Tag: Midwest
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Dayton Aviation History: A Century of Aviation, Innovation & the People Who Made it Happen {Ohio}
Follow the incredible story of flight in Dayton, Ohio, from the Wright Brothers’ bicycle shop to the National Museum of the United States Air Force and the rockets that took us beyond Earth.
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Mammoth Cave National Park: Experiencing the Domes & Dripstones Tour {Kentucky}
Discover what it’s like to explore Mammoth Cave National Park on the Domes & Dripstones Tour. Learn about the cave’s fascinating history, stunning formations, and everything you need to plan your visit.
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Windmill Island Gardens: Discovering Dutch Heritage in Holland {Michigan}
Windmill Island Gardens offers a glimpse into Dutch culture in Holland, Michigan. Explore the historic De Zwaan windmill, colorful gardens, canals, and village traditions.
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Visiting Indiana Dunes National Park {Indiana}
From towering sand dunes and peaceful beaches to forests and wetlands, Indiana Dunes National Park offers one of the Midwest’s most surprising outdoor destinations. Here’s everything you need to know before you visit.
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Buffalo National River: Finding Family, Adventure & Legacy {Arkansas}
Explore Buffalo National River in Arkansas through a peaceful family adventure. Discover canoeing, hiking, dark skies, towering bluffs, and why America’s first national river is worth visiting.
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One Day Exploring the Black Hills: Beyond Mount Rushmore{South Dakota}
Think the Black Hills are only about Mount Rushmore? We did too—until one unforgettable day took us from presidential monuments and Native American history to Badlands National Park, Wall Drug, and the motorcycle culture of Sturgis.
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A Weekend in Lexington: History, Horses & Bourbon {Kentucky}
Our weekend in Lexington, Kentucky didn’t go according to plan, but the unexpected itinerary introduced us to aviation history, Mary Todd Lincoln, horses, bourbon, Camp Nelson, and some delightful surprises.
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Walking the Historic Railroad Trail at Mammoth Cave National Park {Kentucky}
Instead of heading underground, we followed the historic railroad trail at Mammoth Cave National Park, walking through the fall woods and discovering the fascinating history of the trains that once carried visitors toward the famous caves.
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Thing to Do at Land Between The Lakes {Kentucky & Tennessee}
We discovered far more than we expected on our day trip to Land Between the Lakes in Kentucky and Tennessee. From stepping back in time at a historic working farm and spotting elk and bison to exploring local wildlife and enjoying an unforgettable meal at Patti’s 1880s Settlement, this destination has something for every kind…
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Crowley’s Ridge State Park {Arkansas}
After spending one day at Silver Dollar City, the next day we were on the road again back to home. On the way back, we decided to take a different way home so we could go through Arkansas. I have never been to Arkansas before, and truthfully I have actually given very little thought to…