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The Fascinating History of St Joan Of Arc Chapel at Marquette University

St Joan of Arc Chapel at Marquette University in Milwaukee - Sage Scott

The incredible story of how a medieval chapel named after beloved French saint Jeanne d’Arc ended up in the heart of a Catholic university’s campus in America’s heartland. In an open space on the south side of Marquette University’s main campus, in the shadow of the Raynor and Memorial Libraries, sits a small medieval chapel

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Honoring Heroes: Pay Your Respect at These Famous Graves at Arlington

Arlington National Cemetery welcomes over three million visitors each year. While the eternal flame at President Kennedy’s grave and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are the main attractions, here are other notable graves to visit and pay your respects. Located just across the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial and covering the equivalent of

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Friday Fish Fries – Why This State Eats Fish on Fridays (Even If They’re Not Catholic)

Why This Entire State Eats Fish on Fridays (Even If They're Not Catholic)

What began as a way for breweries to survive Prohibition remains a nearly century old, state-wide tradition in Wisconsin. From Green Bay to Eau Claire and from Milwaukee to Red Cliff, find out why the entire state enjoys Friday fish fries (even if they’re not Catholic).  In Wisconsin, Friday fish fries are one of the

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Portland Lighthouses – A Picture Perfect Experience in Maine

Portland Lighthouses - A Picture Perfect Experience in Maine

You can’t leave Maine without eating lobster or touring one of its 65 historic lighthouses. If Portland is your Maine destination, here’s everything you need to know about the Portland lighthouses. For more than 200 years, lighthouses have stood tall along Maine’s rugged coast, helping sailors steer clear of shallow spots and avoid crashing into

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What to Do at Whitefish Mountain Resort in the Summer

View of lake from Whitefish Mountain gondola

In the shadow of Glacier National Park, you’ll find the resort town of Whitefish. Although it’s best known for its ski slopes, here’s why I prefer to visit Whitefish Mountain Resort in the summer. Located atop the Big Mountain just outside the northwestern Montana town of Whitefish, Whitefish Mountain Resort has been welcoming skiers for

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Take a Bite Out of the Little Apple: Best Things to Do in Manhattan KS

Sage standing in front of the colorful "Smile You're in Manhappiness" mural in Manhattan KS

Whether it’s a college football game, military service, or another reason that brings you to The Little Apple, here’s what to do in Manhattan, Kansas. Where massive herds of bison once roamed the range, munching on native prairie grasses of the Flint Hills and cooling off in the Kansas River, Manhattan was established by settlers

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