travel beyond the obvious
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 January the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon brings mushers, dogs, and fans to north eastern Minnesota. And anyone can come and watch the action. At the start of the Beargrease Some people embrace northern Read More …
Last week brought me up to Grand Rapids in northern Minnesota to spend time with family. But this is lake country, so it seemed appropriate to get out and spend at least a little time Read More …
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 …
I haven’t had a chance to get up to northern Minnesota in the winter for awhile, so brought out a few photos taken some years ago on Lake Wabana near Grand Rapids, Minnesota. To me, Read More …
A drive around the back roads inland from Lake Superior makes it clear that, while the temperatures feel like summer, winter still lingers in isolated spots. Not clearly one or the other, it must be Read More …
Even as snow and ice remain at Gooseberry Falls State Park in northern Minnesota, spring run-off assures that water is flowing through at full force. Spring thaw at Gooseberry Falls For a variety of reasons, Read More …
There is still snow and ice at Gooseberry Falls, but soon the water will overcome it. Next post: In a Fantasy Land of Tree Roots Exploring Minnesota’s North Shore
My idea of a perfect winter is really sunshine and 60 degree temperatures, but if I have to live in a place that has real winters, my preference would be for it to be 30 Read More …
I am not good at choosing my strongest shots. These were taken at the Smithsonian’s “Castle” in Washington DC. There are things I like and dislike about both of them. So, since I couldn’t Read More …
Yesterday and the day before: 10:00 this morning (note the snow): 5:00 this afternoon (snowing again): Now (9:00 p.m.): There isn’t a moving car visible anywhere. Connecticut Ave is completely still, as are the surrounding Read More …
Despite ominous clouds hanging over the lake this morning, it appears we will be blessed with another gorgeous day . . . time for road trip! Grand Portage State Park has a new visitor center Read More …
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It never really does warm up. I leave my meeting at 3 p.m. to find it is still far too cold for my taste. However, I also discover that the parking ramp where I stashed Read More …