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Moraine Hills State Park Trail Review: Leatherleaf Bog

Moraine Hills State Park in Mchenry, Illinois is only a 1 1/2 drive from the Chicago Loop. The Leatherleaf Bog Blue Trail offers a friendly trail to go catch the fall colors and the chance to see some wildlife. The Moraine Hills State Park Leatherleaf Bog Blue Trail 3.2 miles This one-way bike and walking […]

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Hershey Pennsylvania: One Sweet Adventure

Next Stop Hershey Pennsylvania We had spent most of the previous day on the road, making sure we could make it to our next destination Hershey Pennsylvania. The luscious (green) trees of the Pennsylvania hills made the ear-popping drive through the area worth it! With us and the car pushing through the miles, we now

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Writer Betsy Morici watching the Dehd set at Lollapalooza.

Dehd: Artist Spotlight Lollapalooza 2023

Although Dehd played Lollapalooza on the T-Mobile stage, one of the main stages, they still kept their 2:30 set on August 6 intimate. The Chicago band engaged festivalgoers in a show that had a comfy basement feel, even if the set was in Grant Park.  Their screen-saver-inspired background took me back to the early 2000s.

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The LaClare Family Creamery: A ‘Cheesy’ Good Time!

On our last trip to Wisconsin, we took a detour off the beaten path to see goats! After a way too short trip to Door County Wisconsin with my mom and sister, we took the long way home, ensuring a goat stop at the LaClare Family Creamery. It is an Instagrammers paradise that includes a Cheese

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Goo Goo Dolls at Northerly Island August 22nd 2023

Goo Goo Dolls: Artist Spotlight Northerly Island

Ah, the Goo Goo Dolls‘ August 22nd set at Northerly Island. What a night to remember! It’s hard to believe that it’s been so many years since I first fell in love with their music. And of course, I can’t forget to mention the breathtaking view of the Chicago skyline. The twinkling lights of the

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