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Most of the sandy spit on which Provincetown is located is part of the Cape Cod National Seashore This area, known as the Province Lands, is characterized (today) by long sandy beaches and large, sparsely Read More …
It appears that today will be yet another perfect summer day and on such a day, what can be better than time spent on the water at the shore? So here we are, at the Read More …
We take a break at the Black Cat Tavern, which offers valet parking and a view of the harbor along with a tasty lunch! Everything’s better with a view of the water. After lunch we Read More …
Falmouth has a charming historic downtown. Today part of that historic area is home to an antique show. It is perfect for wandering on a sunny morning. Because I am visiting with a friend, I Read More …
The University of Minnesota has a variety of trial gardens and fields where they experiment with plants of all types. These can provide a refreshing taste of the country for city dwellers. They also offer Read More …
The Dakota Rail Trail runs from Wayzata to Saint Bonifacius, winding through the Lake Minnetonka area for over 13 miles. I am expecting to see a lot of scenes like this: However, most of the Read More …
I was out roaming around the county roads of central Minnesota last weekend. Most of the scenery consisted of the usual rural images (corn, soybeans, wetlands, prairie flowers, and old barns), but then we came Read More …
Lake Vermilion is located in northeastern Minnesota, 4-5 hours north of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area, roughly between the towns of Tower (on the east) and Cook (on the west). DNR Recreation Compass With about Read More …
I asked my mother to recommend a scenic route between Sauk Centre and the Twin Cities that would let me avoid the freeway for awhile. She said there wasn’t one unless I really liked looking Read More …
Lake Vermilion is about as close to the Boundary Waters as you can get without actually going there. (And if you do want to go into the Boundary Waters, access is available via nearby Trout Read More …