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German culture and medieval history at Rosenvolk Festival in Dubois County, Indiana

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I know there are plenty of people who are totally into renaissance and medieval fairs. I am not one of those people. Well, to be fair about the fairs, I'd never attended one. And it wasn't for any particular reason; a chance to do so just never arose. That was until last fall … [Read more...] about German culture and medieval history at Rosenvolk Festival in Dubois County, Indiana

“Whitewater not for me!” and other lessons learned at Marge Cline Whitewater Course in Yorkville, Illinois

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This post contains affiliate links. Read full disclosure here. I genuinely enjoy kayaking and canoeing but don't have much opportunity to paddle while at home in Chicago. My paddling adventures typically happen while I'm traveling. That being said, I don't … [Read more...] about “Whitewater not for me!” and other lessons learned at Marge Cline Whitewater Course in Yorkville, Illinois

Photos with Santa & virtual sleigh ride at Water Tower Place Chicago

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I have a confession: Aside from Christmas celebrations at school, my kids have never had their photos taken with Santa Claus. Yikes. Bad Mom, I know. I've never been a fan of shopping-mall Santas and didn't seek out other opportunities for Santa encounters. And, honestly, … [Read more...] about Photos with Santa & virtual sleigh ride at Water Tower Place Chicago

America’s National Parks

Why you should visit Yellowstone in winter + what you need to know to plan your trip
Why I love winter travel
Extraordinary private guided tour of Yellowstone National Park with Yellowstone Insight
Places to visit near Yellowstone National Park
Medora, North Dakota: Gateway to Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Don’t be a touron: What NOT to do in Yellowstone National Park
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