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An afternoon under sail brings us to the small town of La Pointe. Each year La Pointe is the focus of the island’s Fourth of July celebration, which begins with a parade in the morning Read More …
Fishing has been part of life in Lake Superior’s Apostle Islands since far into the distant past. The life of those who have fished in the islands has changed over time, but one slice of Read More …
While we anchored out in the bay and visited via a dinghy, Madeline Island’s aptly named Big Bay State Park is accessible to anyone for the cost of the ferry trip from the mainland. The Read More …
The week of July 4th is always Race Week in Bayfield, when the Wayzata Yacht Club holds a week of racing and social activities. We don’t race, but it’s always fun to watch the boats Read More …
There are clues that something amazing awaits within even before you enter Brookfield Place in downtown Toronto. (Hint: Look up.) This would be just another of many towering downtown office/commercial centers were it not for Read More …
Ki is an upscale Japanese restaurant with several locations in Canada, including one in Brookfield Place in downtown Toronto. It’s hard to miss if you happen to be in the area: If you’re outside you’ll Read More …
I love old barns. I came across this one while driving through central Minnesota the other day. The landscape is still peppered with these wonderful old buildings, but every year there are a few less Read More …
The Palmer House is a historic hotel and restaurant in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. Depending on your interests, the Palmer House is either famous as the model for the Minniemashie House in Sinclair Lewis’ Main Read More …
Como Conservatory and Japanese garden offer a chance to connect with nature through carefully maintained gardens. Como Conservatory As our gloomy spring weather continues, a quick trip to the tropics seems in order. Thanks to Read More …
It isn’t often that I look forward to the hike between airport concourses. However, at O’Hare, the trip between Concourse B and C is enlivened by cheerful neon lighting that zips and zings above as Read More …