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Giant Trolls at the Morton Arboretum in Illinois

Giant Trolls at the Morton Arboretum in Illinois

If you’ve never been to the Morton Arboretum in Illinois, it’s a beautiful location in the Midwest seen from the

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Where to see Dinosaur Footprints near Denver, Colorado for FREE

Where to see Dinosaur Footprints near Denver, Colorado for FREE

While on our epic 9000 mile road trip I decided to spend a few days in Colorado visiting my sister.

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La Brea Tar Pits for FREE: The Smelliest Experience in Los Angeles – and we LOVED it!

La Brea Tar Pits for FREE: The Smelliest Experience in Los Angeles – and we LOVED it!

The La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, California was on our MUST SEE list during our epic 9000 mile

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Tips to Survive the City Museum in St. Louis, Missouri

Tips to Survive the City Museum in St. Louis, Missouri

If you are taking a trip to St. Louis you ABSOLUTELY MUST visit the City Museum. Kids or no kids

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What is there to do at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis?

What is there to do at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis?

Visiting The Children’s Museum in Indianapolis has been on my “NEED TO VISIT” list for several years now! I was

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Hands on Interactive Exhibits at the Indiana State Museum

Hands on Interactive Exhibits at the Indiana State Museum

During our weekend getaway to Indianapolis, Indiana we stayed downtown in the JW Marriott which was PERFECT because it was

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Walk in the Footsteps of Benjamin Harrison – Presidential Site Indianapolis

Walk in the Footsteps of Benjamin Harrison – Presidential Site Indianapolis

After discovering and exploring the underground Catacombs in Indianapolis a few years ago I decided it was time to make

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The Winchester Mystery House Story – The Facts Behind the Mystery

The Winchester Mystery House Story – The Facts Behind the Mystery

The Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California has always fascinated me! The more I hear about it the more

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Tips for Visiting Alcatraz Island, Tickets + The Great Alcatraz Escape

Tips for Visiting Alcatraz Island, Tickets + The Great Alcatraz Escape

Visiting Alcatraz Island is a popular historical attraction that is at the top of many people’s bucketlist. Should you take

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Things to See at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan

Things to See at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan

There are SO many things to see at the Henry Ford Museum! I had never been to Detroit before but

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Beautiful Art Murals of Detroit, Michigan and Eastern Market

Beautiful Art Murals of Detroit, Michigan and Eastern Market

This year I visited Detroit, Michigan for the first time and I was blown away by how beautiful and artsy

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Where to Eat Pizza Tour of Detroit: With Gluten Free & Dairy Free Options

Where to Eat Pizza Tour of Detroit: With Gluten Free & Dairy Free Options

Recently I took a road trip to Detroit for the first time to meet up with my girlfriends and I

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Chicago Travel & Adventure Show Dates & Schedules

Chicago Travel & Adventure Show Dates & Schedules

It is that time of year again!! The Chicago Travel & Adventure Show is coming to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

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5 Insanely Fun Learning Adventures for All Ages in Fort Wayne, Indiana

5 Insanely Fun Learning Adventures for All Ages in Fort Wayne, Indiana

A few weeks ago the CVB in Fort Wayne, Indiana invited my family to drive over and check out some

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One Day for Some Really Good Food in Fort Wayne, Indiana

One Day for Some Really Good Food in Fort Wayne, Indiana

A special thanks to Downtown Fort Wayne & partners for hosting our stay. School starts for my kids in just

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Chasing History in the Kansas City Area: Missouri Road Trip

Chasing History in the Kansas City Area: Missouri Road Trip

Being road trip enthusiasts and living in Iowa we have been ALL over the Midwest – except for Kansas City,

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A Glimpse into the Shipwreck Exhibit at Durham Museum in Omaha

A Glimpse into the Shipwreck Exhibit at Durham Museum in Omaha

Although we live out in the middle of nowhere Iowa I sign up for all of the museum and event

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A Day Trip to the Des Moines, Iowa State Capitol Building

A Day Trip to the Des Moines, Iowa State Capitol Building

After a busy spring day at school packed with all sorts of meetings, travel, and chaos my husband and I

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