a website for curious travelers
Travel guides, information, photographs, and stories about the American state of Minnesota, with ideas for an urban vacation in Minneapolis, a wilderness escape in one of many state parks, a jaunt along the North Shore, and more throughout the state.
I wrote a bit the other week about my trip to the small Southwestern Minnesota town of Westbrook. While it is a small town, Westbrook isn’t just a wide spot in the road. It has Read More …
Despite the rain, it’s pleasant cruising through the bright green fields. (We’ve had a wet spring, so the fields are particularly lush.) Our plan is to do a little shopping (art glass and popcorn balls) Read More …
About a week ago a friend asked if I was considering heading out to the southwestern corner of the state to help with and/or attend the upcoming estate auction of the family of a mutual Read More …
Como Conservatory and Japanese Garden Como Park is in Bloom All Minneapolis/Saint Paul posts All Minnesota posts
A friend has taken me to an amazing performance Soul to Sole by the Katha Dance Theater and a small gospel group lead by the incredible Robert Robinson at the Ritz Theater in Northeast Minneapolis. Read More …
Saint Paul loves a good Saint Patrick’s day parade! People are just so interesting.Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Exploring Saint Paul
We are out exploring . . . Next post: Spring Thaw at Gooseberry Falls Exploring the North Shore
We are actually up here not to enjoy early spring on the North Shore, but to take in Inuit art and culture at Sivertson’s Gallery in Grand Marais where they are holding their annual Inuit Read More …
It’s still winter where the Cross River meets Minnesota Highway 61. Next post: Celebrating Inuit Art Along Lake Superior Exploring Minnesota’s North Shore
Today’s assignment for Chris’ photo class takes me to the sculpture garden at the Walker Art Center. It is a stunningly beautiful winter day, warm and sunny – exactly the kind of day that makes Read More …