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You can spot bald eagles while on a trolley tour at Starved Rock State Park.

Spot bald eagles at Starved Rock, indulge your sweet tooth in Kohler, Wis., and more

August 23, 2019 at 3:54 p.m.

Here are some of the more interesting events, deals, websites and other travel tidbits that have come across our desk recently: ♦Bald Eagle Trolley Tours are held during January and...

Wander Ireland’s northern reaches, see the happiest cities in the U.S. and more

August 23, 2019 at 3:54 p.m.

A lot of Ireland tours visit the same places: Dublin, Cork, Galway, the Cliffs of Moher, Ring of Kerry, et al. Vagabond Tours specializes in small-group explorations of the island...

Inflatable Zodiac boats can get cruise passengers a front-row seat to spectacular scenery, like this vista in Greenland, a destination offered by AdventureSmith Explorations.

Shake up your cruise routine with these adventurous options

August 23, 2019 at 3:54 p.m.

Cruisers who are tired of the Caribbean and Mediterranean and want to spice up their next water-based vacation should check out new offerings for 2018 from AdventureSmith Explorations. Destinations include...

Snow sculptures in Wisconsin, ice fishing in Minnesota and more winter fun

August 23, 2019 at 3:54 p.m.

Here are some of the more interesting events, deals, websites and other travel tidbits that came across our desk recently: ♦The U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competition is a major part...

Women-only trek up Kilimanjaro, exploring Ethiopia and more

August 23, 2019 at 3:53 p.m.

For nearly three decades, Wild Women Expeditions has been offering a wide variety of women-only outdoor adventures around the world. A challenging bucket-list trip in September — Savannah to Summit...

A snow day festival that’s for the dogs, and other Midwest winter events

August 23, 2019 at 3:53 p.m.

Here are some of the more interesting events, deals, websites and other travel tidbits that came across our desk recently: ♦Sled-dog teams from the Siberian Husky Club of Greater Chicago...

Track lemurs in Madagascar, celebrate Orthodox Easter in Greece and more

August 23, 2019 at 3:52 p.m.

Leapin’ lemurs! If you want to see these cute and unusual primates, Madagascar is the place to go. The island nation is home to more than 100 varieties of lemur,...

Cabin fever antidote: Get outside with these events in the Midwest and beyond

August 23, 2019 at 3:52 p.m.

Here are some of the more interesting events, deals, websites and other travel tidbits that have come across our desk recently: ♦The Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition will be Jan. 17-20...

Badger State Games in Wausau, Wis., plus other Midwest events

August 23, 2019 at 3:50 p.m.

Here are some of the more interesting events, deals, websites and other travel tidbits that have come across our desk recently: ♦You can watch or compete during the Badger State...

Paddle around Crete on a family vacation, find the best beaches and more

August 23, 2019 at 3:50 p.m.

The family that paddles together skedaddles together ... or something like that. The Northwest Passage offers a trip embracing that sentiment with its Family Crete Kayaking & Hiking tour. This...

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