travel beyond the obvious
Every February, the Hudson Hot Air Affair brings a variety of balloons and hardy ballooning enthusiasts to Hudson, Wisconsin, for a weekend hot air balloon festival. While the weather isn’t always suitable for actually taking Read More …
It hasn’t been a particularly snowy winter on Minnesota’s North Shore, but the fish shacks by Stony Point still look pretty cold above the icy blue water of Lake Superior. And the lake looks really Read More …
I’m not sure why, but in all the times I’ve driven by over the years, I never pulled off the highway to visit Minnesota’s Jay Cooke State Park. That changed recently, when I made a Read More …
Every February Hudson, Wisconsin, throws a big party built around hot air balloons. The Hudson Hot Air Affair is a chance for fans of hot air balloons to gather. In 2016 that included the opportunity Read More …
Every January the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon brings mushers, dogs, and fans to northeastern Minnesota. And anyone can come and watch the action.
Like all northern Minnesota lakes, winter transforms Lake Pokegama in Grand Rapids. That means it can be a lovely time to explore.
We are headed to Glacier and the Canadian Rockies this summer – in a few weeks, actually. I have been anticipating arriving just in time to experience summer in the valleys and spring in the Read More …
I’m from Minnesota, so I’m pretty familiar with snow fences. Still, I was surprised to realize the sturdy structures arranged in neat lines across the broad valley were snow fences. Winter must be really intense Read More …
Looking back at my first snowfall in the Black Hills The same trip that brought me to Old Faithful in October included a stop in South Dakota’s Black Hills.Despite living only a state away, I’d Read More …
Spring has been late to arrive in Minnesota this year, but it has reminded me that you need not travel far to find beautiful photos.These were taken two days ago near my home. Today this Read More …