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Rugged mountains and a pond in a scrubby landscape while hiking in Oklahoma.

15 Best Places for Hiking in Oklahoma

January 19, 2023 by //  by Midwest Explored

There are so many beautiful and diverse trails for hiking in Oklahoma! When you first think of Oklahoma, you might …

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Filed Under: Oklahoma, Outdoor Adventures, Summer Tagged With: Midwest, Oklahoma, Travel, USA

The entrance of the Asian Lantern Festival, one of the best festivals in Ohio where all the different lanterns in different shapes, sizes, and colors are lit up

15 Best Festivals In Ohio You Can’t Miss

November 9, 2022 by //  by Midwest Explored

Are you looking for the best festivals in Ohio? Then you've come to the right place! I was born and raised in Ohio, …

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Filed Under: Fall, Food And Drink, Midwest, Ohio, Outdoor Adventures, Spring, Summer, Things To Do, Winter Tagged With: Midwest, Ohio, Travel, USA

Brilliant orange sunset with water and rocky beach in foreground on Island in the Midwest.

16 Best Islands in the Great Lakes to Discover

February 26, 2022 by //  by Midwest Explored

There are a ton of beautiful islands in the Great Lakes perfect for a Midwest vacation! Whether you are wanting a …

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Filed Under: Illinois, Michigan, Midwest, Ohio, Outdoor Adventures, Summer, Wisconsin Tagged With: Midwest, Travel, USA

Rock formations while on scenic hiking trails in Ohio

15 Scenic Trails for Hiking in the Midwest

February 21, 2022 by //  by Midwest Explored

There are so many beautiful trails for hiking in the Midwest no matter what state you are in! If you are looking for …

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Filed Under: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Outdoor Adventures, South Dakota, Summer, Wisconsin Tagged With: Hiking, Midwest, Travel, USA

Kenosha Beach with a large stretch of sand and a lighthouse in the background.

15 Best Beaches In Wisconsin For A Getaway

January 20, 2022 by //  by Midwest Explored

Are you looking for the best beaches in Wisconsin? You have come to the right place. Visiting any of the Wisconsin …

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Filed Under: Spring, Summer, Wisconsin Tagged With: Travel, USA, Wisconsin

Little girl at one of the best waterparks in Ohio.

15 Amazing Waterparks in Ohio (Indoor + Outdoor Options)

November 15, 2021 by //  by Midwest Explored

Did you know there are a ton of awesome waterparks in Ohio? There are so many fun things to do in Ohio, but you might …

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Filed Under: Ohio, Summer Tagged With: Ohio, Travel, USA

The skyline of one of the cutest small towns in Wisconsin. You can see old homes, buildings, and a church steeple peaking through the tops of trees. The trees have red, yellow, orange, and green leaves on them.

15 Cutest Small Towns In Wisconsin

July 22, 2021 by //  by Midwest Explored

Are you interested in visiting some of the cutest small towns in Wisconsin? Then this list is perfect for …

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Filed Under: Fall, Spring, Summer, Things To Do, Weekend Getaways, Winter, Wisconsin Tagged With: Travel, USA, Wisconsin

A small white light and black light house with red shingles on the roof. It is on the sandy shores of a lake but there is also snow and ice hanging off the dock near the lighthouse. There are dunes with dried grass and trees with no leaves. One of the best things to do in Michigan

25 Things To Do In Michigan: The Ultimate Bucket List

June 14, 2021 by //  by Midwest Explored

Are you looking for fun things to do in Michigan? Then this list is perfect for you! Michigan is one of my …

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Filed Under: Exciting Cities, Fall, Michigan, Outdoor Adventures, Spring, Summer, Things To Do, Weekend Getaways, Winter Tagged With: Michigan, Travel, USA

a rock formation on the ice age trail one of the best things to do in wisconsin.

25 Things To Do In Wisconsin: The Ultimate Bucket List

June 11, 2021 by //  by Midwest Explored

Are you looking for things to do in Wisconsin? Then this list is perfect for you! Wisconsin is a beautiful state …

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Filed Under: Exciting Cities, Fall, Outdoor Adventures, Spring, Summer, Things To Do, Weekend Getaways, Winter, Wisconsin Tagged With: Travel, USA, Wisconsin

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