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Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing in Cleveland: My Favorite Parks

When I first moved to Cleveland over a year and a half ago, I was honestly surprised at just how much park space is available. I had no idea that this city is surrounded by beautiful forests, with ...

3 Days in Flagstaff, Arizona: Winter Edition

I recently wrote my guide for an active summer weekend getaway in beautiful Flagstaff, a gorgeous mountain community located just 2 hours north of Phoenix. While this area is becoming a popular ...

3 Days in Flagstaff, Arizona

Flagstaff is a small mountain town in the northern portion of Arizona (an area loaded with history and natural wonders). Many tourists stay here for a few nights while visiting the Grand Canyon. ...

Dining at The Walnut Room on State Street in Chicago

For years, I have wanted to dine at the gorgeous Walnut Room in downtown Chicago. The restaurant is located in the Macy’s on State Street on the 7th floor right near their amazing Holiday ...

Herschell Carrousel Museum: A Step Back in Time in Upstate NY

On our recent trip to Niagara Falls (our first time back in over 10 years!), Mike surprised me with a stop at an antique carousel museum in nearby North Tonawanda. We love checking out quirky and ...

Maid of the Mist Boat Ride: A Must-Do on any Niagara Vacation

I took my first visit to Niagara Falls many years ago. Since relocating to Cleveland, I planned a return trip as it is a really easy 3.5 hour drive. I always wanted to go back and take the Maid of ...

Lodi, Wisconsin: A Peaceful Weekend Escape from the City

Lodi is a small lakeside city located in the Madison metropolitan area. It’s a gorgeous small city with a year round population of just over 3000. It’s also a popular second home ...

Brecksville Reservation: The Largest in the Cleveland Metroparks

Cleveland is home to one of the nicest park systems in the country. On your first drive through the city, you may see nothing but industrial parks and factories. However, if you stay a bit, I ...

It’s a Beautiful Day in The ‘Burgh: Mr. Rogers’ Memorabilia

Before moving to Pittsburgh, I had no idea that the classic children’s program Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood filmed in the city. Pittsburgh has a long history of television and radio firsts. ...

Asian Lantern Festival: Illuminating the Cleveland Zoo

A fews years ago, I attended my first lantern event at the Pittsburgh Zoo. As soon as I saw that the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo offered a summer lantern festival, I knew that I had to put it on my ...