WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Brandon Schindler, assistant general manager at Wilderness Resort, to highlight an amazing family-friendly sensory experience called Aquavia Lumina. This permanent attraction opened last October and features a mile-long nighttime nature walk. Listen to learn more!

Karen Raymore, Executive Director of the Hocking Hills Tourism Association, joins Dave Plier to talk about beautiful Hocking Hills! Listen to learn about the scenic trails, caverns, lodges, and other features that make it a wonderful travel destination this spring, summer and all year long! Visit explorehockinghills.com for more.

Justin Piper, Cubs General Manager of Spring Training Business Operations, joins Dave Plier to talk about Spring Training, the fan experience at Sloan Park, the concessions, accommodations, and tickets for games. Plus, Joshua Coddington, Director of Communications for the Arizona Office of Tourism talks to Dave about the Grand Canyon and Havasu Falls, their national parks, monuments and state parks, hotels, restaurants, wineries, spas, and Cubs Spring Training in Mesa and Sox Spring training in Glendale. Go to visitarizona.com for more.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier explores Hollywood to celebrate this weekend’s Academy Awards with Levi Tinker, Chief Historian for the TCL (aka Grauman’s, Mann’s) Chinese Theatre and Mark Echeverria, one of the legacy owners of classic Hollywood restaurant Musso & Frank. Visit Mussoandfrank.com and tclchinesetheatres.com.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier explores Carnival, Mardi Gras in New Orleans with Jay Roman, owner of the iconic Café Du Monde along with the history and lore with Dr. Stephen Hales from the Rex Foundation. Visit shop.cafedumonde.com, rexfoundation.org and neworleans.com.

Perri Irmer, CEO of The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about their ‘Inaugural DuSable Museum Day’, new exhibits, events and more to celebrate Black history.

Jason Sierpien from Santa’s Village joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the reopening of their historic Polar Dome Ice Skating Rink, which once housed the national speed skating competition and practice rink for the Chicago Blackhawks, the reopening of The Alpine Room, and more. Visit santasvillagedundee.com and polardomedundee.com to find out more.

When you are in Loveland, love isn’t just a theme… it’s a way of life! Chris Bierdeman from Visit Loveland, and Mindy McCloughan, President of the Loveland Chamber of Commerce join WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the beauty of Loveland, Ohio, the renowned Sculpture in the Park event including 50 custom-painted heart sculptures throughout town, Sweetheart Days, outdoor fun, dining and more. Plus, they talk about Loveland’s remailing and stamping program. The Chamber’s website is loveland.org; Visit Loveland’s website is visitloveland.com.

Celebrating it’s 60th anniversary this year, fondue dining at Geja’s Café has been a favorite indulgence for Chicagoans as well as out-of-towners. Owner Jeff Lawler talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about why Geja’s Café is the perfect way to kindle romance, celebrate a special occasion or simply join family and friends for a fun and unforgettable dining experience. Visit gejascafe.com.

Eater Chicago’s Ashok Selvam talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about the top 25 romantic restaurants in Chicago. Visit Chicago.eater.com.