Activities
Capturing the Beauty
Capturing the Beauty With every vacation there is that special moment that you don’t want to forget. Getting those moments caught on camera will keep them alive forever. Here are some of my tips to keep your Minnesota travel memories unforgettable. Family and Friends The first thing that people seem to regret is not taking…
Read MoreBest Minnesota State Parks for Hiking
Best Minnesota State Parks for Hiking Consider hiking some of the Minnesota State Parks. All across Minnesota there are 66 state parks; from the smallest, Franz Jevne, to the well known and largest, Itasca State Park , there are hundreds of hiking trails to explore. Ranging from ½ mile loops to 300+ miles long that…
Read MoreMinnesota Camping: Take the Kids Camping
MINNESOTA CAMPING: TAKE THE KIDS CAMPING Camping with your kids can be an enriching experience. Thinking about a few things ahead of time could certainly make the experience even better than you thought. Camping in Minnesota offers many different options. You can tent camp in Minnesota, rent a camper, go to a Minnesota resort with…
Read MoreBest Time to Look for Aurora Borealis
Best time to look for Aurora Borealis Few things in life are as unforgettable as seeing the fabled Aurora Borealis. My first time was in the summer of 2000 when I was a teenager working as a dock boy for a small resort just outside of Voyageurs National Park. At first I didn’t believe my…
Read MoreBring the Kids Along
BRING THE KIDS ALONG When you think of a vacation, is leaving the kids at home the first thought? Let’s change that! There are so many activities that can create memories that last a lifetime for both you and your children. All around Minnesota there are adventures that any age can enjoy. When families are…
Read More7 Perfect Days in Park Rapids, MN
7 PERFECT DAYS IN PARK RAPIDS, MN If you are looking for some suggestions for a perfect 7 days in Park Rapids, continue reading. If you are staying in another area of Minnesota, there are certainly some similar things to do in that area as well. Monday – Relax. Remember what lake life is all…
Read MoreReading Retreats
READING RETREATS Since the beginning of Covid people are looking for ways to pass the time while we are all closed inside. I, like many others, picked up reading again. Most believe that reading is a solitary activity but now-a-days it can be a group adventure. Reading Retreats are the way of the future! For…
Read MoreDog Days of Summer
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER Now-a-days more people are going on vacation with their dogs. This can be so much fun but it is a lot of work and responsibility as well. I am here to help! The first thing to think about is if your Minnesota resort is pet friendly. Do some research and see if…
Read MoreMemories of Life at the Lake
MEMORIES OF LIVE AT THE LAKE My brothers and I were lucky. Our parents loved going to the lake! It was the big trip of the year each summer. We started out at a resort on Cass Lake and moved over to Lake Belle Taine when family friends bought a resort. We made that an…
Read More3 Ways to Naturally Learn More About Minnesota
3 WAYS TO NATURALLY DISCOVER MINNESOTA Do you know what bird makes that chirping sound? Can you identify that animal rustling in the brush? Do you know how to identify the types of trees you see? There are many ways to enjoy nature and learn about and NATURALLY discover Minnesota. 1 GO FOR A WALK …
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