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Marion and Rich Patterson, correspondents Travel Mar. 19, 2017 12:00 pm
The chance encounter was born of the American revolution. In early 1780 young Elizabeth Schuyler was visiting her uncle, Dr. …
Marion and Rich Patterson, correspondents Travel Mar. 5, 2017 2:56 pm
A sand berm in front of the car signaled the end of our journey and also blocked our view. After …
By Lori Erickson, correspondent
Travel Feb. 12, 2017 11:00 am
The term ‘Shaker’ might bring to mind either furniture (the 19th-century pieces much prized by antique collectors) or the song …
Travel Jan. 22, 2017 1:00 pm
HONOLULU — The only royal palace in America sits regally in Honolulu, without trumpets and fanfare. I didn’t even know …
By Marion and Rich Patterson, correspondents
Travel Dec. 31, 2016 1:30 pm
A few minutes after stepping into a modest building in downtown Houston, Minn., both of us experienced an odd feeling. …
Travel Dec. 17, 2016 7:53 am
It’s billed as ‘football in paradise.” For those of you heading to American down under for the Outback Bowl, you’ll …
By Kevin Revolinski, Chicago Tribune
Travel Jul. 7, 2021 3:31 pm
When a friend told me about the thriving craft-beer scene in the Bay Area, I assumed he meant San Francisco. …
By Lori Erickson, correspondent
Living Dec. 4, 2016 6:00 am
Santa Claus, Ind.: Celebrate in Santa’s Hometown It’s always Christmas in this small town in southwestern Indiana, but over the …
News Nov. 22, 2016 11:14 am
Just in time for this week’s Thanksgiving holiday, the balmy November weather that last week had Eastern Iowans enjoying temperatures …
Travel Oct. 25, 2016 10:41 am
VENICE, Italy – The thought of water-filled streets strikes terror into the hearts of Eastern Iowans, and anyone else who …
By Lori Erickson, correspondent
Travel Oct. 9, 2016 4:00 pm
Surrounded by red sandstone rocks, Sedona, Arizona, has perhaps the most beautiful physical setting of any American city. The deep …
By Anne Kapler, correspondent
Travel Sep. 18, 2016 4:00 am
BLOOMINGTON, MINN. — Forget the shopping. Walk right on by Nickelodeon Universe and Sea Life Aquarium. On your next family …
By Lori Erickson, correspondent
Travel Sep. 11, 2016 4:00 pm
The only problem with a fall visit to Traverse City, Michigan, is having to stop so often to take pictures. …
By Marion and Rich Patterson, correspondents
Travel Sep. 4, 2016 5:00 pm
Most Iowans heading for a Montana vacation set their sights on trout fishing icy rivers or absorbing the magnificent scenery …