Indiana – An Apple a Plane https://anappleaplane.com Learn how to travel the world on a budget as a full time teacher or other 9-5 professional! Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:12:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://anappleaplane.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Logo-150x150.png Indiana – An Apple a Plane https://anappleaplane.com 32 32 12 Best Summer Vacations in The Midwest [2026] https://anappleaplane.com/summer-vacations-midwest/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=summer-vacations-midwest Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:12:17 +0000 https://anappleaplane.com/?p=6628 Looking for the best summer vacations in the Midwest?  This 2026 guide has you covered with travel ideas perfect for all kinds of travelers — from city lovers to waterfall chasers. The Midwest United States refers to the states in the middle of the country, including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, Missouri, and more.  I’ve spent […]

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]]> Fall Foliage in the Midwest: 9 Amazing Stops [2025] https://anappleaplane.com/fall-foliage-midwest/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fall-foliage-midwest Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:10:45 +0000 https://anappleaplane.com/?p=6723 Looking for the best Fall foliage in the Midwest?  As a Midwest local, I have got some of the best spots for you to photograph and explore this fall. Crisp air, golden fields, and trees bursting with red and orange—fall in the Midwest is a season worth slowing down for.  From lakeside drives to forested […]

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]]> 7 Midwest Thanksgiving Vacations [2025] https://anappleaplane.com/midwest-thanksgiving-vacations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=midwest-thanksgiving-vacations Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:26:54 +0000 https://anappleaplane.com/?p=7248 Planning a Midwest Thanksgiving vacation?  This is the guide for you!  Thanksgiving break is an ideal time to travel due to the natural time off.  As a Midwest local, I’ll take you through some of my favorite spots. There are tons of drivable destinations throughout the Midwest offering holiday events to make the most of […]

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]]> 10 Amazing Midwest Tourist Attractions [2025] https://anappleaplane.com/midwest-tourist-attractions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=midwest-tourist-attractions Thu, 10 Apr 2025 22:26:47 +0000 https://anappleaplane.com/?p=6985 Are you looking for the best Midwest tourist attractions?  There are so many to choose from!  As a Midwest local, I created a round-up guide of some of the best tourist attractions for every travel style.  This list is not all-inclusive (because there is no way I could include all of the details necessary in […]

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]]> 8 Best Hikes in the Midwest [2025] https://anappleaplane.com/hikes-in-the-midwest/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hikes-in-the-midwest Thu, 10 Apr 2025 21:36:50 +0000 https://anappleaplane.com/?p=6238 Looking for the best hikes in the Midwest? This round-up guide features 8 of the best places to hike. I know, I know, when you dream of breathtaking hikes, you’re probably picturing dramatic mountains and ocean vistas. Far from the hustle of crowded tourist spots, the Midwest unfolds its charm through rolling hills, dense forests, […]

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]]> 8 Best Midwest National Parks + 5 BONUS Ideas [2025] https://anappleaplane.com/midwest-national-parks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=midwest-national-parks Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:35:20 +0000 https://anappleaplane.com/?p=6996 Looking for the best national parks in the Midwest?  This is the guide for you! Did you know that the Midwest has national parks?  As a lifelong Midwest local, I honestly did not know this.  Seriously!  My eyes were opened when I learned that nationally protected outdoor areas were indeed in my home region.  The […]

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]]> 5 Incredible Indiana Dunes Trails [2025] https://anappleaplane.com/indiana-dunes-trails/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=indiana-dunes-trails Mon, 07 Apr 2025 22:38:18 +0000 https://anappleaplane.com/?p=3023 Exploring Indiana Dunes Trails?  Look no further, I have got the guide for you here! Smooth sand dunes painted against vibrant blue waters is not typically what you picture when someone mentions Indiana!  Midwest also isn’t the go-to road trip destination for National Park seekers.  But Indiana Dunes is the hidden gem that provides all […]

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