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 […]

Affordable Lakeside Cabin with All the Views! The North Shore of Minnesota gets all the glory for it’s beauty- but the Northwoods of Minnesota is just as gorgeous with so much to offer. We were lucky enough to explore this area during fall time, and it is one of the most beautiful places to view […]

When people hear “Minnesota” they think: Snow, Winter, Cold. However, no one can celebrate the holidays by embracing the winter wonderland like Minnesotans can! We try to find creative ways to enjoy the cold months. During the holidays, driving or walking through a holiday lights drive thru is a magical experience. Here are some of […]

Take a Family Vacation to the Wisconsin Dells Wisconsin dells is a resort located in Wisconsin that offers many family-friendly activities. It is located on the Wisconsin River, and is one of the most popular family vacations in the United States. For those who want to explore the woods, there are nature trails and lakes. […]

Cabin Season in the Midwest View this post on Instagram A post shared by Janessa Amber 🌲MN+ BEYOND✈️ (@thetravelingwildflowerr) There are times I want to travel to an iconic destination, yet want to have a remote place to get away from it all. When we planned a fall getaway to the Water Capital of the […]

Places To Go And Things to See in Minnesota Follow Along With the Traveling Wildflower PIN THESE POSTS Explore MN: Defining What Makes a Town Charming Explore Minnesota with my list of Minnesota’s 17 most charming towns. There are a lot of places to go in Minnesota. While our bigger cities, like St. Paul, Minneapolis, […]

PIN THIS POST! So you want to go on hiking trip? You couldn’t have picked a BETTER activity. Hiking is seriously one of the most rewarding activities I have ever done. I love hiking because losing my mind in the woods helps me to find myself- every time! Sometimes, I plan my hiking adventures (especially […]

Sometimes the smallest towns have the biggest charm. Waseca, MN is located off of HWY 13 and HWY 14, about an hour away from Minneapolis, MN. Waseca means “rich” in Dakota language, referring to it’s rich soil for farmland. It shouldn’t be surprising that Waseca is a farming community, which is reflected in plenty of […]

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. […]

This summer was very busy-we traveled the country from the Pacific Northwest, Minnesota’s North Shore & Canadian borders to the Gulf Shores of Florida- and tons more in between! I am a school social worker, so I consider myself a part time traveler (even though I do travel throughout the school year too!). With anticipation […]