05/27/2026
A huge shout out to Jen Kent & the Milwaukee Magazine for including us and The Driftwood in their “Ultimate Lake Michigan Road Trip” May feature story! 🍺🍽️😎
Here’s to road trips, fresh air and a cold one ! 🍻🙌
Until very recently, my husband and I, both native Milwaukeeans, had committed a grave oversight: We loved to yap about the magic of Midwest summers to out-of-towners, but we rarely entertained the area when plotting vacations of our own. Instead, our shared wanderlust led us to far-off destinations that left our friends and family members perplexed. The feasibility – and, to be honest, sheer expense – of these trips eventually snapped us back to reality, leaving us without a single idea.
And so, when planning our summer vacation last year, Steve and I turned to our harshest critics – our kids, Lily and Lincoln, then ages 5 and 7 – for suggestions. Their feedback? Our son hoped to avoid a plane ride (cha-ching!), and our daughter insisted that our itinerary involve treasure hunts. (To her credit, any tiny object is deemed a “treasure.”)
The wheels started to turn, and the thought of circling Lake Michigan via car began to evolve. Plus, the weeklong itinerary included vacation must-haves for my husband and me, too, like natural beauty, vibrant culinary scenes and numerous breweries. He was sold – and so were our kids. The planning commenced.
Read more: https://www.milwaukeemag.com/the-ultimate-lake-michigan-road-trip/
Story by: Jen Kent
Photo by: Megan Renae Studios
This story originally appeared in our May 2026 issue. Ensure every month’s issue is delivered right to your door for less than $20 a year. Subscribe now: https://tr.ee/MilMagSubscribe
