by Melanie McManus | Apr 25, 2019 | Exploring and Experiencing, 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, 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. And it’s 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 | Oct 14, 2018 | Exploring and Experiencing, Stories, United States, Wisconsin
Sundara Inn & Spa is one of America’s top destination spas. The spa is in the Wisconsin Dells area. Sundara’s recent renovation and expansion added new suites, a saltwater pool and loads of wellness activities.These photos are courtesy of Sundara Inn...
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...
by adventuretoward | Jun 21, 2018 | Canoeing/Kayaking, Exploring and Experiencing, Hiking, Minnesota, Stories, United States
Hiking is so good for your mind and body, veterans with PTSD are now “walking off the war” by hitting some of our best long-distance trails. Warrior Expeditions is the nonprofit making it happen. Through the program, vets can also cycle across the U.S. or...
