Second in a series: A local’s guide to the best Minnesota hiking trails within 50 miles of Lake Minnetonka – the largest lake in the Twin Cities metro area.
A travel blogger’s confession: When I pretended to be a time traveler
After nearly five decades, a travel blogger confesses she is not a time traveler from the year 2020.
It’s me. I’m the travel blogger.
Give the gift of travel and the gift of books: Travel gift guide and book gift guide
Do you have a book lover who loves to travel on your gift list? Or a traveler who loves to read? That’s me. Here are a few of my favorite things.
The best Minnesota hiking trails within 50 miles of the Twin Cities
St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota (Twin Cities) rank #2 and #3 in the nation for the best parks. A local shares her favorite hiking trails, nature trails, and urban walking tours at dozens of parks within 50 miles of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Perfect for when you need to connect with nature on a staycation or visiting the Twin Cities. Pin this post for regular updates. Updated: June 2, 2023
90 top things to do in Minnesota this winter
Updated for Winter 2023-2024: Top 90 things to do in winter – one fun activity for every day this season. No excuse for cabin fever – snowshoeing, dog sledding, ice fishing, kicksledding, snow and ice sculptures, and more.
Prettiest street in the Twin Cities: The historic and beautiful homes of Summit Ave.
A local’s guide to the beautiful Summit Ave in St. Paul, MN, which features nearly 5 miles of historic homes – including the longest avenue of Victorian homes in America – and 373 of the street’s original homes from the 1800s are still standing.
The best 12 Stephen King books and stories ranked with book reviews
Back in the day, I took a summer college course on Stephen King. I thought it would be an easy A. Turned out to be one of my most challenging classes. Learn why as well as my top 12 Stephen King books ranked with brief book reviews.
The best streaming shows to watch right now: one-word reviews
As part of my one-word review series, here are the best shows streaming on Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount+, Peacock. Updated 03.11.23
Guide to the most beautiful cemeteries in the world
Join me on my pursuit to find the most beautiful cemeteries in the world – from one of the largest in Europe to one of the oldest in the U.S. to small towns and even a memorial to Buddy Holly in a cornfield. Updated: May 29, 2023.
Guide to the most haunted places in Rochester, Minnesota
Do you believe in ghosts? Or just like a good story to learn more about a city’s history? Then you’ll love the Haunted Rochester Trolley Tour in Rochester, Minnesota – which features some of the most haunted places in MN and the U.S.
