Back to the ’50s: Minnesota’s classic car party
Every June, thousands of vintage vehicles (and the people who love them) converge on the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair to go “Back to the ’50s” for the weekend. Think of it as the Read More …
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The House of Balls in Minneapolis is a unique art gallery that belongs on your must-see list
If you are looking for the most creative art in Minnesota, I suggest you head to the House of Balls in Minneapolis. This surreal workspace and gallery belong to sculptor Allen Christian. Both an artist Read More …
Bluebells and more spring wildflowers in Carley State Park, Minnesota
Minnesota’s Carley State Park is best known for the masses of Virginia bluebells that bloom each May. But bluebells are only the star of a spring flower show that includes a wide variety of blossoms. Read More …
Historic Filoli House and Gardens: A San Francisco day trip
Just south of San Francisco, Filoli Historic House and Garden offers a glimpse into the lives of wealthy California families during the first half of the 20th century. The beautifully maintained mansion is interesting, but Read More …
Glass and more at the Cafesjian Art Trust (CAT) Museum in Minnesota
Art fans, and particularly fans of glass art, need to head north of Minneapolis and Saint Paul to the Cafesjian Art Trust (CAT) Museum in Shoreview. This small museum features thoughtfully curated exhibits of art Read More …
The (Replica) Hopperstad stave church in Moorhead, Minnesota
At the edge of the prairie where Minnesota and North Dakota meet, Moorhead’s Hopperstad stave church (a replica of the medieval Hopperstad stavkirke in Vik, Norway) transports visitors to the Viking era when Christianity first Read More …
Dobson Gardens in Bayfield: A beautiful mix of decaying boats and cheerful flowers
Bayfield, Wisconsin, is a busy place from spring through fall. But there are plenty of quiet spots where you can just slow down and relax. One of the most beautiful is Dobson Gardens. Dobson Garden Read More …
Olympic National Park World Heritage Site requires more time
The Olympic National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site in Washington state offers visitors breathtaking mountain vistas, windswept coastal beaches, thundering waterfalls, shimmering lakes, and mysterious forests. It’s a place of both great natural beauty and Read More …
Start spring with the Saint Croix Valley Pottery Tour
In Minnesota, spring brings an abundance of both flowers and ceramics to the scenic Saint Croix River Valley. Take it all in on the annual Saint Croix Valley Pottery Tour! The 2026 Saint Croix Valley Read More …
Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park in Hawaii
On Hawaii’s Big Island, the Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park is a partially restored example of a very old royal compound that includes a place of refuge for long-ago lawbreakers, defeated warriors, and civilians Read More …