Travel Articles About Midwest

50 Miles on the Flint Hills Nature Trail

Posted on November 22, 2021November 22, 2021By Heather

My two fitness goals this year were to summit another 14,000-foot peak and do a 50-mile hike in four days. I completed Huron Peak in … Continue Reading50 Miles on the Flint Hills Nature Trail

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Stillness in Stratton, Colorado

Posted on October 27, 2020November 20, 2021By Heather

It’s hard to stop moving. It’s nearly impossible to sit still, like a stone. Silence is hard to come by. To be truly alone is … Continue ReadingStillness in Stratton, Colorado

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Summer Camping at White Rock Mountain, Arkansas

Posted on June 20, 2019November 20, 2021By Heather

My brother and I have been looking for a good excuse to use all the backpacking gear we invested in (hiking to the top of Pikes Peak was its inaugural journey), so we put a camping trip on the books for White Rock Mountain, Arkansas in the Ozark National Forest. … Read More >Summer Camping at White Rock Mountain, Arkansas

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Small Town America: Weston, MO & Atchison, KS

Posted on October 21, 2018November 20, 2021By Heather

Without fail, October through December every year is a madhouse for us. As if the holidays weren’t enough, both of our jobs tend to ramp … Continue ReadingSmall Town America: Weston, MO & Atchison, KS

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One-Day Business Trip to Detroit

Posted on June 21, 2018November 20, 2021By Heather

Some people say Detroit is a dead city. Some say that historic Motor City has been pushed past the point of no return after taking … Continue ReadingOne-Day Business Trip to Detroit

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Dog-Friendly Minneapolis Road Trip!

Posted on September 5, 2017November 20, 2021By Heather

Part of my beagle’s bucket list was to take a short road trip. We chose Minneapolis because it is a short enough drive (about 6.5 … Continue ReadingDog-Friendly Minneapolis Road Trip!