A local’s guide to the best sunflower fields in Minnesota this summer. Learn more on when and where you can visit the most beautiful sunflower fields near the Twin Cities. Updated with 2024 dates – 08.23.24
2020 reading challenge one-word book reviews
Update: 01/01/2021. Looking for a quick book review and book rating before selecting your next read from your #tbr stack? Then check out these one-word book reviews – perfect for book clubs and reading challenges or book challenges.
Top things to do in Minnesota: Tour the historic Glensheen Mansion
A local’s guide to one of the top historical home tours in Minnesota. The 27,000-square-foot Glensheen Mansion features 39 rooms on 12 acres overlooking Lake Superior.
Minnesota’s Minneopa State Park features bison, waterfalls and hiking
Minneopa State Park is a hidden gem located near Mankato, Minn. Here you’ll enjoy a double waterfall, watch the bison roam freely on the range and hike through the woods to the Minnesota River and Minneopa Creek confluence and more.
America’s Summer Road trip – free live-stream event debuted Aug. 1
Take a virtual trip through history with America’s Summer Roadtrip 2020 – a free live-stream event highlighting 12 behind-the-scenes historic sites.
Minnesota state parks staycation challenge series: Top things to do at Frontenac State Park
If you’re looking for a beautiful hike in lush forests with spectacular water views of Lake Pepin and the Mississippi River from scenic bluffs, then head to Frontenac State Park. A perfect day trip from the Twin Cities or Rochester, Minn.
Top things to do at Itasca State Park: Minnesota State Park Challenge
Visit Minnesota’s oldest and second-largest state park, Itasca State Park, where you can wade across the Mississippi River headwaters, hike and bike for miles, climb a 100-ft. fire tower and much more. Part of my Minnesota State Park Staycation Challenge series.
List of the best Minnesota state parks with reviews
A travel blogger and day hiker visited all 66 Minnesota state parks and shares reviews, FAQs, and top things to do. Take the Minnesota State Challenge and explore the Land of 10,000 Lakes, acres of forests, miles of hiking trails, stunning waterfalls, campgrounds, and more. Originally posted June 11, 2020. Updated June 10, 2023.
A travel blogger’s outtakes: Weathering the weather on vacation
Despite all the careful planning and details that go into travel, Mother Nature isn’t always cooperative. Here are my top 5 travel stories that never would have happened without inclement weather.
Most scenic road trip in Minnesota: North Shore on Lake Superior
A local’s guide to the most scenic drive in Minnesota: Lake Superior’s North Shore. Perfect Minnesota vacation or staycation itinerary with recommended stops for those who love hiking, chasing waterfalls and driving along Lake Superior. Update: 04.28.23. Original post: 05.17.21
