Guest post overview: Though not boasting the exact charms of the Midwest, the American West holds some of the most extraordinary places on earth, and in this article the top 10 wonders of this amazing region are revealed. 10 Of The American West’s Greatest Places To Visit The American West offers the traveler some of […]
A review of Wisconsin Deer Park
Though I do have mixed feelings about the Wisconsin Deer Park in Wisconsin Dells, I loved it as a little girl and I enjoyed visiting again recently. As an animal lover and one who maintains a watchful eye on animal abuse, I tried to push my criticisms aside and appreciate the experience of being up […]
Why You Should Fly in a Hot Air Balloon
To some people, the very idea of flying through the sky in a basket may seem like a foolhardy endeavor. To others, it would be an amazing opportunity. I recently had the chance to fly in a hot air balloon with The Lake Geneva Balloon Company in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Before I share which line […]
Get fancy at The Baker House, Lake Geneva
Looking for something different to do this weekend? You might want to check out The Baker House, a 17,000 square-foot, 30-room mansion in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. I’ve been interested in attending a Victorian tea at the mansion for quite some time, ever since I first heard about the fun events that regularly take place on […]
Spring has sprung!
Spring has returned to the Midwest, and with it, lots of motivation for regularly updating this website. I’ve been busy with several projects, but will hopefully have more time to devote to Midwestern Adventures this spring and summer. With the warmer weather comes a lot more opportunities for travel, of course. Welcome spring! Moose seems […]
Winter fun in Wisconsin
When winter rears its frigid head, Wisconsin knows how to make the most of it. Check out this article I wrote for Northwest Quarterly Magazine on some of the best places/things to do in southern Wisconsin during the winter season. http://oldnorthwestterritory.northwestquarterly.com/2014/02/winter-wanderings-in-wisconsin/