Jacqueline Kehoe

1 week ago | creators.yahoo.com | Jacqueline Kehoe

In an era of soaring travel costs, finding budget-friendly basecamp towns and affordable lodging near America's national parks can make the difference between a dream vacation and a financial nightmare. Costs keep rising at in-park lodges, pricing out many visitors—kind of ironic, considering the parks are supposed to be "for the benefit and enjoyment of the people."But national park vacations on a budget can still be done—with a bit of research and timing.

1 week ago | creators.yahoo.com | Jacqueline Kehoe

Last month, the return of the dire wolf took over the media—it’s one of the first “happy” headlines to take off in a while. I was so chuffed to see how many people were into the idea of protecting species from extinction. That’s so relevant to our age. Of course, the de-extinction story isn’t really true—the wolves are simply genetically modified gray wolves. But there are so many cool stories of species brought back from the brink that are 100% true.

2 weeks ago | midwestliving.com | Jacqueline Kehoe

Artist Keiko Kira designs all the wraps for Keiko Furoshiki. Photo: Courtesy of Keiko Furoshiki A thousand years ago, the Japanese needed a way to transport clothes to the popular public baths of the era. Furoshiki—traditional Japanese fabric wrapping—was born. Today, Keiko Kira, the Kansas City, Missouri, artist and matriarch behind Keiko Furoshiki, has infused new life into this versatile, ancient art.

3 weeks ago | travelandleisure.com | Jacqueline Kehoe

Downtown Marquette, Michigan. Credit: JerryB7/Getty Images Top 5 Can’t MissThe Landmark Inn is a historic boutique hotel blending classic elegance with modern touches for a cozy retreat. Presque Isle Park, a forested peninsula, has black, jagged cliffs watching over Lake Superior. Vierling, the city’s oldest brewpub, has been a focal point in downtown Marquette for more than 100 years. Donckers was originally established as a candy shop in 1896—and it’s still going.

3 weeks ago | frommers.com | Jacqueline Kehoe

Brian A Wolf / ShutterstockMoose, wolves, elk, bald eagles, bison—the list of creatures that call the American Midwest home is a lot longer (and a lot wilder) than you might realize. At nearly 750,000 square miles, the region rolls from ancient swamps to sandstone badlands, from waving prairie to volcanic islands, every ecosystem rife with wildlife encounters for travelers who bring their patience and their binoculars.