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Jared and Liz Hughes run Groovy Plants Ranch in Ohio. Tap the image below to learn the names of some of their favorite plants.
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PLANT NAME TITLE HERE
Agave ‘Cubic’
Faucaria Sp.
Aloe Sp.
Gasteria
Rebutia
Echinocactus
Sedum linear variegata
Mammilaria plumose
Mammilaria gracilis fragilis
Aeonium ‘Kiwi’
Graptoveria ‘Debbie’
Haworthia
Echeveria ‘Perle von Nurnberg’
Echeveria ‘Raindrops’
Echinopsis chamaecereus
Echerveria ‘Holy Gate’
Astroloba
Echeveria shaviana
Andromischus cristatus
Euphorbia decaryi
Echinocactus grusonii
Aloe hybrid
Echeveria
Agave ‘GPR Hybrid’
Haworthia cymbiformis
Senecio peregrinus ‘String of Dolphins’
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dream weavers
Function, shake hands with form. Inventive graphics and dynamic palettes of these textiles from Midwest artists deliver crazy-stylish utility to any space.
DREAM WEAVERS
See a weaver at work, then scroll to shop the styles!
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Moira Quinn
CHICAGO
Studio Herron
Happy Habitat
KANSAS CITY
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Explore the rocky crags, cypress swamp and world-class barbecue of Southern Illinois.
OVER THE RIVER, INTO THE WOODS
blender + 2 ounces silver tequila + 2 ounces pineapple juice + 2 ounces cream of coconut + 1½ cups ice + pineapple garnish
Watch travel editor Timothy Meinch’s footage of kayaking, zip-lining and more!
paloma
collins glass + salt rim + ice + 2 ounces silver tequila + ½ ounce lime juice + pinch salt + grapefruit soda (Squirt or Jarritos) to fill + lime slice
piña piña colada
RECIPES
Sitka Salmon Shares is a Midwest-based company that delivers top-quality Alaskan seafood directly to your door.
good catch
Here are some of our favorite salmon recipes!
Planked Salmon with Grilled Tomato Salsa
Salmon Grain Bowl with Carrot-Miso Dressing
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Cajun-Rubbed Salmon
Honey-Bourbon Salmon
Cider-Brined Coho Salmon with Dijon Cream
Salmon-Potato Cakes
Thai Curried Salmon and Snap Peas
Basil-Buttered Salmon
Quick-Roasted Salmon with Lemon and Herbs
Great Lakes Salmon Chowder
Chicago beer pro Gary Valentine loves to entertain outdoors with his wife, chef Stephanie Izard. Here are his favorite Windy City summer brews.
BACKYARD SIPPING
Very, Very Far
Off Color Brewing, Chicago
“The beer starts as a traditional Belgian Pale, then they toss some wine yeast in there for a neat twist. You get those nice Belgian spice notes with an added twist of light fruit.”
Freedom of Speach
Revolution Brewing, Chicago
“A session sour brewed with peaches (now you get the name). A little tartness with a ripe peach backbone goes pretty damn well with a summer day.”
Krankshaft Kölsch
Metropolitan Brewing, Chicago
“This lagered ale has subtle notes of wheat and lemon, and a clean, dry finish. It’s their flagship beer and a favorite of Chicago beer drinkers.”
Pony Pilsner
Half Acre Beer Co., Chicago
“Now available in 12-ounce cans! A bright pilsner with crisp hops and a dry finish.”
LazerSnake
3 Floyds Brewing Co., Munster, Indiana
“A classic take on an IPA, but done 3 Floyds style. The malt gives you a hint of sweetness to warm you up, then the hops wake up your palate with a kick of bitterness in every sip.”
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We partnered with Ohio’s tourism team and charted an action-packed road trip through the state of many skylines.
5 cities. 5 days. 1 epic road trip.
Get a glimpse of the urban fun through the eyes of our road trip crew.
CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART, CLEVELAND
STAN HYWET HALL AND GARDENS, AKRON
Cincinnati Reds’ Great American Ball Park, cincinnati
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akron art museum, akron
Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, akron
Artist Kristi Kohut blurs the boundaries between land and water (and work and home) at her family’s colorful and airy lake retreat in Wisconsin.
the light house
Belgian Track Arm Slipcovered Sofa, color: Sand. Restoration Hardware
Madeleine Side Chair, finish: Weathered Oak Drifted. Restoration Hardware
1591 Sterling. Benjamin Moore
Nixon Baby Alpaca Throw, color: red. Jonathan Adler
DDY538D Dip Dye Collection. Safavieh
Watch a video of Kristi working on her mixed-media pieces!
PLAN DESIGNER: Scott Beckwith. Beckwith Designs
SIDING: Cedar Texture Shakes. LP SmartSide Learn More
PAINT COLOR: AC-25 Harbor Gray. Benjamin Moore Learn More
CHANDELIER: Eden Outdoor Chandelier. Savoy House. Available at Lumens Learn More
CHAIRS: Kingston Side Chair, finish: Sand, color: Natural. Restoration Hardware Learn More
SOFA: 82-inch Majorca Classic Sofa, finish: Terra. Restoration Hardware Learn More
LOUNGE CHAIR: Majorca Classic Lounge Chair, finish: Terra. Restoration Hardware Learn More
PAVERS: Brussels Block, color: Sandstone. Unilock Learn More
SOFA
RUG
WALL PAINT: 1591 Sterling. Benjamin Moore Learn More
CABINET PAINT: 2059-10 Marine Blue. Benjamin Moore Learn More
SIDE TABLE: 1930S Martini Side Table, finish: Antique Brass. Restoration Hardware Learn More
COFFEE TABLE: Richards’ Trunk Coffee Table, finish: aluminum. Restoration Hardware Learn More
WALL COLOR
THROW BLANKET
THROW PILLOW: Baseball Throw Pillow. Crate & Kids Learn More
DINING CHAIRS
BANQUETTE PAINT: 2059-10 Marine Blue. Benjamin Moore Learn More
THROW PILLOWS: (from left to right) Funky Agate. Kristi Kohut Learn More, Custom Washed Belgian Linen Contrast Pillow cover, color: Spruce. Restoration Hardware Learn More, Hard Rock Agate. Kristi Kohut Learn More
Drake Bed. Ethan Allen
BED
DDY678G Dip Dye Collection. Safavieh
THROW PILLOW: Pixelated. Kristi Kohut Learn More
ART ABOVE BED: Chromatic Harmony series. Kristi Kohut Learn More
WALL ART: Chromatic Harmony #25. Kristi Kohut Learn More
SHELF PAINT: 2130-30 Almost Black. Benjamin Moore Learn More
CABINET KNOBS: Convex Turquoise Crackle Ceramic Knob. Hobby Lobby Learn More
WALL PAINT: 1591 Sterling. Benjmin Moore Learn More
HOOD: 30-inch Brushed Stainless Steel Wall Mount Chimney Hood with Internal 600 CFM Blower. Best. Available at Abt. Learn More
RANGE: 30-inch Pro Harmony Standard Depth Gas Range. Thermador. Available at Abt Learn More
PENDANT: 20th C. Factory Filament Clear Glass Funnel Pendant, finish: Polished Nickel. Restoration Hardware Learn More
Brussels Block, color: Sandstone. Unilock
PAVERS
McLaughlin Optimist. McLaughin
BOAT
OX56 CERO. Optimax
SAIL
Outdoor Bean Bag Lounger, color: Navy Blue Vertical Stripe. Majestic Home Goods
CHAIRS
BACK TO TOP
2310-70 Gray Sky. Benjamin Moore
WALL PAINT
Chromatic Harmony 21. Kristi Kohut
ARTWORK
Imperial Fleet 66-inch Sanford Cast Iron Clawfoot Tub, finish: dark gray. Signature Hardware
TUB
HOME BUYING GUIDE
Dan Fahey. Jorndt Fahey, LLC.
BUILDER
AC-25 Harbor Gray. Benjamin Moore
PAINT COLOR
2059-10 Marine Blue. Benjamin Moore
BANQUETTE PAINT
2130-30 Almost Black. Benjamin Moore
SHELF PAINT
Convex Turquoise Crackle Ceramic Knob. Hobby Lobby
CABINET KNOBS
30-inch Brushed Stainless Steel Wall Mount Chimney Hood with Internal 600 CFM Blower. Best. Available at Abt.
HOOD
Pack your bags with supplies that’ll work as hard as you plan to play.
GETAWAY GEAR
Stretching twice their length and impossible to break, the metal-free bungees won’t scratch car or canoe. From $19 for six. thebetterbungee.com
CABIN ESSENTIALS
Henry Ford once stayed at this historic northern Michigan fly-fishing lodge. Today, you can, too.
Fuller’s north branch outing club
Check out our Midwest Living Film Series short documentary about Fuller’s.
polyurethane cords
A magnet snap provides quick access to treats to reward your pup; a heavy-duty clip secures it to your waist or pack. $32. wildebeest.co
alamo dog treat pouch
A classic from Minnesota’s Red Wing Shoes, this 8-inch model repels stains and keeps feet dry as you tramp trails. $350. redwingheritage.com
women’s moc boot
You’ve got time on your hands in a forest full of raw material...see where we’re going? Small whittling projects (like a spoon or pair of dice) take a few hours and only a tool or two to finish. Clarkson Potter, $16. penguinrandomhouse.ca
carve
These recipes will majorly elevate your outdoor cooking menu—think spiced pork carnitas and caramel-raspberry s’mores—plus the book offers extras like packing lists and tips for selecting the perfect roasting stick. Artisan, $20 workman.com
the campout cookbook
Fabric layers allow sand, dirt and dust to filter down through the lightweight mat, paving the way for debris-free picnics and sunbathing. Three sizes are available in multiple patterns and colors. From $50. cgear-sandfree.com
sandlite Sand-free mat
Select size, color and paper type in lie-flat journals from a Detroit company. From $16. shinola.com
hard Linen Journal
The main compartment opens flat to make packing a breeze, and a smartly styled gear panel stores small items. $230. aersf.com
travel Pack 2
Working with any smartphone, its flexible legs wrap around objects, extend for selfies or provide a stable tripod base on surfaces. $35. joby.com
griptight one GP stand
Unbreakable tools feature a finish that ensures gentleness, even on backwoods bedhead. Pair with a handcrafted leather sheath. From $25 for sheaths, $27 for combs. chicagocomb.com
steel combs
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Canoe Bay Resort
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