Savoring the Flavors at Chicago Mike's Ice Cream Co. in Highwood, Illinois

Savoring the Flavors at Chicago Mike's Ice Cream Co. in Highwood, Illinois

Ice cream was perfect for this past pretty warm October weekend! We visited Chicago Mike's Ice Cream Co. in Highwood for the first time and were immediately enamored with this local family business housed in an old fire station. I mean, isn't it cute?

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Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve in Long Grove, Illinois; Wandering the Trails as Preserve Improvement Continues

Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve in Long Grove, Illinois; Wandering the Trails as Preserve Improvement Continues

This fall, we have taken to walking the paths of newly renovated Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve in Long Grove, Illinois. We have been watching the improvements for quite some time as we passed by and were excited to finally try out the trails!

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Tivoli Gardens: No Copenhagen Visit is Complete Without a Visit

Tivoli Gardens: No Copenhagen Visit is Complete Without a Visit

What is a visit to Copenhagen without a visit to Tivoli Gardens? We were fortunate to have a hotel nearby, so were able to make a couple of visits to both the park and its food court. Tivoli Gardens is the second oldest operating amusement park in the world! So we were exploring a part of history!

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The View from the Top of the Wisconsin State Capitol Building

The View from the Top of the Wisconsin State Capitol Building

During our visit to Madison, I noticed that visitors had been enjoying views from the rotunda of the state capitol building. So, I knew that we had to ascend and take a peek!

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Wednesday Weekend Windup {Scarecrow Fest, Pumpkin Festivals, Glass Pumpkins, Corn Fest and More}

Scarecrow Fest, Pumpkin Festivals, Glass Pumpkins, Corn Fest and More Fall Fun in the Chicago Suburbs October 11-13, 2019:

The weekend is right around the corner and there is a ton of fall fun! Here are my picks for the weekend:

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Climbing Grabrok Crater in West Iceland

Climbing Grabrok Crater in West Iceland 

Grabrok Crater is a crater in a volcanic fissure located in West Iceland just off of the Ring Road. The site allows you to climb up into the crater.  The path up the crater is largely a wooden trail.

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Lunch Brunch at Casetta Kitchen and Counter in Madison, Wisconsin

Lunch Brunch at Casetta Kitchen and Counter in Madison, Wisconsin

We happened upon Casetta Kitchen and Counter quite by accident while visiting Madison. We parked nearby to walk over to the Wisconsin Historical Museum and happened to pass by. Our interest was piqued and we were hungry. I am glad that we went in. We had a great meal!

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Afternoon in New Buffalo, Michigan

Afternoon in New Buffalo, Michigan 

New Buffalo, Michigan is one of our favorites spots to wander a little bit. Of course, we love to spend time savoring Lake Michigan views:

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Wednesday Weekend Windup {Heritage Harvest Fest, Scarecrow Trail, Sherlock Scandal and More Fall Fun}

Heritage Harvest Fest, Scarecrow Trail, Sherlock Scandal and More Fall Fun October 4-6, 2019 in the Chicago Suburbs

Fall is such a splendid time of year! Don't you just love the warmth of celebrating the harvest? There are plenty of fun fall activities this weekend. Here are my picks:

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Wandering the Paths of the University of Wisconsin - Madison Arboretum

Wandering the Paths of the University of Wisconsin - Madison Arboretum

University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum's many paths help visitors entirely ensconce themselves in nature including woodlands, prairies, savannas and wetlands. The arboretum is a mix of remnants of original ecosystems as well as restorations of native ecosystems that had been altered by development. The goal is to represent the original Wisconsin. So, a visit is an adventure through some of the landscapes native to the state.

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