A Minnesota fall foliage guide and top things to do this autumn: from the North Shore of Lake Superior to the scenic byways of the St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers to stunning views at state parks to apple picking and corn mazes, Minnesota is a perfect destination for leaf peepers chasing fall colors this autumn. Updated 10.16.21
Capturing beautiful sunsets and breathtaking sunrises from around the world and in my own backyard in Minnesota.
A perfect packing list with the best hiking products for the day hiker – you only bring what’s essential so your backpack remains lightweight and efficient. Also makes a great hiker gift guide.
With 11,842 lakes in Minnesota, where do you start? A local shares her favorite lakes – from Lake Superior to Lake Minnetonka to Lake Itasca to Big Winnie to Prior Lake, and more.
Minnesota State Park Challenge: Top things to do at Interstate State Park at Taylors Fall, Minn.: Explore glacial potholes, ancient lava flows and scenic bluffs.
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
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.
Take a virtual trip through history with America’s Summer Roadtrip 2020 – a free live-stream event highlighting 12 behind-the-scenes historic sites.
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.
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.
