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Great American road trips: where to find them

June 28, 2014 Mary Bergin 0

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 […]

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Frank Lloyd Wright sites likely to gain UNESCO status

June 21, 2014 Mary Bergin 0

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? […]

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New cooking contest for Native American cuisine

June 14, 2014 Mary Bergin 0

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 […]

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Lodging where music is taken seriously

June 7, 2014 Mary Bergin 0

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 […]

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June Dairy Month: a prime time to mark 4-H centennial

May 31, 2014 Mary Bergin 0

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, […]

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Chicago’s Eataly: easy immersion into all things Italian

May 24, 2014 Mary Bergin 0

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 […]

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Upper Mississippi jewels: good food, wine, retreats

May 17, 2014 Mary Bergin 0

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 […]

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St. Louis cakes, Viking chess, MoM zip lines, cruises with dolls, more

May 10, 2014 Mary Bergin 0

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 […]

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Indy’s International Orangutan Center protects, learns from endangered species

May 3, 2014 Mary Bergin 0

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 […]

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Your trash, their treasure: art from recycled materials

April 26, 2014 Mary Bergin 0

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 […]

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Save by catching Derby fever before (or after) Louisville’s big race

April 19, 2014 Mary Bergin 0

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 […]

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Wisconsin’s Holyland: rural roots with German heritage

April 12, 2014 Mary Bergin 0

With the arrival of spring comes the promise of renewal, revival and – especially for Christians – rebirth and resurrection as Easter approaches. It was […]

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