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Category: Travel
People spend a great deal of money on travel and exploring other countries. But, they often overlook the beautiful places in their own state, counties, or neighboring counties.
The United States has some fabulous places to explore! Below are a few places our family has been to over the years. Enjoy looking at the posts and maybe they will inspire you to get out and enjoy taking in new sites in the area you live in.
Door County, Wisconsin, is a picturesque vacation destination known for its charming small towns, scenic landscapes, lighthouses, and abundance of outdoor activities. Situated on a peninsula jutting out into Lake Michigan, Door County offers two...
Oshkosh, WI, offers an easygoing charm ideal for a day trip. Here, you can uncover simple joys without straying too far from home. On a recent outing, we met up with my daughter and her...
Nestled in the heart of Shawano, Wisconsin, lies a hidden gem that captures the essence of local history and crafts: Twig’s Museum and Gift Shop. Stepping through its doors is like stepping back in time,...
Nestled within the picturesque landscapes of Richmond, Wisconsin, lies a hidden gem that captivates visitors with its natural beauty and tranquil ambiance – Glimmer Falls. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of city life,...
Covered Bridges Of Ashtabula County, Ohio Ashtabula County, located in northeastern Ohio, is known for its 14 picturesque covered bridges. These charming structures are scattered throughout the county and offer visitors a glimpse into the...
Each year we plan either a fall or winter trip to Bond Falls in Paulding Michigan. We make a weekend out of visiting the falls, gambling, watching a football game at the bar, and enjoying...
Palm Brook State Park houses Kitch-iti-kipi natural spring with a raft you can take across the spring and see clear down to the bottom in the summer and fall months. The area also has a...
Do you have a list of places that you want to visit? My husband has this obsession with trying to visit each of the casinos in Wisconsin and Michigan. We decided to visit the Manistique...
Lakenenland Sculpture Park is the brainchild, and artist welding visions of Tom Lakenenland and features over 100 sculptures with additional sculptures added yearly. You can walk through the property year-round, but driving the park is...
Enger Park in Duluth, Minnesota is one fabulous park to explore. The park has walking paths, a tower with a panoramic view of Duluth, and a Japanese peace garden.
Copper Falls State Park is located at 36664 Copper Falls Rd in Mellen, Wisconsin. The park has a beautiful gorge, waterfalls, and a scenic overlook to enjoy. General Info General: Copper Falls State Park is a...
Rock Island Wisconsin 912-acre island that takes two ferry rides to Rock Island Wisconsin. The first ferry leaves Gills Rock and travels to Washington Island. The second leaves Washington Island and brings you to Rock...
McClintock Park is located on the Peshtigo River in Marinette County. The park offers a day pass to walk a series of four wooden bridges over rapids and has some excellent trout fishing. Primitive campsites...
Communiversity Park and UW-Green Bay Arboretum Trail System Communiversity Park and UW-Green Bay Arboretum Trail System are perfect to experience in any season. The park offers a view of the finest Green Bay sunsets and...
The historic Washington House is an ice cream parlor and museum in Two Rivers, Wisconsin We made a trip to visit family camping in Two Rivers and on our way back, my husband spotted ice...
Kewaunee Wisconsin Lighthouse The Kewaunee Wisconsin lighthouse and harbor area make a good stop to look for birds, ducks, and eagles in winter. We normally make a couple of trips during the winter months along...
This morning’s tour is from along the winter shoreline of Lake Michigan in Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin. You will get a glimpse and 360-degree view of the island that the Baileys Harbor birdcage lighthouse sits on...
Either one loves Spam or hates it. There is no in-between! It is the popular selling Hormel Company’s brand of meat in a can, called Spam. Today, we are exploring the Spam Museum in Austin...
Lake of the Falls County Park is located on the Turtle River between Lake of the Falls and the Turtle Flambeau Flowage in Mercier, Wisconsin. General Info General: The park has good fishing, a campground and...
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