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Rhode Island’s Jack O’Lantern Halloween Spectacular: Over 5000 Unique Artistic Creations!

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 ...

A Pumpkin Patch Like No Other: Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm

Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm, a family-owned farm in the Chicago suburbs, holds a fun, festive annual fall event each season. This popular local favorite, which has been going strong for over 40 ...

Ghost Hunting in Plymouth, Massachusetts

Plymouth County is hands down one of the most haunted places in the US. As a result, the spooky city has been featured on many ghost hunting shows. This is not a surprise being that it is one of the ...

Vacation Spotlight: A trip to New York’s Catskill Mountains

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 Beautiful Canyons of Illinois’ Starved Rock State Park

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 ...

Dining with the Coach: Ditka’s of Pittsburgh

Mike Ditka, “The Coach,” former coach of the Chicago Bears and analyst of ESPN’s Sunday Night Countdown, owns 4 restaurants. Two of the locations are in Illinois (downtown Chicago ...

10 Free Things to Do & See in Chicago

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 ...

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 ...

Wildberry Pancakes: The Perfect Breakfast to Start your Day in Chicago

While back in the city for a late summer trip, Mike and I finally decided to embark on the 36 mile journey along Chicago’s beautiful Lakefront Path. This fantastic multipurpose trail connects ...

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 ...