Midwest & USA Travel Guides and Itineraries

Welcome to the Travel Guides section of Dohrn Travels — your go-to resource for exploring unforgettable destinations across the Midwest, the USA, and beyond. From charming small towns and scenic drives to national parks and coastal escapes, these guides are packed with itineraries, travel tips, and local insight from my own adventures.

Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway in Minnesota or Wisconsin, a bucket-list USA road trip, or an epic journey through Alaska, you’ll discover the best places to explore, eat, and relax — along with insider advice to make every trip memorable.

What You’ll Find Inside These Guides

  • ⭐ Must-see towns, hidden gems, and iconic destinations
  • 🌲 Parks, lakes, hiking trails, and outdoor adventures
  • 🍔 Great spots to eat, drink, and unwind
  • 🗺 Ready-to-use itineraries and travel planning tips
  • 🚗 Personal stories and road-tested travel tips

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Best Kenai River Fishing Guides: My Top 3 Picks

By Brian Dohrn | Dohrn Travels | Kenai River Fishing Guides Introduction If you’ve ever dreamed about catching salmon in Alaska, the Kenai River should be at the top of your list. During my Alaska 10 Day Road Trip through the Kenai Peninsula, one thing I knew I couldn’t skip…

Kenai River Fishing Charter: My Honest Review of King of the River in Alaska

By Brian Dohrn | Dohrn Travels | Kenai River Fishing Charter Introduction If you’ve ever dreamed of reeling in a wild salmon against the backdrop of Alaska’s glacier-fed rivers, you’re not alone. Fishing the Kenai River is one of those “bucket list” experiences that travelers talk about for years—and for…

Alaska Road Trip: 10 Remarkable Days on the Kenai Peninsula

By Brian Dohrn | Dohrn Travels | Alaska Road Trip Introduction Have you ever dreamed of driving through a place where glaciers meet the sea, moose wander along the roadside, and every turn reveals another mountain view? That’s exactly what I found on a 10-day Alaska road trip through Alaska’s…

Oregon Coast Road Trip: How to Plan the Perfect 8-Day Road Trip

By Brian Dohrn | Dohrn Travels | Oregon Coast Road Trip Why Visit the Oregon Coast? Imagine standing on a windswept cliff as waves crash against sea stacks, then later that same day sipping a craft beer at a local brewery or wandering beneath towering Redwoods. The Oregon Coast delivers…

Best Cruise Ports in the Caribbean: What’s Worth Revisiting?

By Brian Dohrn | Dohrn Travels | Best Cruise Ports in the Caribbean Exploring some of the best cruise ports in the Caribbean has taught me which destinations I’d happily sail back to—and which ones I’m content to leave checked off the list. After taking multiple Holland America cruises and…