Lincoln lived in three states, where he saw slavery, won his first court case and learned about honesty 05-07-08 This was, and is, bluegrass country. Horses graze here, some worth millions and some not, and cattle. Wild turkeys startle drivers as they cross the farm roads. Vultures hover, hoping an occasional turkey doesn't quite make it.

Lake Katharine State Nature Preserve 
in southern Ohio blossoms in April 03-26-08

Escape to Milwaukee - in winter  02-06-08

Rooms with a view at a hotel 
in Michigan's Harbor Country 01-30-08

Herzog Hotel dedicated to Michigan 
town's famous accordionist 01-30-08

Hocking Hills in Ohio is a year-round getaway 01-09-08

Minnesota escapes: From wilderness 
mushing to fireside lounging 01-02-08

Upper Midwest a haven for cross-country skiers 12-21-07

A construction binge in Kansas City 
is paying off big 12-05-07

Iowa's campaign frenzy presents 
a unique travel opportunity 11-20-07

Industrial chic: Lofts delivers 
in cool Columbus, Ohio 11-20-07

Old quarry near Sandusky, Ohio, has trails 
& is home to rare plants 10-31-07

The sky's the limit in Chicago 10-10-07

Wine tasting at the Chateau Chantal in northern Michigan 09-19-07

Captivating beauty: Ohio's Penitentiary Glen Reservation 09-19-07

The hotel gem in Peoria's crow 09-12-07

The lights come back on in downtown Detroit 08-20-07

Vacation Spots 

Snorkel into a real-life aquarium full 
of rich marine life, colorful corals off 
the white-sand beaches of St. John 05-07-08
ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands - St. John is one of the best places in the world to go snorkeling, but snorkeling gets little respect.

Maine sails: A briny breeze and way 
too much good food 05-07-08
PENOBSCOT BAY, Maine - We've been stuffed with fresh blueberry pancakes and perfectly-crisped bacon, tempted with salads and pork in barbecue sauce and home-baked focaccia, sated with all the steamed lobster and corn-on-the-cob we can manage in a single sitting.

Nature adds unexpected thrills 
to Disney World's fun 05-07-08
WALT DISNEY WORLD, Fla. - In this kingdom of fantasy, there's magic in reality, too.