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Things to do in Tremont: Cleveland’s Most Historic Neighborhood

My first stop while visiting Cleveland over 10 years ago was the historic Tremont neighborhood to tour the famous house from “A Christmas Story.” Mike and I didn’t do much else in ...

History of the Cleveland Script Signs & Where to Find Them

One of the first things I noticed after relocating to Cleveland was a big white sign spelling out the city name at Edgewater Park, a touristy park on Lake Erie. If you’ve ever visited the ...

Get Out of Dodge: Back to the Wild West in Dodge City, Kansas

I am sure we have all heard the saying “Get out of Dodge” at one point or another. I always knew it meant to get out of a dangerous place but I wasn’t sure of the origin of the ...

Exploring Santa Fe: My Quick One Night Budget Stay

I’ve always wanted to explore Santa Fe but never had the opportunity despite living in neighboring Arizona for over 4 years. The high altitude capital of New Mexico (the city sits at 7199 ...

Omaha’s Henry Doorly: Pros & Cons of Visiting The Largest Zoo

On a recent long cross country spring road trip (we drove from Cleveland to Phoenix), we decided to plan for a stop in Omaha. Neither Mike and I have done much in the state outside of a few quick ...

Springtime at the Garfield Park Observatory in Chicago

Despite living in Chicago for over 25 years, I somehow never made my way over to the top rated Garfield Park Conservatory. On a recent spring trip to the city, I decided to escape the chilly, rainy ...

Cleveland Vegetarian Dining Guide: A Few of My Favorites

I’ll admit that Cleveland is not the best city for easily finding veggie friendly fare. I’ve been a vegetarian for more than 20 years so finding my favorite veggie friendly cafes and ...

St. Patrick’s Day in Cleveland: Irish Food, Drinks, & Fun

They say everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s day. Whether you hail from Ireland or you are just looking for an excuse to celebrate, there is plenty of fun to be had around the Cleveland metro ...

3 Days in Sedona, Arizona: A Red Rock Wonderland

Sedona is one of my favorite places in the US. What once was a sleepy one stoplight town is now a very popular tourist destination. I started covering the trails in this region many years ago before ...

Medina Ice Festival: A 30+ Year Old Winter Tradition

Medina is a small community located about 30 minutes outside of Cleveland. It’s home to a beautiful historic Victorian downtown with a lovely gazebo as the centerpiece. It’s a great ...