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4 Amazing Things to Do at Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island

4 Amazing Things to Do at Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island

Last summer not only did we have an amazing adventure on Mackinac Island in Michigan thanks to the Mackinac State

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Where to See Shipwrecks in the USA Without Getting Wet

Where to See Shipwrecks in the USA Without Getting Wet

I am so fascinated by ruins of the past, and shipwrecks are perhaps some of the most difficult “ruins” to

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Strange Oddities Boutiques & Weird Places to Shop in the USA

Strange Oddities Boutiques & Weird Places to Shop in the USA

The more I travel the more I absolutely crave unique locations that can’t be found anywhere. Perhaps as I get

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5 “Must Do” Girls Getaway Activities on Mackinac Island

5 “Must Do” Girls Getaway Activities on Mackinac Island

I had the chance to explore on Mackinac Island in Michigan thanks to a press event that I was invited

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MUST SEE Stops Along the Southern Indiana Cave Trail

MUST SEE Stops Along the Southern Indiana Cave Trail

These are just a few places I discovered as I explored the Indiana Cave Trail! I took several days to

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Free Things to do on Mackinac Island: Travel in Michigan

Free Things to do on Mackinac Island: Travel in Michigan

I discovered these free things to do on Mackinac Island while staying there as part of a press trip. I

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Buffalo Trace Park: Best Campground in Indiana to Explore the Cave Trail

Buffalo Trace Park: Best Campground in Indiana to Explore the Cave Trail

This spring I was invited to come out and tour the Indiana Cave Trail (which is AMAZING!) but I needed

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Underground Indiana: Riding on a Boat Through Bluespring Caverns

Underground Indiana: Riding on a Boat Through Bluespring Caverns

If you’re ready for a unique adventure this year then head to the midwest and take a boat ride through

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Underground Indiana: Visiting Marengo Cave U.S. National Landmark

Underground Indiana: Visiting Marengo Cave U.S. National Landmark

After visiting Indiana Caverns and Squire Boone Caverns, the next stop on my journey through the Indiana Cave Trail was

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Underground Indiana: Historic Squire Boone Caverns and Mill

Underground Indiana: Historic Squire Boone Caverns and Mill

My second stop on the Indiana Cave Trail was Squire Boone Caverns in Mauckport, Indiana. If you are a history

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Underground Indiana: Kid-Friendly Cave Exploring at Indiana Caverns

Underground Indiana: Kid-Friendly Cave Exploring at Indiana Caverns

Just a few miles away from the Ohio River sits Indiana Caverns underneath a grassy field. Indiana Caverns is one

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The Most Unexpected Catacombs Tour Below Indianapolis, Indiana

The Most Unexpected Catacombs Tour Below Indianapolis, Indiana

I attended a tour of the Catacombs in Indianapolis as part of a press tour. I was planning my way

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Caves in Missouri: Riding through Fantastic Caverns in Springfield

Caves in Missouri: Riding through Fantastic Caverns in Springfield

In 2013 when I lived in Iowa we took a road trip to Branson, MO. I was invited to do

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Where to Eat Dinner in the President’s Train Rail Car No. 4438

Where to Eat Dinner in the President’s Train Rail Car No. 4438

Last summer we moved to a tiny town in Illinois. Population 1000. As you can imagine there are not too

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Where to See Santa’s Village Every Day of the Year in Illinois!

Where to See Santa’s Village Every Day of the Year in Illinois!

Seeing Christmas through the eyes of a child is so exhilarating – and to be able to see that ALL

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Surviving our First Zombie Experience at Nightmare on Chicago Street

Surviving our First Zombie Experience at Nightmare on Chicago Street

Follow us on Facebook at Exploration America or join our weird travel group at Stranger Travels USA! Don’t be afraid

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Exploring Things to Do in Joliet, Illinois: Jail, Route 66 & Ice Cream

Exploring Things to Do in Joliet, Illinois: Jail, Route 66 & Ice Cream

The great thing about moving to a new area is that you can to have new adventures while exploring local

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The Cranberry Festival I Wasn’t Expecting: Tips for Visiting

The Cranberry Festival I Wasn’t Expecting: Tips for Visiting

I’ve had my eye on the Cranberry Festival in Warrens, Wisconsin for a few years now and this year I

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