Banning State Park in Sandstone, Minn. features 17 miles of scenic hiking trails, the beautiful Kettle River and rapids for kayakers and paddlers, quarry ruins, rock climbing / bouldering, two waterfalls, and more.
A local’s guide to Afton State Park in Minnesota
Afton State Park is one of the best state parks in Minnesota. Set along the St. Croix River, it offers more than 20 miles of hiking trails in the summer and 12 miles of cross-country skiing and snowshoe trails in the winter.
How to hike all Minnesota state parks in a year
A local’s guide on how to plan and hike all 66 Minnesota state parks in a year. Features tips, things to consider, mileage between parks, and suggested day trips / road-trip itineraries.
Top Minnesota state parks with waterfalls – ranked!
A local’s guide of Minnesota state parks with waterfalls – ranked! The Land of 10,000+ Lakes features stunning waterfalls in 11 of Minnesota’s 66 state parks.
Easy hiking trails with waterfalls in Minnesota
A local’s guide to 15+ easy waterfall hiking trails in Minnesota – from fairytale settings to powerful cascades. Some just a few feet from where you park.
Hiking tips:12 surprising things about ticks
Take the tick challenge and learn the top 12 most common misconceptions about ticks. You may be surprised to learn what’s fact and what’s fiction. This is a perfect resource before you venture out on your next day hike – or even the beach.
Top 9 music museums in Nashville and Memphis ranked
Take a virtual tour of the top 9 music museums in Nashville and Memphis, Tennessee – ranked. The list honors rock and roll, country and soul music, and the blues.
Top 5 music museums in Nashville, Tennessee ranked
Take a tour of the top 5 museums in Nashville, Tennessee – ranked! This list of the best music and history museums in Music City includes the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Hatch Show Print, Johnny Cash Museum, Patsy Cline Museum, and RCA Studio B.
Guide to the Blues Hall of Fame Museum in Memphis
The Blues Hall of Fame Museum is a hidden gem in Memphis. Here’s a guide for blues enthusiasts and novices alike. Take a self-guided tour around 10 different galleries with interactive touchscreen displays where you can listen to music samples, watch videos, and learn more about the 400 Blues Hall of Fame inductees.
Dark tourism in the neighborhood: embrace or reject
Special guest blog: Dark tourism, a growing travel niche, features destinations known for a disaster or tragedy. Is it sensationalism, an exploitation, or simply curiosity and appreciation for history and a way to honorably pay tribute to the victims? Dr. Beth Wield Heidelberg, a professor of Urban Studies at Minnesota State University, shares insights from her research on the impact of dark tourism on local governments and how they respond.
