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A Look Back at past Winterfest Snow Sculpture Competitions

Wisconsin is once Again Hosting its Annual Snow Sculpture Competition in Lake Geneva, Let’s take a Look back Before Celebrating 2026 Winterfest

walk the sights – Blog | take a stroll

Simple arch on a patch of grass with yellowing trees in the distance as seen through the arch.

When a Simple Arch is Anything but at the Art Institute of Chicago

Why taking a few moments outside the museum might just lead you to a piece of history in Chicago, IL.

An elegant hotel lobby with ceiling decorate with flower petal design.

Carnival in the back of a historical landmark

A look at the historical Union Station in St. Louis, MO. A beautiful building being preserved, but who exactly gets to enjoy it?

A black and white image of the massive ornate dome of the US Capitol.

A design so nice, you can see it in most states

What do you do when you get the shot everyone else got? A few tries at the Capitol’s regal Dome in Washington, DC.

Open doorway showing a round room with a wooden dome ceiling.

Semi-Hidden Gem at the Samuel Cupples House

your reminder to add historical homes on your next trip: Samuel Cupples House in St. Louis, MO.

A sculpture of a horse with a 12-pointed star on top of it surrounded by bushes and trees at Citygarden Sculpture Park in St. Louis, MO.

Seeing Double at Citygarden Sculpture Park in st. louis, mo

To Incorporate the environment into your shots or not? That is the question. And by question, I mean my argument in St. Louis, MO.

A mushroom cloud with the sun beaming on it.

The Easiest Sightseeing You’ll Ever Do

Sightseeing from the skies across the USA, no walking required!

A low angle view of bare tree with sprawling thin branches in the late evening.. A bird nest is exposed high up with yellow leaves.

Your Friendly Neighborhood Reminder, Nature Is Just Outside Your Door

No need to drive out to your favorite hiking spot. Take the challenge and get nature shots in your neighborhood. yes, even in Chicago, IL.

Musical Theatre interior showing a white and gold ceiling.

Why You Should Always Go Early to the Theatre

They don’t build them like they used to. Show stopping architecture at 4 major theatres in Chicago, IL.

Statue of William Shakespeare from behind as he sits, located in Lincoln Park in Chicago. It's in black and white.

Finding Schiller & Shakespeare in Lincoln Park, Chicago

why I love taking pictures on cold days. And digging deeper when you run into literary giants in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL.