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See if you can match the Midwest state to its nickname

Did you have a nickname growing up? I didn’t, but I always wanted one. Nicknames often mirror some characteristic about the nicknamed person. Someone...

These incredible castles are right here in the U.S.—no passport required!

By Gail Marsh Forget your passport and expensive airline ticket. If you want to tour a real castle you can stay much closer to home!...

The last few Midwest summer festivals and events worth attending

Soon, school will begin again and summer will come to an end. While you still have the chance, why not check out these Midwest...

Big surprises in a small Midwest town

By Gail Marsh A recent work camping job took us to western Nebraska for a few weeks. The small town of Imperial, Nebraska, proudly stands...

Not-to-miss small-town Midwest (and more) 4th of July celebrations

Small town, America. You’ve gotta love their celebrations! Midwest small towns proudly show the world their patriotic spirit. If you haven’t already, put one...

Your guide to every Midwest drive-in theater to visit this summer

Remember watching movies from your car? Or seeing your favorite Hollywood stars on a huge outdoor screen? Or listening to the movie’s audio via...

Unleashing the untold wonders of the Midwest’s top state parks

By Gail Marsh I’m bracing myself for a barrage of comments when I share my best Midwest state park list. I imagine they’ll be along...

These Midwest corn mazes are a great way for RVers to be a part of local fun 

If you’ve been waiting for the summer’s heat to subside, waiting for school to resume and the vacationing crowds to thin, or waiting for...

The covered bridges of Madison County are a sight to behold, especially in fall

The book and subsequent movie, “The Bridges of Madison County,” share the same setting in a beautiful part of the Midwest—Madison County, Iowa. Located...

7 of the most unusual, must-visit Midwest tourist attractions

I grew up on a farm in rural Iowa. Because my dad raised a few dairy cattle, we never took a family vacation. That...