Most of us probably never give a thought about the salt and other stuff they put on the roads in the winter time to break up snow and ice. Am I right? Where does it come from? Is it edible…
Historic Hotel B&B in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Laurium Michigan is probably not one of those places that you’ll accidentally stumble upon in your travels. Located near the tippy top of the Keweenaw Peninsula in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, it’s just about as far north as you can go…
The Frozen Custard Capital of the World – Milwaukee Wisconsin
When you think of Milwaukee Wisconsin, most people think of beer. It’s the home of great old names like Pabst, Schlitz and Hamm’s. These, along with Miller and Blatz, all date to the mid-1800s and have employed generations of Milwaukeeans.…
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
A visit to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in the heat of the summer, when the place I call home scores daily heat indexes around 110°, well, it just sounds like a preview of heaven. It was August when I first escaped…
Sleep on a WWII Submarine at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum In Manitowoc
The Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc Wisconsin is a much cooler travel destination than the name suggests. If you’re into history, especially World War II history, you are going to love this place. And if you have kids, they are…
Find the World’s Best Pies in Hamilton County, Indiana
On a stretch of U.S. Highway 31 through Hamilton County Indiana, just north of Indianapolis, you’ll drive past lots of cornfields and beautifully maintained farmsteads. Whether or not you appreciate the simplicity of America’s heartland, you really need to get yourself…
Adorable Dairy Cow Art with Personality in northeast Iowa
I write a lot about Iowa because 1) there are a lot of interesting stories in Iowa, and 2) there are a lot of interesting people there. I know, I married one. But one of the most interesting characters I’ve met is…
Fly To Northern Michigan’s Cozy Log Cabin Airport
Bruce and I have long talked of building a log cabin, our dream home. However our other dream of traveling the world has instead dominated our resources. But now, it’s possible that we might just live in the Pellston Regional…
Live Blues, Pork Tenderloin at Indiana’s Oldest Bar, The Slippery Noodle
The Slippery Noodle in Indianapolis, is not only the state’s oldest bar, but it’s also a place for a great pork tenderloin and live blues. Dating to 1850, the Slippery Noodle is still one of the best places to enjoy…