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Chicago Lakefront Path: 36 Miles of Stunning Lake and Skyline Views

Chicago Lakefront Path: 36 Miles of Stunning Lake and Skyline Views

I have always wanted to spend the day riding along Chicago’s magnificent lakeshore biking path. Despite living in the city for more than 20 years, I never managed the opportunity. I had heard ...

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Dixon, Illinois: Hometown of President Reagan

Dixon, Illinois: Hometown of President Reagan

Dixon, a small town in Northwest Illinois, is most well known for being the hometown of President Ronald Reagan. In addition to touring his famous childhood home, there are plenty of other ...

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Little Red School House: Serenity just outside of Chicago

Little Red School House: Serenity just outside of Chicago

Little Red School House is one of my favorite places to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. This nature preserve is located just 20 minutes outside of Chicago, so it’s an easy escape for ...

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Lake Katherine: A Beautiful Oasis in the Chicago Suburbs

Lake Katherine: A Beautiful Oasis in the Chicago Suburbs

Mike and I are originally from Chicago so we occasionally come back to visit family members. Most of the time we are enjoying the city’s many great amenities during the touristy summer season. ...

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Hiking with Blackhawk: Lowden State Park

Hiking with Blackhawk: Lowden State Park

Lowden State Park in Northern Illinois is most famous for its’ historic 50 foot tall, 100 ton Blackhawk statue. The impressive Blackhawk statue, which is dedicated to all Native Americans, ...

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Castle Rock State Park: Scenic Views of the Rock River

Castle Rock State Park: Scenic Views of the Rock River

Castle Rock State Park is a 2000 acre park located on the Rock River, near the small town of Oregon, Illinois. Mike and I visit this park often when traveling to the Dixon area (I recommend touring ...

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Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail: Beautiful Biking in Cuyahoga County

Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail: Beautiful Biking in Cuyahoga County

Mike and I took our first ride on the amazing Towpath trail while passing through Cleveland on a cross country roadtrip from Massachusetts to Chicago. This amazing trail stretches on for 90 miles ...

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3 Things to do in Fall River, Massachusetts

3 Things to do in Fall River, Massachusetts

Fall River, the 10th largest city in Massachusetts, offers plenty of interesting attractions for history buffs. It’s located just a half hour outside of Providence and an hour from Boston, so ...

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5 Things to do in Providence, Rhode Island

5 Things to do in Providence, Rhode Island

Providence, the largest city in Rhode Island, is the ideal destination for a summer or winter daytrip from many New England cities. Located only an hour and a half from Boston, Rhode Island’s ...

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10 Free Things to do in Southern California

10 Free Things to do in Southern California

I recently moved to the Long Beach area and was surprised by the amount of free attractions throughout the Southern California region. As my rent is quite expensive, I make sure to take full ...

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