Last fall I had the opportunity to spend some time Janesville, a beautiful, scenic community in southern Wisconsin. In addition to be home to some truly delicious dining options, the community also has a rich,…
Megan Bannister
I’ve always been surrounded by gardeners. Both my grandfather and mom have had impressively green thumbs. At least a little of it has rubbed off on me over the years. As an adult, I’m now…
When it comes down to it, there are few things I love more than cheese. Add craft beer into the mix and I’m a pretty happy camper. That’s why I was so excited to have…
When I travel one of my favorite ways to get to know a new community is by visiting its breweries and wineries. There’s no better way to become immediately immersed in the atmosphere of a…
About 20 minutes northeast of Janesville, Wisconsin, you’ll discover the small town of Milton. In addition to a fantastic winery and some beautiful historic houses, this community is also home to the Milton House Museum.
One of my favorite things about exploring the Midwest is that its destinations are often underestimated. There’s always the potential to be surprised, and my experience was no different when I discovered all of the…
The world’s largest thing that began my obsession may have called neighboring Nebraska home. But Albert the World’s Largest Bull in Audubon, Iowa will always have a special place in my heart.
I’ve visited a lot of large roadside attractions, but Big Ole definitely has one of the strangest backstories. Located in Alexandria, Minnesota, America’s Biggest Viking is much more than a random landmark.
In honor of Halloween and this especially spooky time of year, I decided to wait to share one of my Iowa adventures from a few months back. While near Iowa City, Kristen and I made a quick detour to Oakland Cemetery in search of the Black Angel…
I love seeing old spaces transformed into something new. In Iowa City, The Highlander Hotel is the perfect example of a classic space turned into a modern gem.