Spring at Cubs Park: What’s good and what were they thinking

Sloan Park, a large stadium that seats 15,000 people (including grass) feels more like Wrigley Field than the Cubs’ former Hohokam Stadium.

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As with Houdini, there is more to Appleton than you may know

Appleton is a also a perfect stop on the way to the Packers’ Lambeau Field in Green Bay or when driving around Wisconsin to do fall color.

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Put Madrid, Spain on the bucket list

Madrid is a perfect snap-a-sight and twitter or Facebook-it city. It’s a fun series of tapas snacks washed down-by-beer sort of city. And you don’t gain weight because Madrid is a walking city.

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Don’t overlook presidential museums when traveling the US

Did you know that a museum has a real Air Force One and that visitors can clamor up its stairs and see its galley, offices and bunks? And did you know that a small presidential library with a walk-in vault exists in a charming, period house?

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Five top things to do in Chicago for the holidays

As a life-long Chicagoan who has also covered holiday happenings for 30 years, I have sifted through Santa’s bag to pull out five fun treats.

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Think Wisconsin Dells for fall fun

Spread along the scenic Wisconsin River northwest of Madison, the Dells make a terrific fall trip.

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