New York Botanical Garden
In the heart of the Bronx, far beyond the skyscrapers of Manhattan, the New York Botanical Garden offers 250 acres of old growth forest, manicured lawns, and gardens and a glorious Victorian conservatory. It is Read More …
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Building a trip around the New York Pass
There is a lot to see and do in New York City and, while there are plenty of free options, most of the marque attractions carry hefty admission fees. I use links to improve your Read More …
New York City’s Sea Glass Carousel
I just got back from a week in New York City. I did all sorts of cool stuff while I was there (more on that in future posts), but I did NOT ride the Sea Read More …
The 9-11 Tribute Lights will be on in NYC
Today is the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center in New York City and, once again, twin beams of light will rise above the city tonight in tribute to the Read More …
A quiet Saturday in West Concord, Minnesota
I’d expect Saturday to be a busy time in a small town, but that wasn’t the case when we stopped by West Concord, Minnesota, on our way to Rochester from Nerstrand Big Woods State Park. Read More …
Fall colors in Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
Fall is in the air again this week, so it seems like a good time to take a virtual visit to Mille Lacs Kathio State Park in north central Minnesota. I use links to improve Read More …
A stormy afternoon at the Stony Point fish house
The Stony Point Road intersects Scenic Highway 61 (the old road, not the new bypass) about 10 miles north of Duluth. It’s a quiet road that lacks big tourist attractions. What it offers instead is Read More …
Grand Portage Rendezvous on the shores of Lake Superior
Imagine for a moment that the year is 1797. The USA is a young adult, a country still developing both politically and geographically, still deciding who she is and how much land she wishes to Read More …
Grand Portage Powwow
Each summer the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa holds a powwow with drumming, singing, and dancing. (There are also sporting events, bingo, traditional foods, and more.) While some portions of the powwow are Read More …
Moody Blue Round Barn, Chisago City, Minnesota
Yes, the barn built by Charles Moody in 1915 really is both blue and round. I use links to improve your experience using this website. Some may be affiliate links that pay me a small Read More …