Ways to water in the MIdwest

40 Midwest Spots for Amazing Summer Water Getaways

A bucket-list guide to the most Midwest ways to float in, swim through and chill out by a lake, river or creek. Summer is here. Drink it up.

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Perfect Plants for a Midwest Woodland Garden

In his part-shade hillside stream garden in Ann Arbor, Michigan, David Baker captures the magic of the Appalachian Trail. Here are some of the plants he used to get the look.

No State Fair This Year? Here’s Where to Get Your Fair Food Fix
Your favorite state fair may have been cancelled—but with a little sleuthing, you may find your favorite fair foods around your city.  
16 Lake-Inspired Home Products
Browse our editors' picks for the best beach gear and accessories for a day on or off the water.

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Miles away from shore, one candy-striped lighthouse has weathered years in Lake Michigan. Care to sign up for an overnight stay?
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With a large container, bricks and a nursery trip, you can create a romantic, miniature garden in an afternoon.
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