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Mackinac Island State Park covers 80% of the island and offers more than 70 miles of hiking trails, excellent cycling, horseback riding, and some of the most dramatic limestone geology in the Great Lakes region.
Mackinac Island's accommodations range from the legendary Grand Hotel — one of America's great resort hotels — to charming Victorian inns, waterfront hotels, and historic cottage rentals. Here's how to choose the right option for your visit.
Acadia National Park is the crown jewel of the Maine coast — a spectacular combination of rocky shoreline, forested mountains, and pristine lakes on Mount Desert Island, with the charming town of Bar Harbor as its gateway.
Maine's coast is one of the most spectacular in America — 3,500 miles of rocky shoreline, fishing villages, lobster shacks, lighthouses, and the extraordinary natural beauty of Acadia National Park.
Maine's lobster is the finest in the world — and knowing where to eat it, how to order it, and what else to eat alongside it makes all the difference. Here's your complete guide to Maine seafood.
Maine is one of the great outdoor adventure destinations in the eastern United States — with 17 million acres of wilderness, 6,000 lakes, 32,000 miles of rivers and streams, and a coastline of extraordinary beauty.
New Ulm, Minnesota was founded by German immigrants in 1854 and has maintained its German character with remarkable fidelity — the architecture, the language, the food, the music, and the community spirit all reflect a heritage that is 170 years old and still very much alive.
New Ulm sits at the confluence of the Minnesota and Cottonwood rivers, surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of the Minnesota River Valley — offering excellent hiking, fishing, cycling, and paddling just minutes from downtown.
August Schell Brewing Company is the second-oldest family-owned brewery in America — a living piece of German-American history that has been producing exceptional beer in New Ulm, Minnesota since 1860.