After watching a “Halloween Crazier” special on the Travel Channel, Mike & I knew we had to make a trip over to Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence for their annual Jack ...
Mike surprised me this year with a relaxing birthday trip to the Catskill Mountains (what a great idea!). Located in the southeastern section of Upstate New York, this tranquil mountain region is ...
The White Mountains National Forest is most well known for being home to Mt. Washington, the highest mountain in the Northeast (6288 ft) and one of the windiest places on Earth (wind speeds reached ...
Starved Rock State Park is frequently rated the top natural attraction in Illinois. Being a Chicago native, I had always heard good things about this place but never had the opportunity to check it ...
Visiting a big city does not always equate to spending big bucks. In fact, cities can often be the cheapest tourist destinations considering the many free attractions. Chicago is home to some of the ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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, ...
