Steve Roland “Pre” Prefontaine would have been 65-years-old this year. An all-American middle and long-distance runner born in Coos Bay, Oregon and graduate of the University of Oregon in Eugene, Pre remains a local legend in his home state. Pre once held the…
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Nearly 117 miles in entirety, M-22 is one of the most beautiful scenic drives in the state of Michigan. Hugging the Lake Michigan shoreline along the Leelenau Peninsula, M-22 also falls within the Lake Michigan Circle Tour. A picturesque journey over gentle…
I learned about FAST Corporation when I was researching and writing a newspaper story about a giant pink elephant. FAST stands for Fiberglass, Animals, Shapes and Trademarks and the company is one of a handful of businesses in America specializing in…
Olbrich Botanical Gardens is one of our favorite places in Madison, Wisconsin. Located on a 16-acre campus near the shores of Lake Monona, the gardens are a short walk/drive to many of the restaurants, theater’s, and shops lining Williamson (“Willy”) Street and the city’s more bohemian…
A popular attraction in Northeast Iowa, Spook Cave & Campground is the site of Iowa’s longest guided boat cave tour. The cave turnoff is located on US 18; on the outskirts of McGregor, a quaint river town just across the Mississippi…
When you think of perfect family-friendly destinations, what comes to mind? For many people, Orlando is considered the perfect getaway spot. From the bright, sunny weather, to the wide variety of theme parks including Disney World, Seaworld, and Universal, there is…