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Get your hot dog here! World’s largest hot dog stand can be found in Washington, Missouri

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Is a hot dog worth a two-hour detour from the drive home? You bet it is when it’s a hot dog from the world’s largest hot dog stand. Located in […]

New Ulm museum tells story of last Sioux Indian battles, local history

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  New Ulm played a major role in the Indian Wars of the 1800s. The southern Minnesota city along the banks of the Minnesota River was the site of two […]

July #MWTravel Chat featuring Visit Roseville, Minnesota

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Disclaimer: Thanks to Visit Roseville for sponsoring this post and the July Midwest Travel Twitter Chat. All opinions and views are ours. Roseville, Minnesota, is perfectly positioned close to it all, […]

Nebraska at 150: Bryson’s Air Boat Tours in Fremont

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Editor’s Note: Nebraska is celebrating its 150th birthday in 2017. As the state observes its sesquicentennial, we are revisiting some of the state’s attractions. Today, we take a look at […]

Down on the farm – Visiting a kangaroo farm in Washington

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A Washington farmer gives new meaning to the phrase “time to slop the hogs.” Instead of hogs, Ray Strom and his wife Joey head out every day to feed kangaroos. […]

Geek Central! Fans flock to O Comic Con for pop culture fun, camaraderie

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They gathered from all regions of the universe, some traveling light years just to say they participated in one of Earth’s rare moments. Some wanted to spot an acclaimed alien […]

Nahant Marsh provides a little nature in Quad Cities

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Located a few minutes from downtown Davenport, Nahant Marsh provides visitors the serenity one finds with nature. The wetlands allow people to view wildlife and walk trails among beautiful trees […]

Follow the yellow brick road to Wamego, Kansas

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In the movie “The Wizard of Oz,” we never really know Dorothy Gale’s hometown. All we know is that she’s from Kansas. Well, apparently, those ruby slippers at the end […]

Star search – KC’s Planet Comicon features bevy of celebrities

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Everyone has a story to tell, and celebrities love sharing theirs with fans…at least at comic cons. Celebrities who attend comic conventions know their fans and appreciate them. And, you […]

3 Ways to find your adventure at Indiana’s Strawtown Koteewi Park

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Strawtown Koteewi Park is a short drive from Indianapolis in Hamilton County’s Noblesville. It’s chock full of options to find your sense of outdoor adventure. From hiking trails and a […]

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