The beautiful capitol city of Madison, Wisconsin has endless opportunities for adventure, food, and relaxation. Home to a chain of 5 large lakes, scenic views, cultural events, excellent restaurants, and numerous accessible opportunities for biking, hiking, and paddling, Madison has it all. A main attraction of Madison is the Dane County Farmer’s Market, the largest…
Did you know that the Great Lakes hold nearly 20% of the world’s surface fresh water? Contemplating this volume of water is difficult! For context, if the combined volume of all 5 Great Lakes were spread over the lower 48 U.S. states, the depth of water would be close to 10 feet. As astounding as…
Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park is a grand, expansive destination for travelers in search of a mountain adventure. Throughout the park, there are opportunities to hike, swim, travel scenic mountain passes, observe native wildflowers, and observe wildlife in their natural setting. One of my favorite activities within the park is to observe alpine wildflowers or…
Wisconsin’s largest city, known as “Brew City”, is filled with opportunities for those of every age and stage of life. Home to a population of 563,000 people, residents and visitors of Milwaukee enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural events, great food, and beautiful views of Lake Michigan, our second largest and deepest Great Lake. Home to Milwaukee…
In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula along the scenic southern shore of Lake Superior lies a unique piece of Michigan’s iron ore history. Nestled within the Hiawatha National Forest just west of Munising you will find the crumbling ruins of Bay Furnace. One of only two remaining blast furnaces in the Upper Peninsula, Bay Furnace was used…
Along Lake Michigan’s southern shore, midway between Chicago and Milwaukee in the city of Kenosha, Wisconsin, you’ll find a unique lakefront art exhibit. Kenosha is home to beautiful beaches, a vibrant farmer’s market, small private college, lakefront bike trail, historic mansions, a scenic harbor, and a display of art from artists from across the country.…
Characterized by its steep, high-peaked topography, Boulder County is located in the easternmost section of Colorado’s Rocky Mountain foothills. The Boulder area is known for its mountainous, rugged terrain and its many scenic trails. One such trail is just west of downtown Boulder. The scenic, 3.2 mile out-and-back Anne U. White Trail provides an easy…
Wisconsin’s capitol city of Madison is home to a chain of five beautiful lakes, numerous scenic bike trails, Bucky the Badger, squeaky cheese, the Lake Monona loop, the famous Dane County farmer’s market, top restaurants, and much, much more. Madison is a top Midwestern city to visit – in any season. From numerous cultural events…
Black Cat Alley is a vibrant outdoor art gallery comprised of murals painted by local and visiting artists. Located on Milwaukee’s east side near the Oriental Theater, this one block alleyway is filled with large scale murals, each unique and spectacular in its own way. This unique artistic alley is constantly evolving as artists from…
Jefferson County, Colorado is home to many scenic mountain hikes. With over 275 miles of trails, 75 parks, and 58,000 acres of open space to enjoy, there is something for everyone. For a commanding view of Denver, the Continental Divide, and downtown Golden, Colorado, consider a hike on the Galbraith Loop Trail just outside of…