Category: Midwest Region

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Tlhe sunrise headed toward the Rock Harbor to catch the Isle Royale Queen ferry is breathtaking. (Just so you know - this photo has not been altered.)

ISLE ROYALE

The hike along Stoll Trail was amazing. Prolifically blooming wildflowers, grasses and a canopy of trees with a cacophony of birds singing made for an amazing hike. One of the […]

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Voyaguers has a diverse array of wildlife both large and small. Moose, black bears, gray wolves, as well as aquatic animals such as beavers, otters, and various fish like walleye and pike life here. A variety of migratory birds fly through annually.

VOYAGEURS

The calls of loons, the howl of coyotes, a sudden downpour, roasting hotdogs, gorgeous flowers, cold wind, warm hot chocolate, hiking Ellsworth Rock Gardens with abstract rock sculptures, our boat […]

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The Indiana Dunes are a critical stopover for migrating birds and a home to over 1,100 plant species, including forests that rise from the sand.

INDIANA DUNES

Beaches, beaches and more beaches. This gorgeous park protects and preserves 15 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. More than just dunes, swamps, prairies, lakes and rivers are found along the […]

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The entrance of Wind Cave is a small opening. Tour guides accompany all visitors as the complex passage have found many needing rescue in past years.

WIND CAVE

The cave is a trip into an ethereal landscape of amazing limestone formations. Above ground there are 30 miles of hiking trails, bird-watching and wildlife viewing. Our adventure to this […]

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A tram transports visitors from the base to an observation deck located at the top of the arch. There are 5 miles of walking paths throughout the park with ponds, gardens and an educational interactive museum.

GATEWAY ARCH

This is the smallest national park in the country – 91 acres. The Gateway Arch was designed by Eero Saarinen to commemorate the important role that St Louis played in […]

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Indigo Lake, lovely meadows and shelter attracts a wide range of animals including mammals like coyotes, beavers, and river otters, along with numerous bird species such as bald eagles and great blue herons.

CUYAHOGA

Cuyahoga Valley is one of the smallest national parks but holds the distinction of helping to create the Clean Water Act (1972), the Environmental Protection Agency (1970) and celebration of […]

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BADLANDS

If you enjoy wide open spaces, Badlands will feel like home. Breath deep and enjoy the quiet. Gigantic, stark rock formations appear rugged and dry but spectacular.

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THEODORE ROOSEVELT

The Wind Canyon Trail with views of the Little Missouri River was breathtaking. If rustic, quiet, open range hikes past prairie dog “villages” appeal to you this park should be […]

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