Abigail Cox

September may bring cooler mornings to Colorado, but rattlesnake season does not necessarily disappear with the first hints…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 6

Follow a wooded path at Beaver Dam State Park and the modern world begins to disappear behind the…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 6

The best clue that you’ve found a great donut shop might be a nearly empty display case before…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 6

Come for groceries at Taaza Mart in Aurora, and lunch can easily become part of the plan. This…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 6

Sometimes the best pairing on a winery menu is not cheese or chocolate, but the landscape beyond your…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 6

Meeting a rescued tiger or bear becomes much more meaningful when you also hear the story behind its…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 6

Green chile has a habit of making almost anything taste more Colorado, and at Mickey’s Top Sirloin in…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 5

Flaky pastry gives way to a savory filling, and suddenly an ordinary coffee run has become lunch. Cafe…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 5

That first crackle of cornmeal breading is half the pleasure of a properly fried catfish fillet. Across Indiana,…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 5

A full pastry case at Petunia Bakeshop can look very different by the time latecomers walk through the…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 5

Crack open a crawfish shell, drag a piece of bread through spicy sauce, and suddenly dinner in Illinois…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 5

A vintage Ford hanging above the dining room makes it clear that Ford’s Garage Noblesville is not interested…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 5

Not every Colorado adventure requires hiking boots and a trail map. Across the state, indoor attractions offer everything…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 5

The hiss of hash browns on the griddle is a pretty good welcome after an early drive to…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 5

A stubborn sewing project becomes much easier when someone knows exactly which fabric, trim, or notion might solve…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 4

The first crunch tells you exactly what kind of pizza night you’re having at Quonset Pizza in Waukegan.…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 4

The whistle blows, the wheels start turning, and suddenly the journey matters more than the destination. Colorado’s scenic…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 4

Before the steaks even reach the table, Cork ‘N Cleaver in Fort Wayne gives diners a reason to…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 4

Warm bread torn by hand, smoky kebabs arriving straight from the grill, and syrupy baklava waiting at the…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 4

Bring your project ideas—and remember to stop at the ATM—before heading into Fabric Nook in Granby. This small-town…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 4

Peace of mind can be just as important as curb appeal when choosing somewhere to put down roots.…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 4

Wooden boardwalks stretch across the wetlands at Heron County Park, putting visitors surprisingly close to the wildlife that…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 4

Mountain air, quirky storefronts, and the shimmering water of Barker Reservoir give Nederland a personality that feels distinctly…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 3

Not every museum needs dinosaur skeletons or famous paintings to keep you wandering for hours. Across Indiana, lesser-known…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 3

Cardamom announces itself before the first bite, filling a bakery with the kind of warm, fragrant spice that…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 3

An alarm clock feels slightly less offensive when pancakes, green chile, and hot coffee are waiting at the…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 3

The Wabash River moves past Vincennes at about the same unhurried pace that defines this southwestern Indiana town.…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 3

Dessert tastes even better when finding it requires a little adventure. Across Illinois, pastry counters, ice cream shops,…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 3

Towering canyon walls make the approach to The Broadmoor Seven Falls feel dramatic long before the water comes…

By Abigail Cox · Sep 3