Why should catching waves and relaxing in the sun be reserved exclusively for the coasts? Right smack in the middle of the country lie a true wonder of the nation: the Great Lakes.

Here's a riddle: What has been around for almost 200 year and features some of the finest foods from deep-fried Twinkies to deep-fried butter? The answer is simple—state fairs. Although the first s...

Memorial Day’s rapid approach means that Americans will soon be abandoning their office for some much needed R&R. Extended weekend plans may include everything from outdoor grilling with friends an...

Each state boasts several distinctive hikes, ones that make that piece of the United States pie truly unique. Grab your hiking boots and head for these must-do hikes in every state that range from ...

Snow globes and t-shirts are fine for showing friends and relatives you're thinking about them and wish they were there, but souvenirs with staying power are unique to the destination. If you're pl...

With its prime location smack dab in the middle of Delaware’s popular ocean resort region, Bethany Beach is a natural choice for people who want to get away from the demands of daily life for a lit...

The first explorers to traverse the American West, Lewis and Clark spent more time in North Dakota than in any other state – or at least, they would have if the region was actually broken out into ...

If you love Christmas, a trip to Santa Claus in the summertime may be just the thing to curb your holiday withdrawals and tide you over until December. Located in the southwestern part of Indiana, ...

I love bringing people who live on the coast to the great lakes because their sheer surprise of “not being able to see the other side” always amazes me. One of those Midwest gems? The Indiana Dunes...

Since it’s recent oil boom, North Dakota has been attracting visitors and new residents in droves. With the lowest unemployment rate in the country, North Dakota has effectively been creating 2,000...