Have you ever been to the Great Lakes region of the United States? This area includes:
- Minnesota (our HQ!)
- Michigan
- Indiana
- Illinois
- Pennsylvania
- Ohio
- New York
- and Wisconsin!
These places are so beautiful for spring and summer travel. See some fun spring/summer trip ideas below!
P.S. Did you know that the name Chicago first appeared in 1688 as “Chigagou,” an Algonquian word for “onion field”?
Note: It’s never too early to start planning for your future adventures, but be very cautious while traveling! And, check out our experience + tips for flying during Covid.

Football Saturday in Madison
Highlights of this guide include:
- how to spend a football Saturday
- food recommendations
- things to do during and after football season
- cheese curds!
Places covered in this guide include Madison, Wisconsin.
This guide is perfect for families, active/adventure, city, girls/guys trip, wellness/rejuvenating.
Buy the Madison, Wisconsin travel guide right here!

Traveling to Minnesota’s North Shore
Highlights of this guide include:
- 14+ pages of experiences tips & suggestions
- tips for traveling & exploring with pets
- best time & places for viewing fall colors
Places covered in this guide include Grand Marais, Lutsen, Tofte, and Two Harbors in Minnesota.
This guide is perfect for backpacking, active/adventure, girls/guys trip, weekend getaway, families.
Buy the North Shore of Minnesota travel guide here.

Weekend Getaway to Traverse City!
Highlights of this guide include:
- weekend itinerary
- pup-friendly activities
- experiences in the cherry capital of the world
- where to stay and eat
Places covered in this guide include Traverse City, Michigan.
Perfect guide for cultural/historical, solo, families, beach, city.
Buy the Traverse City, Michigan travel guide here.

Comprehensive Guide to Chicago
Highlights of this guide include:
- the hottest restaurants, local eats, and classics
- local events in popular neighborhoods
- live music and shows
- best areas to stay
Places covered in this guide include Chicago, Illinois.
This guide is perfect for a friends trip, solo travel, a weekend getaway.
Buy the Chicago travel guide right here!