Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens is a hidden gem tucked away in the Midwest. Located in Ohio, the estate is the 6th largest historic home in the nation open to the public. A trip to the manor is an extraordinary … Continued
How do you manage to find an Irish bar everywhere you go? Asks my mom after every trip we take. I never noticed it before, but we do tend to choose them over most venues. I had to ask myself … Continued
Some of the best destinations in the Midwest are college campuses and the surrounding areas. And Indiana has a few trip-worthy ones including Lafayette and West Lafayette, home to Purdue University. When planning your trip, do not miss these fun … Continued
Scribbled in my notebook from our first afternoon is “Clear Lake: Where all the nice people are.” Apparently, the small lake community charmed me from the get-go. We have been traveling extensively through the states for some time now and … Continued
When asked by Clear Lake, Iowa’s Chamber of Commerce on where we would be interested in staying, my response was, “somewhere walking distance to the Surf Ballroom please.” I knew we were catching a show at the legendary concert venue … Continued
Throughout my youth in the 80s and early 90s, it never failed that the radio station in our car was dialed into the local oldies station. I have many fond memories of driving with my mom; my long skinny arm … Continued
Girlfriend getaways are good for the soul. Period. It didn’t take a scientific study to tell me that grabbing your best gal pal and hitting the road is one of the best mental health reboots a girl can get. Sometimes … Continued
Updated January 2021. Nothing beats springtime in middle America. The air is crisp with an aura of anything is possible. Melting ice gives way to teensy buds that turn into blossoming flowers. And southern Indiana is the perfect area to … Continued