Phil Marty

Snowmobile races, winter games and more fun things to do across the Midwest

January 1, 2020 at 8:09 a.m.

Here are some of the more interesting events, deals, websites and other travel tidbits that have come across our desk recently: Fans of snowmobile racing have lots to choose from...

Snow fun in Will County, bald eagle watching galore and more Midwest events

December 24, 2019 at 8:58 a.m.

Here are some of the more interesting events, deals, websites and other travel tidbits that have come across our desk recently: The Plum Creek Nature Center in Beecher holds its...

Icestravaganza in Iowa, skiing under the stars in Indiana and more Midwest events

December 15, 2019 at 9:49 p.m.

Here are some of the more interesting events, deals, websites and other travel tidbits that have come across our desk recently: Professional ice sculptors will be at work Jan. 18...

Icy art in Shipshewana, Santa at Starved Rock and more Midwest events

December 10, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.

Here are some of the more interesting events, deals, websites and other travel tidbits that have come across our desk recently: Ice chips will be flying Dec. 27-28 in Shipshewana,...

The Dana-Thomas House, a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home in Springfield, is decorated inside and out for the holidays.

Wright home in Springfield lights up for the holidays and more Midwest events

December 3, 2019 at 8:31 a.m.

Here are some of the more interesting events, deals, websites and other travel tidbits that have come across our desk recently: The exterior of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Dana-Thomas House...

Indianapolis Zoo lights up, historic homes open their doors and more Midwest events

November 29, 2019 at 5:08 a.m.

Here are some of the more interesting events, deals, websites and other travel tidbits that have come across our desk recently: The Indianapolis Zoo has been lighting itself up for...

Santa Cruises, holiday home tours and more festive events in the Midwest

November 19, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.

Here are some of the more interesting events, deals, websites and other travel tidbits that have come across our desk recently: The popular Santa Cruise aboard the Lake Geneva Cruise...

Get into the holiday spirit with these festive Midwest events

November 14, 2019 at 9:05 a.m.

Here are some of the more interesting events, deals, websites and other travel tidbits that have come across our desk recently: The popular exhibit "Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure...

German Christmas market, vintage train rides and more Midwest events

November 8, 2019 at 9:01 a.m.

Here are some of the more interesting events, deals, websites and other travel tidbits that have come across our desk recently: Get a taste of Germany without a trip across...

From lights to folk fairs, here are some holiday happenings in the Midwest

November 1, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.

Here are some of the more interesting events, deals, websites and other travel tidbits that have come across our desk recently: The holiday season kicks off Nov. 23 in Moline,...

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