Grandpa’s Cheese Barn, Ashland, Ohio

Each time I travel to see my brother’s family in Butler, I pass the large white barn of Grandpa’s Cheese Barn in Ashland, Ohio.  Just…

Climb Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan

Having spent several summers visiting the Outer Banks of North Carolina, everyone in the family agreed to explore Sleeping Bear Dunes during our family vacation. …

Lazing Around Leland on the Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan

During our family vacation trip to Grand Traverse Bay, I set out on an adventure to explore the Leelanau peninsula, even if I had to…

Lighting Up Michigan’s Shores!

Since Michigan has the most lighthouses than any other state in the US, it only made sense to check out a few while we were…

A Sunday Along the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, Michigan

The 7.4-mile Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive is a part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, located off of M-109.   The road was built by…

Treating Ourselves in Traverse City

Traverse City’s charm is in its shops, restaurants and scenic shoreline.  We picked up the local publication, “Northern Express” for the most recent events and…

Fun With Kids in Traverse City, Michigan

Traverse City, Michigan is a wonderful place to vacation with family.  There is an abundance of kid-friendly activities and the weather is perfect during the…

Wining Down in Old Mission, Michigan

Did you know that Michigan is not only known for its production of cherries, but also its wine?   I took the day to explore the…

The Aria Hotel in Las Vegas

The Aria Resort and Casino was featured on a recent episode of The Bachelor…okay, so I admit that the show is one of my guilty…

Las Vegas: New York-New York

Las Vegas’ New York-New York Hotel is a perfect example of east meets west.  With a fascinating façade of the New York Skyline, Vegas’ strip…