by Tammy Wesley | Jan 30, 2016 | Adventure, Chicago, Family Hikes, Food, Hike, Midwest, Urban Exploration
Cloud Gate – The Bean The Bean, as locals call it is fun. Yes, it’s a relatively new landmark (2004-ish). No, visiting The Bean will not be life-changing for most. Is it fun? YOU BET! and should be on everyone’s To Do list when visiting the windy...
by Tammy Wesley | Jan 16, 2016 | Adventure, Chicago, Favorites, Midwest, Tour, Urban Exploration, Video
Willis Tower coins a new meaning to the phrase, “I’m on top of the world.” You really do feel like you’re on top of the world. With nothing but a glass box between you and the ground about 1,350 feet below your feet, it provides a new perspective about the world...
by Brian Wesley | Jan 11, 2016 | Adventure, Chicago, Hotel, Urban Exploration
The Chicago Motor Club was once an office building used to test and rate automobiles for consumers. Like the Consumer Report for AAA. Today the Motor Club has been purchased and transformed ($41 million) by Hampton Inn hotel. They have done a fantastic job restoring...
by Brian Wesley | Jan 9, 2016 | Adventure, Deep South, History, State Park, Urban Exploration
As a kid I remember traveling with Dad through Nashville on the way to a work conference. We drove by Nashville’s Parthenon and I got a glimpse. I had always wanted to return. This summer while driving from Bowling Green, KY to Gatlinburg, TN, we took a...
by Tammy Wesley | Jan 2, 2016 | Adventure, Family Hikes, Hike, National Park, Smoky Mountain National Park
One of my favorite childhood memories is climbing up Clingman’s Dome in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I thought the swirly sidewalk was so much fun to run up. Going back as an adult was just as much fun! Clingman’s Dome is the highest point in Tennessee....