Are you looking for a little taste of Germany but not wanting to travel too far? Look no further than New Ulm, MN. Located 90 miles southwest of Minneapolis, New Ulm MN offers a little taste of Germany with it’s food, shops and gatherings like Oktoberfest. New Ulm is nestled along the beautiful Minnesota River […]

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 […]

I grew up a country girl on a 100 acre farm surrounded by animals and beautiful forests in Minnesota. Some of my first lessons in life was on sustainable living and on how to leave things better than I found it. After college, I worked for a school that focused on environmental learning and would […]

If you are looking for a getaway that has it all, Arizona may be the perfect destination for you. There is a dynamic range of places to visit in Arizona, from ski slopes at the Snowbowl in Prescott to 50 foot Saguaro cactuses near Tucson. Here are 12 incredible places to visit in Arizona from […]

Have you ever wanted to visit those places that pop up on your screensaver? Visiting the Lower Antelope Canyon was exactly that experience for us! We went on a 7 day road trip throughout Arizona, and our visit to Antelope Canyon was by far our favorite experience of the week! Read and save our article, […]

I flew to Oregon to explore and travel Portland, a city known for “being weird”. Truly, it is one of America’s most unique cities and one of the few I would consider living in. Portland offers diverse places to eat, infamous scenery such as Multnomah Falls, home to the country’s largest book store and some […]

We are lucky to be only 30 minutes away from the adorable town of Northfield, MN. When people ask me what my favorite towns in Minnesota are, I will always say Grand Marais, Stillwater, Taylors Falls, Lanesboro and Northfield. Northfield has a special place in my heart because I have been going there since 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]