Milwaukee Rediscovered
By Ann Hattes Photos by Neil Hattes Milwaukee means fun and entertainment at Summerfest, “the World’s Largest Music Festival;” take me out to the ballgame at Miller Park; bygone elegance at the beer baron’s Pabst Mansion; culture and inspiration...
First Class Lodging and Gourmet Dining in Wisconsin ’s Northwoods
by Ann Hattes with photos by Neil Hattes Year round outdoor adventures await in Eagle River , Wisconsin , situated on 28 interconnected lakes, the world’s largest chain of freshwater lakes. Fish year round or enjoy silent sports like kayaking and canoeing,...
Minnesota and the legend of Paul Bunyan
n our search for unusual tourist attractions we’re here in Minnesota home of the legendary lumberjack Paul Bunyan and his pet blue ox, Babe. They say when Paul was just a baby he was so large they had to use wagon wheels as buttons on his clothes....
Ohio’s Hocking Hills – A Land of Ahhs
Photos and story by Ann Hattes Sheer cliffs tower above recess caves. Deep gorges lead past massive rock formations to sparkling waterfalls. The Hocking Hills, in southeastern Ohio only 55 miles from Columbus, are the rugged foothills of the Appalachians...
A Wright Getaway in Chicago
Story and photos by Ann Hattes Enjoy a Frank Lloyd Wright Getaway combining visits to the architect’s home and studio in Oak Park, Illinois, and a stay in nearby Itasca at Chicago’s newest resort, a Wright-inspired Prairie style property on 106 acres...
