the locals introduced me to Fishback & Stephenson Cider House, one of the best restaurants near Fairfield, Iowa. Their cider flights sparkled like jewels in the afternoon sun. Some of my favorite hard...
Use the Beer City Ale Trail Map to plan how you will explore Grand Rapid's 50-plus craft breweries. Many of these also offer dining experiences, so you may want to visit those around mealtime. Piper’s Pro Planning: You won’t need to drive to enjoy the Beer...
Breakfast – Eggshell Bistro Asparagus Strata at Eggshell Bistro We started the morning early with breakfast on the City Center’s north side at Eggshell Bistro, where Chef Larry Hanes is creating a Euro-influenced oasis in the middle of Indiana. Eggshell Bistro makes...
The orchard lies along the beautiful Des Moines River Valley, where the orchard grows over 5,000 trees and includes more than 15 varieties of fresh-from-the-tree-picked apples. They also offer sunflowers in summer and continue through autumn with pumpkins. Denny &...
The Fort Museum and Frontier Village in Fort Dodge, Iowa Explore Fort Museum and Frontier Village It all started in 1835 when mounted infantry called Dragoons scouted the area and chose what is now Fort Dodge as the perfect military post. In 1850, they began building...
Dinosaurs Escaping from the Indianapolis Children's Museum The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is the largest in terms of size at just under 500,000 square feet sitting on a 30-acre campus. The museum hosts more than 1.3 million visitors annually. Their...
As I was planning what became my 12 Days of Kansas Road Trip, I mentioned to friends about traveling to the European-inspired towns of Lindsborg, known for its Swedish heritage, and Wilson, the Czech Capital of Kansas. “You have to go about 20 miles north and explore...
