Ohio’s largest state park, Salt Fork State Park, is one of the best natural playgrounds for outdoor adventurers and for bigfoot hunting. Yes, I just went there and now you all know a little secret about me. I have a life goal of spotting Bigfoot 🙂 You can stay at the Salt Fork State Park Lodge and easily fill a long weekend with…
I love girlfriend getaways and the city of Winston Salem provides a perfect destination for a weekend away from regular life to recharge. Not only do we have a great destination and attractions, the culture of this city is just what you need to feel relaxed and rejuvinated. The City of Winston Salem: Great Girlfriend Getaway Visit Old Salem Historic…
I’m not exactly sure where June and July went. School was letting out, we were enjoying the hot days of summer and now all of a sudden August is here. It’s still hot (thank goodness) but our focus has started to shift from summer fun to back to school planning and prepping. However, I’d like to encourage you to plan…
Did you know that Georgia is a hotspot for the Hollywood film industry? Directors and location scouts descend on this southern belle to find the perfect backdrop for upcoming blockbusters. Now, visitors have an opportunity to visit some famous film and tv locations and star in their own video/photos. This self-guided tour showcases Georgia’s rapidly growing film tourism sites across…
Mackinac Island is a very popular destination during the summer months for a very good reason. It is a lot of fun to visit, is one of the few remaining car-free zones in the United States and offers much to do both indoors and outside. Oh, and there is fudge….lots and lots of tasty fudge. You can read about what…
So, I haven’t said much here, but I just finished writing Secret Cleveland: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful & Obscure (due out Aug 15) so when the opportunity to review another type of “secret” book was offered to me I quickly agreed. There is something about finding things that are “secret” or “hidden” that really speaks to me and…
The GMRENCEN partnered with me for this experience. All opinions expressed in this piece are my own. This is the summer of Classic Rock n Roll along the Detroit Riverfront. You summer just got a whole lot better with the annual Chevrolet Rockin’ on the Riverfront Concert Series, back for its 12th year,  and the icing on the cake is that…
Thinking of planning a trip to northern Michigan to visit one of the few car-free islands in the U.S.? Wondering what there could possibly be to do during a visit? Well, look no further. I’m sharing all my favorite activities with you here. Start packing because there are many things to do on Mackinac Island and you won’t want to…
Congrats, you’ve made a fantastic decision to visit Mackinac Island. This is one of Michigan’s favorite playgrounds. Horse drawn carriages, endless blue waters, bike rides, fudge and so much more make this car-free island a favorite of Michigan natives and visitors alike. However, what to pack for Mackinac Island vacation is a frequently asked question. GRAB A SUITCASE No worries,…
Michigan is packed with an abundance of things to do in every season. Summer and Fall, of course, are my favorite and what you’ll find the most reference to here. Occasionally, you’ll stumble across a winter post for those that enjoy cold weather sports and outdoor pursuits. This list is a guide to all the articles on the site about…