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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What is one thing you enjoy doing no matter where you travel to? One of my favorite things about traveling is trying new food. I especially enjoy coffee shops with an array of coffee flights! Whether they’re hot, iced or seasonal drinks, save this list as your guide to coffee flights in Minneapolis MN and […]

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Your Guide to Coffee Flights in Minneapolis MN and Beyond

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The Black Hills, SD has become one of my favorite family road trips for many reasons: there are so many awesome towns near each other to explore (Keystone, Deadwood, Rapid City, Custer, Wall), gorgeous nature sights (the Badlands, Custer State Park, Wind Cave National Park) and it’s a cheaper family vacation. I want to share […]

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10 Reasons to Take a Black Hills SD Road Trip to Hot Springs

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Carmel by the Sea is a picturesque town located on the Monetary Peninsula in central California. If you are planning a California road trip, make sure to plans some adventures near Carmel by the Sea! Known for it’s turquoise blue waters, fairy tale cottages and scenic bluffs, like the Big Sur bridge. Add these iconic […]

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10 Lovely Adventures Near Carmel By the Sea California

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Taken at the Great Smoky Mountains near Gatlinburg, TN. When I think of Tennessee and places to see, I think of Nashville, Memphis and the Great Smoky Mountains. While all those places are incredible and have something to offer, you are missing out if you do not visit Chattanooga TN! We stayed at the most […]

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10 Things to Do When You Visit Chattanooga TN

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I have always said the Midwest is underrated and Decorah, Iowa is no exception to this! Located im Northeastern Iowa about 30 minutes from the Minnesota border, this small town is packed with unique beauty- I did not feel like I was in Iowa anymore! Decorah is home to classic ice cream shops, waterfalls, wildflower […]

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10 Fun Family Things to Do In Decorah, Iowa

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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 […]

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10 Relaxing Things to Do in the Cozy Town of Ely, MN

Bear Head Lake State Park

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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 […]

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California Coast Road Trip Itinerary

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Are you looking for sandy beaches, great food, lake adventures and a getaway somewhere wild? Then the Upper Peninsula of MI (Michigan) should be on your bucket list! We were blown away by the endless beaches (the water was cold, but besides that, it gave me Florida vibes!), historic downtown and gorgeous hikes. If you […]

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Road Trip Itinerary for Upper Peninsula MI

Grand Sable Dunes

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Tucked away along the Mississippi River and the bluffs is the charming town of Red Wing, MN. You may have heard of Red Wing through the famous shoe brand Red Wing Shoes, named after this cozy town. Red Wing is located in southeastern Minnesota (part of Goodhue County) and it lies along the Mississippi River. […]

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10 Things to Do in Red Wing MN

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