Author: Ellery Weil
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Pennsylvania wineries to visit on National Wine Day
Did you know that National Wine Day is on May 25? Talk about an event worth raising a toast to! While many people associate American wine with California, Pennsylvanians know that you can find vineyards and wineries right here in…
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Derby Day delicacies: Where to find the finest mint juleps in Michigan
It may be over 300 miles from the Motor City to Churchill Downs in Kentucky — a place where the preferred mode of transport has four legs instead of four wheels — but every year on Derby Day, it can…
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Derby Day dreams: 8 places to enjoy a mint julep in North Carolina
“Aaannnddd, they’re off!” The start of a horse race is always exciting, but maybe the most exciting (and most-watched) race in the United States is on Derby Day, better known as the day of the Kentucky Derby, the first race…
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Transport yourself to an 18th-century casino at Chowning’s Tavern
On a cold winter night some time ago, in the quiet week between Christmas and New Years, I found myself walking down a quiet gravel street in Virginia, not too far from Norfolk. The air smelled of woodsmoke and the…
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3 pets that are banned in Wisconsin (+ 3 that surprisingly aren’t)
While Wisconsin may be known as the “Badger State,” it’s uncommon to find Wisconsinites keeping pet badgers in their homes … right? Well, while most people in Wisconsin will never encounter a pet badger, they are actually legal to own.…
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The hilarious diner that’s perfect for breaking up your AZ road trip
I first encountered Delgadillo’s Snow Cap Drive-In as a much-needed break in a family road trip. Our route took us clear across the entirety of Arizona. After hours of open skies and sparse surroundings on historic Route 66, no amount…
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3 pets that are banned in Iowa (+ three that surprisingly aren’t)
Iowans know that their state is home to beautiful natural surroundings and an abundance of wildlife. But what about wildlife at home? While many in the Hawkeye State have a furry, feathery, or scaly friend in their household, some people…
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This Earth Day, stop and smell these native Wisconsin flowers
Spring in Wisconsin has sprung — and the signs are everywhere! From the warming weather and longer days to the chirp of birds in the air. And while spring in the Badger State can mean everything from the beginning of…
