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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 ...

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 ...

A Daytrip to Explore 4 Small Lake Erie Towns in Ohio

This summer, Mike and I took a daytrip to several beach towns on the eastern end of Lake Erie. Since moving to the Cleveland metro, we have been spending a lot of time enjoying the small lakeside ...

Conneaut Township Park: A Cobalt Blue Seaglass Hotspot

I have been collecting seaglass for well over a decade. About 13 years ago, Mike and I lived on a beautiful island off the coast of Maine called Islesboro. It was here that we learned about seaglass ...

Northeast Ohio Waterfall Guide

I love exploring gorgeous waterfalls around the US. This year I am living near Cleveland, so I have been exploring any waterfalls in and around the metro and surrounding parks. Ohio may not come to ...

The Three Dunes Challenge: Climbing High Above Lake Michigan

I recommend also visiting Indiana Dunes State Park, not to be confused with the national park, which was transformed from a national lakeshore in the 60’s to a national park in 2019 while ...

5 Lake Erie Beaches to Visit Near Cleveland

Lake Erie is a beautiful summer destination for nature lovers, seaglass collectors, and anyone else who just loves being by the water. It is the 4th largest of the 5 Great lakes. About 316 of ...

Beautiful & Free Vegas Gardens to Visit

One of the things I love most about vacationing in Vegas is that there are plenty of free things to do. If you prefer to save money by skipping the slots, there are lots of budget friendly ...

An Alligator Watching Hotspot in Tarpon Springs, Florida

I have spent many weekends enjoying the quiet nature preserves of northern Pinellas County. This portion of the Tampa Bay region is so much less touristy. No matter which city you find yourself in, ...

Cleveland’s Coffee Scene: My Favorite Local Shops

I love trying out new local coffeeshops no matter where I live or travel. Supporting local business is always important, plus you get to enjoy the benefits of higher quality coffee and a more ...