Illinois is home to picturesque Midwestern landscapes. Known as the Land of Lincoln and the Prairie State, Illinois is generally known for its agricultural land and gently rolling landscapes. However, Illinois is also home to a wide diversity of landscapes, from savannas and oak woodlands and wetlands and remnant prairies. The Des Plaines River trail provides…
Top Wisconsin Bike Trails | Explore the Varied Beauty of Wisconsin
From the sparkling lakes and quiet Northwoods pines…to cornfields as far as the eye can see…to the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan…Wisconsin offers scenic views for every biking enthusiast. Whether you’re looking for the quiet peace of the woods, vast stretches of rolling agricultural land, or the cool breezes from Lake Michigan, you’ll find it…
Bike the Beautiful Ozaukee Interurban Trail | Mequon to Belgium, Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a state of diverse landscapes. Home to rolling hills, remnant prairies, sparkling lakes, cathedral pines, agricultural land, bluffs and rugged terrain, and shorelines of two of our beautiful Great Lakes, Wisconsin has scenic views in every corner of the state. One of the best ways to enjoy Wisconsin’s scenic landscapes is through biking…
Explore Madison Wisconsin’s Scenic Lake Monona Loop | Bike the Badger State
The bustling capitol city of Madison, Wisconsin offers visitors scenic beauty, cultural events, great food, and numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation. Home to the University of Madison, Bucky the Badger, squeaky cheese, and the Monona Lake Loop, Madison is one of the most bike-friendly cities I have visited in the United States! With multiple trails…
Experience Michigan’s Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore | Stunning Lake Superior Landscapes
Have you visited Michigan’s stunning Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore? Along Lake Superior’s southern shore, beautiful 50-200 foot sandstone cliffs line the shore for over 15 miles. These sedimentary sandstone cliffs are composed of minerals such as iron oxide, copper, manganese, and limonite deposited during the Precambrian and Cambrian periods. As groundwater drips down the face…
America’s Little Switzerland | Enjoy Authentic Swiss Food in New Glarus, Wisconsin
The town of New Glarus, in south central Wisconsin, is charming and picturesque. Located 28 miles southwest of Madison, New Glarus is home to a population of 2200 residents. The town is known as “America’s Little Switzerland”, with its Swiss-style chalet architecture, family-owned shops, and authentic Swiss food. Below, I’ll highlight a few of the…
Top Restaurants in Marquette, Michigan | Fusing Food and Culture in the Upper Peninsula
Do you have plans to visit Marquette, Michigan? Located on the southern shore of Lake Superior, Marquette Michigan is the largest city in the Upper Peninsula. Home to 20,000 residents, the city is historically known for the shipping of iron ore through the Marquette Iron Range. Marquette is also home to Northern Michigan University, a…
Explore Wisconsin’s Vibrant HarborMarket | Lake Michigan’s Southern Shore
Market Season is here in the Great Lakes region! Are you looking for a vibrant farmer’s market with fresh, seasonal produce, sweet treats, arts and crafts, fresh artisan breads and cheeses, live music, all with the backdrop of one of our beautiful Great Lakes? HarborMarket, in Kenosha Wisconsin, is the place to be along Lake…