A WEEKEND IN BARABOO, WISCONSIN

Last fall, Hannah and I were burnt out coming off of moving, renovating, and starting our own business. We needed a short trip away, and wanted it to be affordable. After scouring the internet, searching for new spots we hadn’t been, I found a spot where we could hike, eat, and be away in nature… and better yet, get there from Grand Rapids in under 5 hours. ENTER: Baraboo, Wisconsin and Devil's Lake State Park. 

DUBUQUE, IOWA
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We took an afternoon and drove 1.5 hours to Dubuque, Iowa. We are determined to see all 50 states, so this felt like as good a time as any to see Iowa. This small downtown was more charming than we could have expected, and sits on the Mississippi River. Wall murals were abundant, with many spots for photo ops. Hannah was also pleasantly surprised to find an eclectic, health conscience restaurant with great food. It was tucked away in a "market," which housed several restaurants and eateries. 

We loved this little Midwest getaway. The vibrant colors at Devil's Lake State Park were beautiful, and the hike around the lake was just what we needed during a busy season.  Dubuque was an extremely pleasant surprise and made our Iowa experience really worthwhile! 

See you on the road again soon, fellow travelers!

-Ty and Han