by Ann | Aug 2, 2023 | Feature Food & Drink, Feature The Midwest, The Midwest, USA
TaquerĂa Pato Azul is a new cocktail bar and authentic Mexican restaurant in La Crosse, Wis. Located in the heart of downtown, Pato Azul is quickly becoming a favorite among locals and visitors alike. The vibrant restaurant is owned by Erik Kleven and Jennifer Lester...
by Steve | Jul 15, 2023 | Destinations, Feature Destinations, Feature Places to Stay, Feature The Midwest, Places to stay, The Midwest, USA
Brewhalla in Fargo opened in summer 2023 and it’s the perfect crash pad for craft beer lovers. In this post, we’re sharing what you can expect when you stay at the Brewhalla Hotel, which is connected to Drekker Brewing Co. in Fargo, North Dakota. NOTE: Our...
by Steve | Sep 26, 2022 | Feature The Midwest, The Midwest, Travel, Where we've been
As we’ve traveled, we’ve discovered quite a few tips and tricks along the way. One of them is (if you have the flexibility) to travel to popular places in the off season. This fall, at the end of the busy tourist season, we had a chance to visit Clear Lake,...
by Steve | Sep 10, 2022 | Destinations, Experiences, Feature The Midwest, The Midwest, Where we've been
Memorial Stadium tours at Nebraska are available to the public free of charge. Here’s what to expect when you tour Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. To book a free experience, you just need to register online to reserve a spot. Our first official tour of...
by Steve | Aug 17, 2022 | Family, Feature Family, Feature The Midwest, The Midwest, Travel, USA
Our daughter, Meghan, and I first had the idea to take a father-daughter trip last spring. Because I came into Ann and Meghan’s lives when Meghan was in high school, she and I have never really had time to do something just the two of us. After all, Ann and I...
by Ann | May 1, 2022 | Destinations, Feature Destinations, Feature The Midwest, The Midwest, Where we've been
Admittedly, we didn’t expect we’d find many things to do in Wahpeton, North Dakota. It’s a small town in the southeast part of the state with a population of 8,000. It is perhaps best known as home to the World’s Largest (fiber glass) Catfish called “Wahpper.” But...