Up-to-date information on travel in the Upper Midwest Beth Gauper, All rights reserved 2026-04-07T00:00:00.000Z 1800 Here's an eater's guide to small-town fests, from strawberries to sauerkraut and kolacky to sweet corn. https://midwestweekends.com/plan-a-trip/touring/festivals/food-festivals-midwest/ 2026-04-06T22:00:00.000Z After a long winter, birders welcome the return of feathered friends. https://midwestweekends.com/plan-a-trip/nature/birds-wildlife/spring-birding-festivals/ 2026-03-30T22:00:00.000Z On Wisconsin's Door Peninsula, a vast array of wildflowers rewards those weary of winter. https://midwestweekends.com/plan-a-trip/nature/wildflowers/door-county-wildflowers/ 2026-03-30T22:00:00.000Z A spring quest leads through Minnesota bluff country and Wisconsin river towns. https://midwestweekends.com/plan-a-trip/nature/wildflowers/wildflowers-bluff-country/ 2026-03-30T22:00:00.000Z For a summer road trip, follow the shores of this Midwestern Riviera through Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana and Illinois. https://midwestweekends.com/plan-a-trip/touring/lake-michigan/plan-circle-tour-lake-michigan/ 2026-03-30T22:00:00.000Z Here's a nine-day itinerary that includes the best sights and attractions around Lake Michigan. https://midwestweekends.com/plan-a-trip/touring/lake-michigan/lake-michigan-circle-tour-highlights/ 2026-03-30T22:00:00.000Z When weather warms, the urge to hit the road is irresistible. https://midwestweekends.com/plan-a-trip/touring/spring-scenery/scenic-spring-drives/ 2026-03-30T22:00:00.000Z