When you think about leisurely flying a kite, what images come to mind? Sunny skies with a nice breeze? Traipsing through an open field or perhaps on a beach? What about bundled up in winter gear on a frozen lake in Middle America? That last scenario seems a bit out of the ordinary, would you […]
I am honored and happy to announce that I am a media partner for this year’s Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) event in Chicago! EYH is a nationally recognized STEM education program for middle school girls that will be returning to Chicago on March 24, 2018, for the sixth year in a row. EYH aims to combat […]
Nashville, Tennessee, has a musical history as long as the list of hits that have come out of that city. The music and the artists, from the Fisk Jubilee Singers to Elvis Presley to Jason Aldean, span decades and genres. It is no wonder Nashville has become known as Music City. With more than 180 […]
I’m writing this as I’m flying to Bozeman, Montana. In January. This destination and time of year have caused some folks to ask me, “But WHY?!” The short answer is, I love winter travel. Not travel to warm places in winter, but travel to wintry places in winter. I’m unusual in this way, I guess. […]
Yellowstone National Park sits atop many a traveler’s bucket list. Outdoor adventurers, wildlife enthusiasts, and conservationists come from near and far to take in all the splendor that is Yellowstone. For many, visiting Yellowstone is a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Even for those who have visited multiple times, each Yellowstone experience is special. To make your time […]
Beyond the park: Travel guide to Yellowstone Country Montana Of all the places in the world I’ve traveled, Yellowstone National Park stands as my absolute favorite. I have a special connection to Yellowstone, as I lived and worked there two decades ago, so – for me – it stands as far more than a travel […]
UPDATE – November 23, 2017: Not surprising that the Million Dollar Sale from Hotwire is now SOLD OUT! Looking to enjoy a last-minute vacation before the holiday madness sets in? Always wanted to stay at a luxury, 5-star property but have been scared off by the price? Been dying to exclaim, “I’m going to Vegas, […]
One day out of the blue, my friend and co-worker, Jamie, said to me, “I want to go to Grand Rapids. Take me there!” I’ve traveled to Grand Rapids a number of times over the last few years. After hearing me talk about it so much, Jamie knows that the city has become one of […]
Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park in Mandan, North Dakota, was a stop on our Legendary North Dakota road trip this past summer. Just south of I-94 and 13 miles outside of the capital of Bismarck, it was an ideal one-night stop for us as we headed back east towards home from Medora and Theodore Roosevelt […]
I’ve said for years that Chicago is an exceptional place for travelers to live. With its diversity, top-notch art and entertainment, and world-class museums, Chicago residents like myself can “travel” without even leaving the city. Sometimes day trips to different neighborhoods quench the travel thirst. Other times, you just need an overnight staycation to really […]
