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We arrived at the Franklin Park Conservatory late on an afternoon when the conservatory was undergoing frantic preparations to prepare for both an event later that evening and the forthcoming opening of a Bruce Munro Read More …
The Scioto River runs through the heart of Columbus, Ohio. Much of the riverfront is now parkland, a key section, the Scioto Mile, is a linear park running along the city’s historic downtown. Columbus from Read More …
We made a quick trip down to Columbus, Ohio, to spend time with old friends and explore a city we’ve never visited before. Daily snapshots: An introduction to Columbus, Ohio Downtown and Gardens A beautiful Read More …
We have the good fortune of having generous friends with a place on Leech Lake near Walker, where we joined them for the long Labor Day weekend.Leech Lake is a large, shallow lake, ideal for Read More …
My recent trip to North Dakota was a chance to see some great old barns in various stages of decay. Here’s one of my favorites. This is my contribution to Travel Photo Thursday at Nancie’s Read More …
The North Country National Scenic Trail winds through northern Minnesota near the city of Walker.Our friends have hiked various sections of the trail in this area previously and want to take a short, maybe half-mile, Read More …
We’ve rented a pontoon for an afternoon on and in the water. Our lake tour starts with a glimpse of the birds that hang out on Gull Island. We see lots of loons along the Read More …
It is a beautiful morning for a walk, so we are off on a little ramble between our lodge at Trapper’s Landing and Whipholt Beach. Once we pass the marina that serves Trapper’s Landing, the Read More …
In 1867 a fort was constructed in southeastern North Dakota to protect the overland route between Minnesota and Montana. Named for Major General Thomas E. G. Ransom, the fort consisted of twelve buildings protected by Read More …
The friend we are visiting has been taking us on a tour of the area she considers home.Among the highlights she wants to show us is a road that appears run right into the water Read More …