One evening during a conversation with my therapist, she asked me, “What are you doing for fun? You need something to look forward to besides work opportunities.” Her comment made me pause and think ...

Ready or not, summer is here! And for this Chicagoan, summer means finally opening the windows and letting in the siren call of the ice cream truck’s song. It means longer, brighter days and ...

Traditionally, I have spent my summers couch surfing or discovering all the places I could go with my about-to-be-expired passport. This summer marks the first time in a long time that I will be ...

Taking beach trips, finishing a novel, shifting careers and falling in love are some of the things on readers’ summer bucket lists that they are still getting around to. By Melissa Guerrero While the ...

Most years, my summer bucket list stays purely theoretical. For example, recently, I've spent a disgusting amount of time staring at photographs on the internet of Montana's stunning Glacier National ...

When I was a kid, my family would spend just about every weekend at Buttonhook Bay on Lake Pend Oreille. It was special because it's where I saw my first bald eagle, swooping down 10 feet away from ...

As a budding environmentalist, I’m constantly abuzz with ideas on how to make my life more eco-friendly. I’d love to carry these out year-round, but the sad reality is that my workload as a college ...

In part one of my Summer Bucket List series, I wrote about a camping trip, a kayaking adventure at the Meanders, and a visit to Roaring Springs Water Park. The summer adventures continue with a trip ...

With summer just upon us, it’s prime time to get yourself down to the Sunshine State to visit Universal Orlando. The incredible rides, attractions, food and drink options as well as the beautiful ...