In this issue

WHERE THE SUN MEETS THE WATER
The Midwest Living Road Rally, an annual tradition, heads to western Michigan.

DESIGNED FROM MEMORY
A designer turns a friend’s new home into a masterful mash-up of ’70s and ’80s decor hits..

true blue

Charmed by a Minnesota cottage, the owners changed little, relying on paint and furniture for red, white and new personality.

2 mins

bed of roses

Old-timey blooms are back in vogue-and none more so than roses. An Indiana pro shares growing tips and new varieties for frills, fragrance and Victorian charm.

2 mins

Studio Session

Plants aren't just for pots: In Columbus, Ohio, Jessie Laux-Creath and Michael Creath design botanical artwork that climbs walls, defines spaces and spreads nature's feel-good vibes.

3 mins

Real Talk

A Kansas disability advocate and powerful memoirist, Rebekah Taussig invites people into her experience as a mother, wife and writer.

3 mins

surf's up

Learn to catch a wave on the Great Lakes close to home and jellyfish sting-free.

1 min

glass act

With a lively waterway and a powerful sense of place, Toledo, Ohio, shatters expectations and the record for the country's largest mural.

3 mins

eastward bound

Matcha croissants. Boba sundaes. Asian flavors are everywhere. If a new bakery or tea shop hasn't hit your town already, here are six spots to get your fix.

2 mins

on lake time

In the sweet Indiana town of Winona Lake, restored cottages house shops while boats ply a peaceful canal.

1 min

dock's orders

If you haven't vacationed in Minnesota's Brainerd Lakes area for a while, here are 10 reasons (plus, of course, the 400 lakes) to return.

3 mins

written in the water

On Chicago's South Side, a new river trail guides the way through nearly two centuries of Black history.

2 mins

FIELDS of DREAMS

A PAIR OF FLOWER FARMERS SOWS A NEW BEGINNING-TWICE-IN MADISON COUNTY, IOWA.

3 mins

WHERE THE SUN MEETS THE WATER

FOR OUR 7TH ANNUAL ROAD RALLY, WE TRACED MICHIGAN'S SUNSET COAST, GETTING OUR FEET WET AND DISCOVERING THE TOWNS ALONG THE WAY.

7 mins

HOME ΟΝ THE RANCH

IN A FAR-FLUNG CORNER OF NORTHWEST NEBRASKA, A 136-YEAR-OLD RANCH WELCOMES GUESTS TO CREATE, WORK AND LEARN FROM THE LAND.

8 mins

ALL EARS

In the kitchen, on the patio, at the campsite or right in the field, shucking sweet corn is one of summer's great unifying rituals.

10+ mins

DESIGNED FROM MEMORY

SHARED STYLE CRUSHES HELP A DESIGNER TURN HER CHILDHOOD FRIEND'S NEW HOME INTO A MASTERFUL MASH-UP OF '70S AND '80s DECOR HITS.

3 mins

HOT TROPICS

PUT THE LIME IN THE COCONUT-AND THE ISLAND SPIRIT IN YOUR CONTAINERS WITH THE BOLD FOLIAGE OF HEAT-LOVING TROPICAL PLANTS

1 min

cherry bombs

Sweet cherries have a more generous season than the elusive tart cherry. That means extra time to blow up your social feeds with pictures of recipes like these.

2 mins

Hey Chef!

We asked Chicago's Erick Williams, who won a James Beard Award for best chef last year, what to throw on the grill this summer.

2 mins

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Embark on a journey through the heartland of America with Midwest Living Magazine. We're excited to introduce you to this publication, your ultimate source for all things related to Midwest culture, travel, and the unique lifestyle that defines the region. Immerse yourself in the world of Midwest charm, culinary delights, and travel adventures.

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