At the 2009 Minnesota State Fair
I wasn’t sure we’d get to the State Fair this year, having just returned from vacation, but a happy and productive Friday morning at work seemed like a good prelude to an afternoon at the Read More …
Category: Minnesota
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.
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day from Saint Paul!
This is a city with a long Irish legacy, so Saint Patrick’s Day is always a bit of a celebration and – it the weather’s decent – I participate by joining the crowds watching the Read More …
A Chilly Day in Duluth, Minnesota
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 …
Before Sunrise, Duluth, Minnesota
My colleagues here advised that I get up to see the sunrise, swearing that every morning has been spectacular lately. While not really a sunrise sort of girl (getting out of bed to stand around Read More …
Mango Thai in Saint Paul, Minnesota
We have discovered a great new restaurant in our neighborhood – Mango Thai Cuisine on Selby Avenue. We’ve eaten here a couple of times and have been pretty pleased with everything we’ve tried, although the Read More …
Christmas Shopping in Stillwater, Minnesota
David is visiting us from LA, so we are in Stillwater (sort of the opposite of LA) to do a little Christmas shopping.Amazingly, the cheerful streets are quiet, even on this beautiful morning just before Read More …
Duluth Harbor Cruise
Duluth is a great place to have a conference. The lake is right there all the time and once in awhile there is even an opportunity to get out on the water. . . like Read More …
Below the Lift Bridge, Duluth, Minnesota
Like most visitors to Duluth, the first thing we do after checking in to our hotel is to head down to the waterfront.
Looking down to the Beaver River on Minnesota’s North Shore
One of the things I love about the North Shore is that you can take in some spectacular scenery right from the highway. Exploring Minnesota’s North Shore
Shovel Point on Minnesota’s North Shore
It is a gorgeous day at Tettegouche State Park. Exploring Minnesota’s North Shore