Sioux Falls is South Dakota’s largest city, and possibly one of the cutest places in the Midwest. Located in Eastern South Dakota, Sioux Falls is a short 3.5 hour drive from both Fargo and Minneapolis. Whether Sioux Falls is your final destination or a stop on your road trip, I can guarantee you’ll be happy you visited. This quaint community is located on the banks of the Big Sioux River. Sioux Falls is home to great restaurants and fun activities all year round. Read on for great things to do in Sioux Falls South Dakota then head to Experience Sioux Falls for even more great ideas! A huge tha ..read more

Medora, North Dakota is a place like no other. It has a unique combination of the North Dakota small town feel and Wild West vibes. This tiny town is PACKED with incredible things to do and see. After exploring Medora for a weekend I can see how this town has people coming from across the country year after year. A few of the most popular things in (and around) Medora include the Medora Musical, the Bully Pulpit Golf Course, and Theodore Roosevelt National Park. In this weekend guide for Medora, North Dakota I share information about these attractions as well as lesser-known hidden gems! Your ..read more

If Bayfield County, Wisconsin isn’t on your Midwest Bucket List I’m not sure what is. This stunning County sits on a small Wisconsin peninsula that juts out into Lake Superior. The peninsula is full of beautiful hikes and waterfalls, sandy beaches, great restaurants, and of course – it’s home to the Apostle Island National Lakeshore. I have created this guide: 15 Great things to do in Bayfield County this Summer to help you plan your next adventure! Wisconsin’s Apostle Island National Lakeshore consists of 22 islands that surround the peninsula. The Apostle Islands are made up of sandstone tha ..read more

Riding Mountain National Park is one of two Canadian National Parks located in Manitoba. This stunning Park offers a variety of activities that keep visitors coming back in any season. RMNP is 1,146 square miles of boreal forest, large lakes, and a ton of wildlife. We were lucky to visit Riding Mountain National Park in February and were treated with a snowy adventure in the forest. Our trip was for two nights and one full day; we were based out of Wasagaming, which is the most popular area of the park. Before you Go Accommodation Clear Lake and Riding Mountain National Park are one of Manitob ..read more

During a recent girl’s trip to Chicago we chose to utilize CityPASS. We had a wonderful time exploring what the city had to offer including some of the most popular tourist attractions! After a full weekend exploring I’m excited to share my honest review of Chicago CityPASS. What is CityPass? CityPASS is a company that works with tourist attractions in major cities. They create packages that allow the traveler to choose several attractions at a discounted price. In Chicago the traditional CityPASS includes five attractions. Tickets to Chicago Skydeck at Willis Tower and tickets to the Shedd Aq ..read more

Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area is known for its mountain biking. People travel from all over the country to experience the red dirt trails carved around the many mine lakes. While the area is primarily designed for biking, many of the trails can also be used for hiking. While hiking in Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area is not suggested, it is possible- and I’m sharing what you should know beforehand. During summer 2022 I took a weekend trip with my dog to Cuyuna Country. I, myself am not an avid mountain biker and I knew there was no way to fit my 90 pound golden retriever in a bike b ..read more

Cuyuna Lakes Area, Minnesota is the outdoor lover’s dream. This granola-esque region is known for it’s red dirt trails, great local small businesses. and down-to-earth vibe. One of the most popular draws in Cuyuna are the mountain bike trails that encircle the old mine lakes. These beautiful trails attract mountain bikers from all over the continent. There are definitely more than 10 Awesome things to do in Cuyuna, but this list will guarantee you a wonderful time! This region is popularly known as Cuyuna Lakes Area. However, many of the stops I refer too in this post are located in either the ..read more

There’s nothing quite like exploring Minnesota’s Lake Country. Alexandria, Minnesota embodies the Minnesota laidback lifestyle, love for the outdoors, and is host to tons of incredible local businesses. Being less than two hours from Fargo-Moorhead or MSP, Alexandria is a great place to plan a weekend getaway without a ton of travel time. Alexandria is gorgeous in any season, but summer in Alexandria is truly something special. We spent a weekend (Friday afternoon to Sunday morning) exploring the town and I’m sharing our itinerary to help you plan your trip! Summer in Alexandria | Friday 4:30p ..read more