Built on the ‘Big Shoulders’ of Chicago, many historic buildings carry on legacy by serving as hotels
Such hotels are popular because they are often in an area that is built out, easily accessible and near other amenities, officials say.
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From the ‘Field of Dreams’ film site to a solar-system-modeled trek, bikers can find plenty of fascinating trails around the Midwest
As an avid cyclist, Dave Cushman considers himself lucky to live in Madison, Wisconsin, which calls itself the biking capital of the Midwest. "I moved to Madison when I was...
For 57 years, Chicago’s Sno-Gophers Ski Club has been working to get more Black skiers on the slopes
Zalayah Bryant, a 17-year-old senior at Chicago's Lindblom Math and Science Academy, will be heading to the ski slopes of Wilmot for her second year this season, thanks to a...
Ski guide 2022: What’s new up north at 6 Midwestern ski resorts
While the Midwest may not have 3,000-foot descents like some resorts in the Rockies, it's got a number of fun places to ski and snowboard, with vertical drops ranging from...
Free skis, renovated rooms and longer hours: What’s new at Midwest ski resorts this season
Freshly cut trails, novel learn-to-turn programs, remodeled lodging and reconfigured terrain parks are some of the new offerings being rolled out at ski and snowboard resorts in Illinois, Wisconsin and...
Where to ski within a (mostly) 3-hour drive of Chicago
Growing up in Lake Forest, snowboarder Kody Madro spent many winter days riding the slopes and doing tricks in terrain parks at nearby resorts, like Wisconsin's Tyrol Basin and Wilmot...
6 places to soak up fall scenery from a boat, big or small
Some folks put away their boats come September, but there are usually at least two more months to enjoy Midwestern waters. Options range from canoeing adventures to sit-back-and-enjoy-the-ride cruises. Wisconsin...