Great Lakes Region

Cultural Treasures of Lorain: Exploring Ohio's Rich Immigrant Heritage

As I stand at the edge of Lake Erie, watching the sunset paint the sky in vivid oranges and purples behind Lorain's lighthouse, I'm reminded that the most profound travel experiences often happen closest to home. This small Ohio city...

Buffalo on a Budget: 10 Free and Low-Cost Attractions in New York's Hidden Gem

As someone who spends most of my professional life excavating ancient sites across the world's great plateaus, I've developed a peculiar appreciation for urban exploration during my downtime. Cities, like archaeological sites, tell layered stories of human adaptation, innovation, and...