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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 Leave a Comment

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

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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 Leave a Comment

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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Male riding yellow tube down yellow waterslide Things to do in Wisconsin

20 Cool Things To Do In Wisconsin Dells

July 13, 2022 by //  by Midwest Explored 5 Comments

Are looking for cool things to do in Wisconsin Dells? Well, look no further! The city is located in southern …

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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 3 Comments

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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Rock formations while on scenic hiking trails in Ohio

15 Scenic Trails for Hiking in the Midwest

February 21, 2022 by //  by Midwest Explored 1 Comment

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

sunset sky with rocky beach at one of the islands in the Midwest

15 Best Islands in the Midwest To Escape To

February 18, 2022 by //  by Midwest Explored 1 Comment

There are quite a few fun and interesting islands in the Midwest waiting for you to discover! The Midwest might not …

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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 Leave a Comment

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 2 Comments

Did you know there are a ton of awesome waterparks in Ohio? You might be surprised to learn that there are many Ohio …

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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 Leave a Comment

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 large sculpture of a spoon with a cherry perched on top of it. The spoon is resting on the shore and crosses to the middle of a small lake. Around it is a grassy area with benches and trees in the distance with little to no leaves. Behind the trees you can see a city skyline. One of the best things to do in Minnesota.

15 Things To Do In Minnesota: The Ultimate Bucket List

July 1, 2021 by //  by Midwest Explored Leave a Comment

If you are looking for things to do in Minnesota then you've come to the right place. Minnesota is a state in the …

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