Family Travel Archives - Little Lake County

Gas-Tank Getaway: Conner Prairie, Fishers Indiana

March 25, 2019 Melissa Haak 0

Being so far north when looking for a quick gas-tank getaway or weekend adventure many of us point the car north and head to Wisconsin. Our neighbor to the east has lots to offer for […]

10 Inexpensive Day Trips Near Lake County

November 3, 2017 Kari Wagner Hoban 0

I love taking day trips because one, they are cheaper than “week” trips; two, you don’t have to be stuck in the car for hours on end with the kids and three, they get you […]

Worth the Trip: A Day Trip to Elgin

July 28, 2017 Natalie Rompella 0

Growing up in Lake County, I didn’t really realize life existed to our west. But as an adult, I called Elgin home for over ten years. Now that I have been back in Lake County […]

Lighthouse Tour -Lighthouses Near Lake County

July 20, 2017 Kari Wagner Hoban 0

Did you know there is a Lighthouse Day? No, I am not lying. August 7th is National Lighthouse Day! I AM NOT LYING. So in honor of National Lighthouse Day, I decided to find all […]

Worth the Trip: Hook & Cook at Rushing Waters Fisheries

July 18, 2017 Loralie 0

Just this year, my eight-year-old has developed a love of fishing. Yet despite multiple weekends spent along the various shores in Lake County, he had yet to catch a fish. Now I get that part […]

Worth the Trip–Mostly FREE Saturday in Kenosha, Wisconsin

June 15, 2017 Maureen Collier 0

Recently, I opened up my calendar and was met with something so rare and exciting, an open weekend day without a single sporting event, birthday party or family obligation. I knew this was the day […]

Five Kid-Friendly Stops on the Metra Union Pacific North Line

May 25, 2017 Kari Wagner Hoban 0

Back in March, I wrote a post about the best kid-friendly places along the Milwaukee North Metra Line and it was a huge hit with all of you. So I am back with some great […]

Travel and Tourism Week: Gas Tank Getaways

May 17, 2017 Jennifer Johnson 0

Little Lake County’s writers and editors love visiting local destinations. After all, Little Lake County represents “LOCAL. Family. Fun.” But there comes a time when even we need to drive beyond the borders of our fair […]

Gas Tank Getaway – Columbus, OH

May 5, 2017 Cindy Smith 0

If you’re anything like me circa 2013, Columbus might not be on your radar at all — let alone as a family vacation destination. Most people only think of one thing when it comes to […]

Five Kid-Friendly Stops on the Milwaukee North Metra Line

April 5, 2017 Kari Wagner Hoban 1

When our girls were younger, we would take the Metra from Round Lake to Libertyville, walk around the downtown area and then eat at one of the many restaurants. We’d hop back on the train […]

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