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. […]

Montana is known for it’s big skies, sprawling ranches and wild life. I have road tripped through Montana several times, and each visit has been filled with some of the most beautiful sights we have ever seen. This blog article shares our itinerary from our stay in St. Ignatius, under the Mission Mountains. The Mission […]

Get your planners out, and make sure to save this of places to travel in 2025! I have been a traveler since I was young. While every place I have been has impacted me for the better, there are certain destinations my soul longs to go back to. There are some places that just change […]

The start of a new season in Minnesota means the start of new, exciting activities and adventures. My friends and family from other areas of the country have asked how Minnesotans survive the long winter days. I want to share my list of our favorite winter activities that I have given to friends & family […]

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. […]