Discover the charm of the Historic Park Inn Hotel in Mason City, Iowa, a must-visit for architecture lovers and travelers alike. Since my teens, I have been a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright and leaped to...
Lisa Waterman Gray
A Kansas City-area resident, Lisa Waterman Gray has savored Quebec’s finest cuisine, ridden in a pickup before a Kansas buffalo herd, and toured natural Arizona landmarks with Native American guides. In June 2011, 18 months of driving, research, and writing ended with national publication of Lisa’s book, An Explorer’s Guide: Kansas. During October 2014, she was a U.S. delegate for Terre Madre and Salone del Gusto in Turin, Italy – a conference for Slow Food International.
Lisa has written for Dreamscapes Travel & Lifestyle (a Canadian magazine), USA Today.com, Midwest Living, four AAA magazines, and other clients. Visit her online at http://www.lisawatermangray.com/.
Ultimate Guide to 2 Days in Springfield, Missouri
Headed to Missouri? Springfield, MO, the Queen City of the Ozarks, is an ideal stopover for fun and outdoor recreation. Read on for what to see if you have 2 days in Springfield, MO. With more than...
Exploring Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
Long a setting for American westerns, Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park offers sweeping desert vistas and a chance to explore the area's Native American history of culture. I will never forget my...
Ultimate Guide to 2 Days in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas, is more than a college town. Lawrence is a charming historical town with great dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Read on for what to do when you have 2 days in Lawrence,...
Sunday Houses Welcome Overnight Guests to Fredericksburg, Texas
Hundreds of historic Sunday Houses are accommodations for visitors to Fredericksburg, TX. Read on to find a charming inn to suit your vacation needs. I approached one of Fredericksburg's...
Historic Sainte Genevieve is an Hour Outside St. Louis
From its 1700s architecture and ambiance to its rich, multi-cultural history, Ste. Genevieve, MO is a town filled with living history. Read on for what to see and do when you visit Ste. Genevieve,...
Day Trip from St. Louis: Saint Charles, Missouri
With its horse-drawn carriage rides, Colonial red-brick buildings, and wrought iron electric street lights, Saint Charles, MO, is filled with charm. It's a perfect day trip from St. Louis. Read on...
Art-Focused Things to Do in Lindsborg, Kansas
Known as Little Sweden USA, Lindsborg, Kansas, is a small town filled with creative spirit. Here are the best art-focused things to do in Lindsborg, Kansas. Founded by Swedish immigrants in 1869,...
Surfing in Sheboygan, Wisconsin’s Malibu of the Midwest
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, is lovingly called the Malibu of the Midwest. Discover this surfing city on the shores of Lake Michigan. On a cool October weekday, sunlight glistened across calm Lake...
The Inn at SentryWorld: Great Golf and Quiet Luxury Stays
The Inn at SentryWorld is in Stevens Point, WI, about 90 minutes west of Green Bay. The rustic luxury golf resort promises natural beauty, casual luxury, and plenty of indoor or outdoor activities...