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Category: Minneapolis / Saint Paul Twin Cities Metro Area

Travel guides and stories about the Minneapolis and Saint Paul Twin Cities Metro Area in the American state of Minnesota

photo of colorful cars with text "Back to the 50's in Minnesota"

Back to the 50s in Minnesota

Posted onJune 26, 2015May 28, 20215 Comments

Every June, thousands of vintage vehicles (and the people who love them) converge in St Paul, Minnesota, to go “Back to the 50s” for the weekend. Come along Back to the 50s with me About Read More …

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

Early spring blossoms at Eloise Butler Wildflower Gardens, Minneapolis

Posted onMay 7, 2015November 27, 20196 Comments

Minnesota’s spring wildflowers are generally dainty little things, very different from the bold spring flowers of the southwest. However, in sufficient quantity, they can be equally dramatic. That drama was on display two weeks ago Read More …

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

The Northern Trail at the Minnesota Zoo

Posted onFebruary 6, 2015October 17, 2018Leave a comment

While I was at the Minnesota Zoo last weekend specifically to spend time learning to take pictures of birds along the Tropical Trail, it was a nice enough day that I also spent some time Read More …

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

A tropical escape at the Minnesota Zoo

Posted onFebruary 4, 2015September 18, 2020Leave a comment

I’ve had about enough of cold grey weather, so it was a treat to take a pretend vacation last weekend along the Tropical Trail at the Minnesota Zoo. Even without any sunshine to brighten the Read More …

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

A Public Celebration of the Days of the Dead in Minneapolis

Posted onNovember 16, 2014November 22, 2019Leave a comment

After spending most of the afternoon photographing the Kalpulli Ketzal Coatlicue Aztec dance group at a private Dia de los Muertos (Days of the Dead) celebration, we moved to on to a public celebration at Read More …

CategoriesMexico, Minneapolis / Saint Paul Twin Cities Metro Area, Minnesota, USATagstraditional culture

Celebrating the Days of the Dead in Minneapolis: Transformation

Posted onNovember 13, 2014November 22, 2019Leave a comment

The simple act of donning elaborate headdresses transformed the dancers of Kalpulli Ketzal Coatlicue into otherworldly beings. A Private Celebration of the Days of the Dead Fancy Footwork A Public Celebration of the Days of Read More …

CategoriesMexico, Minneapolis / Saint Paul Twin Cities Metro Area, Minnesota, USATagstraditional culture

A Private Celebration of the Days of the Dead in Minneapolis

Posted onNovember 12, 2014December 16, 2020Leave a comment

The beginning of November brings Dia de los Muertos – the Days of the Dead. Although today this celebration is often linked to the Catholic All Soul’s Day, Dia de los Muertos has ancient roots, Read More …

CategoriesMexico, Minneapolis / Saint Paul Twin Cities Metro Area, Minnesota, USATagsreligion and religious architecture, traditional culture

Orchids at the Minnesota State Fair

Posted onAugust 29, 2014July 16, 20207 Comments

The Minnesota State Fair is in full swing with all the farm animals, midway rides, and fried food on a stick anyone could ever hope for. But there are also less well-known attractions that some Read More …

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

Rushing Water at Minnehaha Falls, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Posted onJune 30, 2014November 20, 20202 Comments

It’s been a wet spring here in the Twin Cities, which means that Minnehaha Creek through Minneapolis is rushing over the falls in a tumbling torrent. This has drawn large numbers of people to the Read More …

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

neon nights at Mikey's diner in St Paul Minnesota

After Dark at Mickey’s Dinner, Saint Paul, Minnesota

Posted onJune 26, 2014November 22, 2019Leave a comment

On one of the first warm evenings of spring, we took the convertible out and headed downtown to photograph the city at night. Despite gorgeous weather, the streets were nearly empty. There wasn’t a lot Read More …

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

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Exploring Minnesota State Parks

Exploring Minnesota State Parks

Minnesota has 76 state parks and recreation areas, with the largest concentration in the exceptionally scenic northeastern part of the state. However, there are scenic areas throughout Minnesota Read More ...

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