by Brian Wesley | Apr 30, 2016 | Adventure, Chicago, Family Hikes, Hike, History, Midwest, Museum, Science Museum, Urban Exploration, Video
Originally built over 120 years ago to house fine art for the World’s Fair; the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry is our top pick for Chicago! Sure, it’s important to see the Bean (Cloud Gate), Willis Tower (aka Sears Tower), and get a slice of pizza. However,... 
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 Tammy Wesley | Dec 19, 2015 | Adventure, Family Hikes, Hike, Midwest, National Park
Spread across the plains of South Dakota lies a unique gem that is as well known for its fossils as its beauty… the Badlands. I was pleasantly surprised when we visited this summer. The colors and landscape are stunning in areas. And… it’s conveniently... 
by Tammy Wesley | Dec 5, 2015 | Food, Midwest, Shopping
One of the greatest highlights of the Midwest is Wall Drug Store found in Wall, South Dakota. Depending on your direction of travel, it’s on the way to Mt Rushmore and the Badlands National Park and the Minuteman Missle National Park. It is a fun, kid-friendly... 
by Brian Wesley | Nov 28, 2015 | Adventure, Chicago, Midwest, Urban Exploration
Buckingham Fountain Buckingham Fountain, one of the largest in the world, was built in the early 1900s and was inspired by the fountains of Versailles. The fountain is said to represent Lake Michigan itself and the states that surround it. Every hour the fountain... 
by Brian Wesley | Oct 3, 2015 | Chicago, Favorites, Midwest, Tour, Urban Exploration, Video
Chicago is absolutely stunning! The art deco is unique and vibrant. The people are friendly and the city is inviting to everyone. There are definitely things to do in Chicago that are unique to the city. When I first visited I asked five locals “if you had... 
by Brian Wesley | Aug 22, 2015 | Favorites, Hike, Midwest, National Park, Video, Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park’s Old Faithful is pretty spectacular- even to the six year old. 🙂 We recently had the opportunity to visit Old Faithful and loved every minute of it. There are usually a lot of crowds surrounding the boardwalk but there was hardly anyone... 
by Brian Wesley | Aug 15, 2013 | Adventure, Midwest, St Louis, Video
The kids won’t forget seeing the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. Two great rivers. It is a historical marker which bares symbolism in the Louis and Clark expedition.... 
by Brian Wesley | May 13, 2013 | Midwest, Science Museum, St Louis, Urban Exploration, Video
We spent hours at the St Louis Science Center (member of the ASTC Passport Program). This place is for kids of all ages. From IMAX movies to science experiments they have lots to inspire your mind. They even had a special hands-on area just for younger kids. We had... 
