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• 14 Ways To Refresh Your Spirit in Brown County, Indiana  

  Just an hour south of Indianapolis, Brown County offers a serene vibe at state parks, artists' colonies and small t...

• Snow Time! 4 Midwest Winter Festivals  

  Join the fun at these four festivals in cities, small towns and along the biggest of the Great Lakes.

• Living the Cowboy Way in Kansas  

  Whether you want to help drive in the longhorns or just watch from the front porch, Kansas has a cowboy adventure s...

• Brainerd Lakes: A Lively Winter Playground  

  When winter's chill settles into Minnesota's Brainerd Lakes area, only the water comes to a standstill. This summer...

• Exploring Ohio's Edge of Appalachia  

  Hiking trails, country inns and Amish shops reward casual explorers in Ohio's Adams County.

• Michigan's Remote and Wild Isle Royale National Park  

  Wilderness reigns supreme and serene at one of the best-kept secrets in our national park system.

• Missouri River Odyssey  

  North of Omaha, the Missouri River goes stunningly wild. Here are more than two dozen ways to experience this regio...

• Best Midwest State Parks  

  We hiked. We swam. We even peeked in the bathrooms. All to bring you a state-by-state guide to 36 of the Midwest's...

• 30 Things Every Midwesterner Should Experience  

  Peaceful lakes, sweeping vistas, state fair food -- here is our list of 30 essential Midwest experiences. Consider ...

• Discover 18 Midwest Winter Adventures  

  Come winter, it's easy to hibernate with a book by the fire. But locking yourself away just robs you of the season'...

• 25 Coolest Midwest Lake Vacation Spots  

  Whether you're searching for serenity or want to make a splash, we have the place for your perfect lakeside vacatio...

• Our 10 Favorite Spots for a Summer Splash  

  These swimming destinations hidden in the heart of the Midwest will cool off even the hottest summer days.

• Scenic Trails: Hiking, Biking or Canoeing from Inn to Inn

  Here are three active ways to truly experience the season. These routes lead through vibrant color to unmatched vie...

• Best Midwest Golf Courses

• Apostle Islands Adventure

  Our kayaks heave gently upward as Lake Superior's waves roll beneath us, then slip into the dark mouths of Sand Isl...