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National Park Kick: North Cascades

Our favorites: Stay: Totem Trail Motel (family-owned, great value, Sonja is a wonderful host) Eat: Ice cream and organic berries at Cascadian Farms / Tootsie Clark’s famous cinnamon rolls from The Eatery Do: Thunder Knob Trail (moderate 4 miles – … Continue reading

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Kick of the Week: Return to Seattle

Some favorites (in addition to those from our first visit): See: Chihuly Garden and Glass Do: Enjoy the sunset from the beach at Carkeek Park Eat: Brunch – Coastal Kitchen Eat: Dinner – Anchovies and Olives

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Kick of the Week: Field of Dreams (Dyersville, IA)

Summer is officially here, and what better time than to go hang out on a baseball diamond in a cornfield on a farm in Iowa! The Lansing farm near Dyersville, IA – 30 miles West of Dubuque on highway 20 … Continue reading

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Kick of the Week: Chicago Summer Street Fests

For many Chicagoans, warm summer months mean spending quality time outside enjoying a cool drink, local crafts, and live music at one of many Summer street fests. From May to September, different neighborhoods will host a variety of themed festivals … Continue reading

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Kick of the Week: Mines of Spain (Dubuque, IA)

Just south of Dubuque, IA lies Mines of Spain State Recreation Area. This land was mined for lead for centuries, first by the Mesquakie tribe, then by European settlers – most notably French Canadian fur-trader Julien Dubuque. Under Spanish rule … Continue reading

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Kick of the Week: Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s Day!

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Kick of the Week: Oak Alley Plantation, Louisiana

While exploring Louisiana on our Rollin’ on the River trip, we passed by many plantations along the Mississipi River. Since we had just spent the night at Nottoway Plantation (a highly recommended experience), we decided not to visit Oak Alley Plantation … Continue reading

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Kick of the Week: National Park Week

It’s National Park Week 2013! From April 22-26, entrance fees are waived at all 401 National Park Service entities. That’s 84 million acres of spectacular scenery, cultural treasures, and historic landmarks as well as 17,000 miles of hiking trails…all for … Continue reading

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Kick of the Week: Farnsworth House (Plano, IL)

Built as a weekend home for Dr. Edith Farnsworth in 1951, the Farnsworth House is considered an icon of 20th century modern architecture. German architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s minimalist design and large use of glass means the house … Continue reading

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Kick of the Week: Mars Cheese Castle

Anyone who has driven on the interstate between Chicago and Milwaukee will no doubt recognize this roadside sign, situated right off of I-94 in Kenosha, WI. For years I’ve always thought of it as an unofficial “Welcome to Wisconsin” – … Continue reading

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