MidwestWeekends - Travel in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa Up-to-date information on travel in the Upper Midwest Beth Gauper, All rights reserved 2026-03-10T00:00:00.000Z 1800 The season's first ships When the Great Lakes shipping season starts, boat nerds watch for salties. https://midwestweekends.com/plan-a-trip/touring/lake-superior/shipping-season-duluth-great-lakes/ 2026-03-09T23:00:00.000Z Four seasons of Grand Marais In the theater of seasons, this Lake Superior village always is ready for its close-up. https://midwestweekends.com/plan-a-trip/outdoors-recreation/outdoors-towns/grand-marais-minnesota/ 2026-03-05T23:00:00.000Z Inn retreats If you don't like the weather, spend a weekend where everything is under one roof. https://midwestweekends.com/plan-a-trip/family-friends/indulgent-retreats/inn-retreats/ 2026-03-02T23:00:00.000Z Packer country Like Oz, Green Bay glows green and gold. https://midwestweekends.com/plan-a-trip/family-friends/travel-with-kids/green-bay-kids/ 2026-03-02T23:00:00.000Z Playing the field in Wisconsin In April, the kooky courtship of prairie chickens brings out the bird watchers. https://midwestweekends.com/plan-a-trip/nature/birds-wildlife/prairie-chicken-festival/ 2026-03-02T23:00:00.000Z Waterfalls of the North Shore As snow melts along Lake Superior, the rivers start to roar. https://midwestweekends.com/plan-a-trip/nature/waterfalls/waterfalls-north-shore-minnesota/ 2026-03-02T23:00:00.000Z Art al fresco When warm weather arrives, art fairs start to pop up everywhere. https://midwestweekends.com/plan-a-trip/shopping-eating/art-fairs/art-fairs-midwest/ 2026-03-02T23:00:00.000Z Prize-hunting in Princeton In central Wisconsin, shoppers flock to a flea market like bees to clover. https://midwestweekends.com/plan-a-trip/shopping-eating/shopping-towns/princeton-shopping-farmers-market/ 2026-03-02T23:00:00.000Z Planning a Circle Tour of Lake Superior For a great vacation, follow the shores of the world's largest freshwater lake. https://midwestweekends.com/plan-a-trip/touring/lake-superior/plan-circle-tour-lake-superior/ 2026-03-02T23:00:00.000Z 15 great escapes in March Winter's not over till it's over. Meanwhile, here's where to go for fun. https://midwestweekends.com/plan-a-trip/touring/spring-scenery/march-getaways-minnesota-wisconsin-illinois/ 2026-02-28T23:00:00.000Z Sugarbush safari At nature centers, learn how to tap maple trees and sample the sweet results. https://midwestweekends.com/plan-a-trip/touring/spring-scenery/maple-syrup-festivals/ 2026-02-28T23:00:00.000Z