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Travel guides and stories about the Minneapolis and Saint Paul Twin Cities Metro Area in the American state of Minnesota
If you are anywhere near Minneapolis, Minnesota, you are fortunate to have a couple more weeks to see the truly wonderful show Re-Riding History: From the Southern Plains to the Matanzas Bay at All My Read More …
Every February Hudson, Wisconsin, throws a big party built around hot air balloons. The Hudson Hot Air Affair is a chance for fans of hot air balloons to gather. In 2016 that included the opportunity Read More …
I’m lucky to have traveled to so many wonderful places around the world, but some of the most beautiful and fascinating cultural experiences I’ve had have been right here in Minnesota. There is a lot Read More …
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. I use links to improve your experience using Read More …
To see hot air balloons glowing in the distance promises a night of pure magic. There is something primeval about a hot air balloon at night.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …