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 […]

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10 Fall Destinations in Minnesota for Autumn Colors

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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 […]

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Bluefin Bay on Lake Superior: Things to Do During a North Shore Weekend Trip

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We love visiting Lake Superior’s North Shore in MN anytime of year. Eight years ago,we took our first road trip along Highway 61 & we never looked back! Eight years later, we have made some of the most unforgettable memories here. My children have been raised along the North Shore- and I wouldn’t change a […]

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The Ultimate Itinerary for North Shore MN: Lodging, Hiking and Places to Eat

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Let’s take a Minnesota winter vacation! Plan your dream winter vacation in Grand Marais, MN near Lake Superior. Make sure to pin or save this blog post to plan your next solo or family vacation in this dreamy town near Canada. In this blog, you will find: Nearby Winter Activities Nearby Winter Hikes Best Places […]

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Fun Things to Do for a Minnesota Winter Vacation to Grand Marais

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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, […]

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Explore Minnesota: 17 Must See Charming Towns

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Grand Marais MN offers scrumptious seafood options, tons of local coffee shops (sweetened with local maple syrup), hundreds of hikes offering scenic views, canoe and kayak trips with hundreds of lakes to choose from, boat tours, state parks decorated with waterfalls- and did we mention Betty’s Pies? We didn’t? My bad! All joking aside, it […]

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4 Day Road Trip Itinerary for North Shore and Grand Marais MN near Lake Superior

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Minnesota is known as the land of 10,000 lakes, and with that comes over 20,000 trails to hike. Every town has some type of gorgeous trail to explore with unique features. We are always looking to explore new Minneapolis hikes, North Shore hikes and MN hikes in general! We bring to you some of our […]

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15 Best Trails for Hiking in MN for Family Adventure

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Grand Marais MN of the North Shore may be a town of estimated 1,500 people, but it’s overflowing with trails to hike, waterfalls to follow, local foods to enjoy, art to discover and memories to be made. The following post features some of our favorite things to do in Grand Marais over the years. Voyager […]

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20 Best Ways to Experience Grand Marais MN Along Lake Superior

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One of the most exciting things about traveling is trying new food places and hidden eats that you do not have back home. I have traveled all over the United States and I can confidently say some of my favorite cuisine comes from small lake towns (Two Harbors through Grand Marais) along Lake Superior’s Highway […]

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The Best Restaurants in Grand Marais MN Along Highway 61 of Lake Superior

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Shop Backcountry’s Massive Selection of Gear, Clothing, and Outerwear on Sale! To all my midwest readers, whoever said you had to travel internationally or fly out of state to enjoy one of the most scenic routes in America? Pack warm clothes, some snacks, a bottle of water and jump in your car to experience the […]

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21 Places to Visit for a Road Trip Along North Shore MN

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