Check out some great Midwest-related stories I found online this past month:
Three great reasons to Visit Detroit now-I love seeing people discover the good things in Detroit, especially when they come from elsewhere in the state or country! Deb visited Detroit recently and says it surprised her with some real gems. Some of her Detroit discoveries like the city's architectural gems, the Motown Museum and the beautiful riverfront are among my favorite Detroit destinations. Read all about it at the Just Short of Crazy blog.
Amelia Earhart hails from Atchison, Kansas-Whatever happened to aviatrix Amelia Earhart may be one of history's biggest mysteries, but Lisa and Tim shed a little light on the famed flyer's humble beginnings in Kansas. Read all about the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum at The Walking Tourists blog.
At peace along the Findlay Reservoir-This story about Aaron's explorations in northern Ohio show readers his discovery of a manmade wonder along a seemingly deserted open country road which offers visitors fishing and boating opportunities, along with a lengthy waterside walking trail. Check it out at The Adventures of elATLboy blog.
Detroit ragtime's founding fathers-Many people know Detroit for Motown, techno and home-grown rock music, but Amy shares the stories of some of the city's earlier musical ragtime and jazz pioneers in this post at The Night Train blog.
It looks like any other hardware store, but there's a jazzy surprise inside Meyers-Venture behind a false wall behind the standard stock of this neighborhood hardware store with Bill for a glimpse of the building's history as one of Chicago's early integrated jazz clubs more than 50 years ago. The Sunset Cafe, opened in the 1920s, hosted the likes of Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker, Cab Calloway and Benny Goodman over the years. Check out the remnants of the Sunset Cafe's stage and a colorful mural at the Chicago Architecture blog.
Dating the Dunes-An accidental discovery in the dunes of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore turns out to be important archaeological evidence that could reveal much about the geology and Native American activity in northern Michigan along the shores of Lake Michigan. Check out Bob's story and pictures of the site of a possible pottery factory from 1,000 years ago at Cherry Republic's blog. Cherry Republic, by the way, is one of our favorite places to find jellies, jams, candy, wine and more made from Michigan cherries.
A riverfront tour in Minneapolis: Where history flows with the Mississippi-I think most people think of the southern portion of the Mississippi River when they think about the river's rich history, but Terri takes readers of the Off the Beaten Page Travel blog on a tour of Minneapolis as an historic Mississippi River mill town.
Why restore the Sutherland Depot?- I found Muriel's story fascinating because it gives readers and inside look at the possibilities, benefits and budgeting issues people consider when deciding how, or even why, to restore and repurpose local historical landmarks like this 1890s train depot in southwestern Nebraska. Check it out at the Nebraska Outback blog.
The end of Suburban Cincinnati's Alpine Chalets-Check out Ronny's story about the Kings Island Inn and Resort, which was an upscale destination during its 1970s heyday when it attracted a groovy crowd and appeared as a set for episodes of television shows like The Partridge Family and The Brady Bunch. Read about it on the Queen City Discovery blog.
Shell shock: The Hidden wonder of St. Anne's Chapel-We once had a family friend who collected sea shells and created shell-covered boxes as gifts for friends. This story about the shell-covered interior of a small Indiana chapel reminded me of Miriam and her shell covered boxes with their intricate designs. Check it out at Indiana Landmark's Hidden Gems blog.
Budget Weekend Getaway: Michigan's Thumb-I've seen a lot of stories about Michigan destinations like Detroit, Grand Rapids, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and the Upper Peninsula, but Michigan's Thumb area doesn't seem to get the same amount of love. We've found a lot to love about the Thumb over the years with attractions like lighthouses, petroglyphs, giant ice cream cones and more, so I liked this story from Shalee about her adventures camping, kayaking and touring in the Thumb. Check it out on her Shalee Wanders blog.
Quirky Attraction: The Leaning Tower of Niles-Can't make it Italy to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa? Check out Scott's story of the Leaning Tower of Niles, a half-scale replica of the more famous Italian tower near Chicago, Illinois, on his Quirky Travel Guy blog.
That's it for this month's Midwest travel links list. Do you have any favorite Midwest stories or blogs to share?
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