Great American road trips: where to find them
I have a weakness for old postcards that show how summer vacations and destinations have changed. We remain ever-eager wanderers, but our expectations sure have […]
Articles by Mary Bergin
Frank Lloyd Wright sites likely to gain UNESCO status
Savvy international travelers pay attention to UNESCO World Heritage Sites because on this list are the planet’s most awesomely significant destinations. What makes the cut? […]
New cooking contest for Native American cuisine
Wild rice and cranberry dishes show up on many restaurant menus, especially in autumn, but rare is the restaurant that regularly serves fry bread or […]
Lodging where music is taken seriously
It’s pretty easy to find lodging and live music under the same roof, especially on weekends or in metro areas, but rare is the business […]
June Dairy Month: a prime time to mark 4-H centennial
My first bank deposit was winnings from county fair entries in the 1960s. I was a kid who accumulated many more pink ribbons than blue, […]
Chicago’s Eataly: easy immersion into all things Italian
On the last day of our first trip to Italy, in 2008, my priority was a two-hour bus ride from Milan to Turin and the […]
Upper Mississippi jewels: good food, wine, retreats
I am always learning something new about roads that I’ve already traveled. Sometimes it’s just a matter of doing a little homework or sharing the […]
St. Louis cakes, Viking chess, MoM zip lines, cruises with dolls, more
My “in” box and notepads are fat with snippets of ideas for Midwest travelers who want to venture someplace new. — It’s easy to find […]
Indy’s International Orangutan Center protects, learns from endangered species
Two friends move 1,000 miles together, then another 500 after meeting three decades ago. That is the mark of a special relationship, made extraordinary because […]
Your trash, their treasure: art from recycled materials
With spring cleaning comes the urge to discard and replace, but there are notable exceptions. Sometimes it’s a higher priority to reuse and recycle. One […]
Save by catching Derby fever before (or after) Louisville’s big race
When the first Saturday in May arrives, at least 150,000 spectators fill Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby, long referred to as the “greatest two […]
Wisconsin’s Holyland: rural roots with German heritage
With the arrival of spring comes the promise of renewal, revival and – especially for Christians – rebirth and resurrection as Easter approaches. It was […]