Guest Author - Pam Cartwright

Most of us plan our travels so that we can find things to do and places to see that interest us. Searching for information on the internet can be mind boggling. Here at the Great Lakes site we hope to ease a little of this.

If you have a precise destination in mind, you can go to a city’s website to find travel information. But, it can take hours searching the internet for useful articles, since the majority of travel sites are advertisements. The Great Lakes site here at BellaOnline isn't like that.

What if you don’t have a specific place you’re eager to visit? Let the Great Lakes site get you excited about one of our focus locales. We’ll tempt you with information about an area’s food, fairs, shops, etc. We’ll give you insight into the history and heritage of the cities and towns we spotlight and encourage you to have your own adventures there.

If this sounds good to you, sign up for the Great Lakes newsletter. It’s the perfect thing to help you get the most from your leisure time and give you weekly inspiration for that next outing around the Great Lakes states – Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

The Great Lakes site will give you information about and links to attractions and events, places to stay, cuisine and weather. Not only will you learn about each state, there are other subjects that might interest you.
Calendar of Events – what’s happening in various cities and towns.
History and Trivia – fun tidbits and historical information about the areas.
Regional foods – recipes for local food and drink.
Resources – to find shopping, restaurants, hotels and motels, campsites, and public transportation.
Odds and Ends - look here for that unusual information that doesn’t fit anywhere else

When you sign up for the newsletter, you’ll get a link to the most recent article, any outside links I find that I think will interest you, any contest information and a bit of trivia or history.

It’s easy to sign up. Enter your email address in one of the boxes provided on this page – either on the right or at the bottom.

If you have any questions, come on over to the Great Lakes forum and post them there. It’s a wonderful place to ask about Great Lakes travel. If I don’t know the answer to your question, another forum member might. If you have a recommendation for a place that you’d like to learn about, the forum’s the place to suggest it. I’m always looking for new places to visit and would love to have your suggestions. I’ll do my best to get there.

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Thanks for your interest in the Great Lakes site. I look forward to getting to know you.