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We love to travel and share our favorite vacation spots. From small town sandy beaches to scenic peaks loaded with color, check back often for monthly stories from the road! 

Michigan Lighthouse Road Trips

Time to the hit road this Summer with our Michigan Light House Road Trips. Imagine driving the beautiful blue coastlines of Michigan's Great Lakes!
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5 Family-Friendly Ski Resorts

Ready to hit some Midwest slopes? Take a look at our favorite 2025 family-friendly slopes for skiing and snowboarding in Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
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5 Family Indoor Activities

The Midwest Winter is often a time to bundle up and stay inside with the family, but there is more to the season than staying at home!
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2024 Top 5 Holiday Lights

Get into the holiday spirit by taking a look at our 2024 top five picks for holiday light shows in the Midwest states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin.
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2024 Top 10 Favorites for Fall Colors

Take a look at our 2024 favorites for watching the colors change in the Midwestern states of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
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Beach Road Trip

Grab your swimsuit, pack the car, and get sandy with our Midwest Beach Road Trip complete with beaches in Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, and yes, even Indiana!
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5 Favorite Indiana Beaches

Yes, there are beaches in the great state of Indiana! Grab your sunscreen and take a look at 5 of our favorite shores in Indiana.
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7 Favorite Midwest Resorts

With all seasons in minds, these resorts perform as our favorite selection of resorts in the Midwest! Be sure to check them out this season!
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5 Favorites Wisconsin Beach Towns

Time to hit the beaches in the great state of Wisconsin! Grab your sunscreen and take a look at 5 of our favorite beach towns in Wisconsin.
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5 Favorite Illinois Beach Towns

The warm sand of Illinois' North Shore is calling! Come and have a look at 5 of our favorite beach towns in Illinois which are all sure to make for a great getaway this summer!
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5 Favorite Michigan Beach Towns

Time to hit the beaches of Michigan's West coast! Grab your sunscreen and take a look at 5 of our favorite fun beach towns and cities in Michigan.
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Lighthouse Beach Road Trip 3

If you travel the west coast of Michigan's lower peninsula from the Indiana state line to Mackinaw City, you'll travel about 400 miles.
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5 Favorites in Galena, IL

Historic town of Galena, Illinois is best known for rolling country sides, rocky bluffs, wineries, antiques, bed and breakfasts, and unique events throughout the year.
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5 Parks for Your First Hike

Time to hit the trails! Take a look at 5 of our favorite parks for Midwest hiking in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
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Top 10 Family Places for New Years

Ring in the New Year with our top family New Years picks in the Midwest states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin.
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Top 10 Favorites for Holiday Lights

Get into the holiday spirit by taking a look at our 2023 top picks for holiday light shows in the Midwest states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin.
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Top 10 Winter Playground Getaways

Love to play in the snow? Take a look at our 2023-2024 top picks for in our Midwest Winter playground.
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Top 10 Favorites for Fall Colors

There is nothing more picturesque than the changing of Fall colors. Take a look at our 2023 top picks for watching the colors change in the Midwest.
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Grand Haven, Pentwater, & Ludington

Check out our top ten favorites in the West Michigan beach towns of Grand Haven, Pentwater, & Ludington...
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Lighthouse Beach Road Trip 2

The northwest coast of Michigan's lower peninsula offers gorgeous views and unique adventures along the M-22 scenic highway.
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Lighthouse Beach Road Trip 1

Start your lighthouse adventure in Grand Haven, dubbed Coast Guard City USA.
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