It is a late morning in September in Manitoba’s Pembina Valley, part of a North American corridor for the migration of raptors such as the Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk and more. Crouched over an expanse of exposed shale adjacent to multi-colored bands of the rock along a cliff face are several people painstakingly hunting for something. As the sun slants from the south-east, golden across the ground it provides the kind of light [...]
Perfect for the history buff is a ride aboard the “sugar train” - the Caribbean’s only scenic passenger railway. The train travels clickety-clack along the track around the island that was originally built to transport sugar cane from the plantations to the factory in the capital city of Basseterre. Looking for a workout? Skip the gym and climb the steps up historic Brimstone Hill fortress, an UNESCO World Heritage Site that has sweeping [...]
Located in central Kentucky among the rolling hills and woods, Diamond Caverns has been offering tours for 160 years to visitors from all over the world. Discovered on July 14, 1859 we started giving tours a month later in August. As Kentucky’s second oldest show cave, and in the top 5 oldest, continuously operated show caves in the United States, we know a thing or two about southern charm and hospitality. Our beauty [...]
Shipshewana + LaGrange County Welcome to Shipshewana/LaGrange County, Indiana where simple living is a way of life. Come enjoy a place of pure naturalness and escape the noise of everyday. Visit to relax and reconnect with those that matter the most. Discover the Amish culture and hidden treasures of Shipshewana/LaGrange County. Gain first-hand experience and learn about another way of life on a working Amish farm. Reconnect over a delicious Amish made meal, [...]
The First 100 Miles of Route 66 Start in Chicago, travel through Joliet to Pontiac and experience Route 66 in Illinois. The first 100 miles are full of nostalgia and kitsch. At the Joliet Area Historical Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center, you can pose with The Blues Brothers and learn more about the historic “Mother Road.” After that, walk a few blocks and snap a photo in front of the beautiful Rialto [...]
Whether you travel to or through the Midwest of the U.S., you must take time to visit Salina, KS! Salina is an attractive getaway, with things to see and do that appeal to all ages. Salina is an arts community. What does that mean? Well, the arts LIVE in Salina. They are unavoidable, and unparalleled in a community of this size. If an arts experience appeals to you, Salina is for you. Concerts, [...]
Choose Your Own Adventure If you’re ready for an outdoor adventure like no other, Great White North Lodges has you covered. Since 1994, they have helped outdoor enthusiasts tap into their wild side at their three remote, American-Plan, fly-in lodges. Each retreat is located in a different Canadian province and offers a range of unique experiences. So the only question is ‘what adventure speaks to you?’ Located on the Hudson Bay Coast in northern [...]
You may know the name Fargo thanks to the Coen Brothers and FX’s hit show. If you picture a white tundra full of people dressed in trapper hats talking with goofy accents, you’re not alone. People make all sorts of assumptions about Fargo, but almost none of them are true. ASSUMPTION 1 - THERE’S NOTHING TO DO Unlike the movie, where people only hang out in dodgy diners and parking garages, the real [...]
Some of the most spectacular waterfalls in Wisconsin are located along the south shore of Lake Superior in Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas, and Iron Counties. In Ashland County you’ll find two absolutely beautiful waterfalls; Copper Falls State Park and Morgan Falls. Copper Falls State Park is located in Ashland County. There are numerous hiking trails that meander throughout this beautiful Wisconsin Park and self-guided nature trails and observation points overlooking spectacular vistas of canyons, [...]
Photo by John Faier Come find the unexpected in the heart of Chicago with art like you’ve never seen before. Intuit celebrates the power of outsider art, a mission grounded in the ethos that the instinct to create is universal - the arts must embrace and be accessible to all. Rarely in recent memory has art been so necessary, simply because it allows us to see beyond what is on the [...]
