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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.

Gooseberry Falls from the lower falls in fall.

Fall at Gooseberry Falls, Minnesota

Posted onSeptember 25, 2007April 30, 2024Leave a comment

I’ve been to Gooseberry Falls in northern Minnesota quite a few times, even camping here years ago with a friend. Still, I am surprised to see the falls again. I remember it as a playful Read More …

CategoriesLake Superior (North Shore), Minnesota, USATagsMinnesota state parks

Exploring Minneapolis, Minnesota

Posted onJuly 22, 2007April 30, 2024Leave a comment

Architecture and Street Scenes Photographing the Weisman (May 21, 2012) Photographing the Guthrie (May 12, 2012) The Guthrie (and Mill City Museum (July 6, 2010) Urbanity Along the Mississippi River (July 23, 2011) Art and Read More …

CategoriesMinneapolis / Saint Paul Twin Cities Metro Area, Minnesota, USATagsitinerary

motel sign in East Grand Forks Minnesota

Evening in East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Posted onMay 9, 2007April 30, 20242 Comments

The streets of Grand Forks are empty. Tim wants to run an errand at Cabela’s and I have no plans for the evening, so we set off across the Red River into East Grand Forks Read More …

CategoriesMinnesota, North Dakota, USATagsurban planning

Minnesota Amish Country in Todd County

Posted onJune 13, 2006May 11, 2020Leave a comment

My parents live north of Sauk Centre in the central part of Minnesota. I have to go from there up to Staples for a morning meeting.Instead of the state highway, I take the county road, Read More …

CategoriesMinnesota, USA

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Minnesota State Park Overview and Travel Guide

Minnesota State Park Overview and Travel Guide

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