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Midwest Virtual Field Trips

Stuck at home and can’t make it on a field trip? Take a virtual tour via one of the many[…]

Grizzly Jack’s Grand Bear Resort is a unique attraction near Starved Rock State Park in Utica, Illinois. Never heard of[…]

Our first stop in the Heritage Corridor area was to Starved Rock State Park. While Starved Rock boasts impressive river[…]

Starved Rock State Park has been noted as one of the top attractions in Illinois, and for good[…]

Just a short four-hour drive from central Iowa across the eastern border of our state is a stunning natural wonder[…]

The Visit Neighboring States Series Want to do something extra special for your kiddos but need some low cost options?[…]

The North Shore makes the perfect weekend or week long family trip! Stunning state parks, cozy cabins and plenty of[…]

Our family LOVES to travel to Missouri. In our opinion, Kansas City is one of the best Midwest cities to[…]

I have to confess, I have never visited another state fair other than the great Iowa State Fair. My family[…]

Parfrey’s Glen Natural Area near Devil’s Lake Wisconsin is an adventurous family hike! We learned about this hike from blogger[…]