In 2021, Smithsonian Magazine shared Ely, MN as one of the best small towns to visit in the United States. Since then, I have visited Ely twice and have never run out of things to do. When I want to reconnect with nature and slow things down, Ely is one of the places I escape […]

If you love the Pacific Northwest, this California Coast Road Trip Itinerary is for you! In 7 days, we explored iconic areas like Big Sur, Alcatraz and Yosemite, fancy wineries in Napa Valley and hidden gems like Bolinas and Stinson Beach. This California Coast road trip itinerary can be followed step by step or you […]

I will admit- I have driven through the Chisago Chain of Lakes area (about 30-50 minutes north of Minneapolis) on my way to Duluth or the North Shore. I never thought twice about visiting this unique area. What a big mistake I was making! Over the past couple of years, I have explored towns I […]

Are you looking for the best places to stay in MN in Duluth? No matter who you are traveling with, time of year or what the occasion is, the historic Enger’s Lofts in the heart of Duluth’s Lincoln Park Craft District has an option for you! We are lucky to have spent a weekend in […]

I have been a traveler for years and recently started to share my adventures. This blog will be different than others because it’s covering a beautiful place we stayed at in 2018. Photos I take for my current stays and blog are very different from my family vacations before I started doing features, but I […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]