If we lived in a world of Octobers, how magical would life be? Unfortunately, fall time is usually short & sweet, with peak colors in one area lasting about 2 weeks. In Minnesota, the most magical time of the year can be considered fall. We love when all the Minnesota forests are painted shades of […]

Taylors Falls is a small town in Minnesota. It is a popular tourist destination for its natural beauty and the history of its lumber industry. It is located on the banks of the St. Croix River, which separates Minnesota and Wisconsin, near the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The town has been called “The Gateway to […]

What is your favorite thing about fall time? Is it the fall foliage? Being able to wear cozy socks and sweaters and feel the crisp, fall air? How about the nice fall hikes & enjoying your favorite hot beverage? I love fall because EVERYTHING feels better fall time- especially exploring and going on outdoor adventures. […]

When you think of Vermont, what comes to mind? Most likely, the famous New England fall colors that cover the entire state. Vermont is known as the Green Mountain State, and is famous for it’s ski resorts, maple syrup, Mount Mansfield and Green Mountain National Forest. We had to pleasure of exploring Vermont in the […]

This summer we decided to take a camping national parks road trip out west passing through Yellowstone National Park, Olympic National Park, Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park. What we didn’t prepare ourselves for is the amazing highlights of our road trip we discovered in between! This article shares highlights from our 10 day […]

If there is a state that has surprised me in ways I would never imagine, it would be Michigan. Last summer we took a road trip around the Upper Peninsula near Lake Superior. This summer, we decided to switch things up a bit! We spend a week in the Traverse City area of Michigan, and […]

Do you enjoy cabin stays on the lake, the sound of loons singing at night and the ultimate hiking experience? Look no further than the oldest resort in all of Minnesota- Wambolts Cabin Resort near Park Rapids, MN. Wambolts Cabin Resort was originally a fishing lodge that drew fisherman from all over, opening in 1899. […]

What is there to do in West Virginia? This is a question I was asked numerous times as I shared my upcoming plans to travel east. West Virginia is the 10th smallest state, and one of the lesser populated states. However, it’s truly a hidden gem. Made up of tree covered Appalachian Mountains, there is […]

If you think the Midwest lacks breathtaking views and unique experiences, think again! We explored Eureka Springs, AR and southwestern Missouri’s Ozark Region for a weekend. It was completely unforgettable- we had no idea such a beautiful place was 8 hours south of us in Minnesota! The Ozark Region extends across 5 states: Arkansas, Missouri, […]

This April I took my partner to the North Shore of Minnesota for the very first time. We were excited, being it was both of our first times staying at the Bluefin Bay resort along Lake Superior in Tofte, MN. We had only a weekend, so I was faced with the question: What are the […]