by Melanie McManus | Apr 25, 2019 | Hiking, Stories
Everyone is hiking these days. Especially on long-distance trails. Hiking is surging in popularity not only across the U.S., but all around the world. Experts aren’t positive why this is happening, but believe one reason is the popularity of the book...
by Melanie McManus | Jan 25, 2019 | Exploring and Experiencing, Snowshoeing/Skiing, Stories, United States, Wisconsin
Ice caves abound every winter in Wisconsin’s 8,600-acre Kickapoo Valley Reserve. That’s because the reserve has an abundance of groundwater. It’s also scarred with steep stream valleys, sandstone and limestone cliffs, and overhangs. Together,...
by Melanie McManus | Nov 18, 2018 | Exploring and Experiencing, Stories, United States, Washington DC
Many people know what they want to see when visiting Washington, D.C. It’s classic sites such as the Washington Monument, Congress and the Smithsonian museums. But there are many other really cool, but lesser-known, attractions. Here are five. Let’s see if...
by adventuretoward | Nov 10, 2018 | Hiking, Massachusetts, Stories, United States
Fifty shades of green burst forth before my eyes as I emerge on the top of the 68-foot fire tower capping Mt. Grace. My metal aerie affords me sweeping views of the vast, remote countryside, which today is bathed in bright emerald, lime and mossy hues. A sea of...
by adventuretoward | Oct 14, 2018 | Exploring and Experiencing, Stories, United States, Wisconsin
Sundara is one of America’s top destination spas. It’s in the Wisconsin Dells area. Sundara’s recent renovation and expansion added new suites, a saltwater pool and loads of wellness activities.Photos courtesy of Sundara Inn & Spa Read More on...
by adventuretoward | Oct 4, 2018 | Exploring and Experiencing, Hiking, Stories, United States, Wisconsin
Door County is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Wisconsin and beyond. But visitors tend to ignore Sturgeon Bay, the peninsular county’s gateway city. That’s a mistake. For Sturgeon Bay, which straddles the peninsula’s canal, is in the...
