When I say that there are so many fun filled adventurous things to do in MN, I truly mean it! MN is one of the most underrated beautiful destinations in the country. MN is filled with lovely towns, but I wanted to take some time to share with you some of our favorite things to […]

PIN THESE POSTS ON PINTEREST! I have always been a PNW (Pacific North West) girl since I visited Seattle, Washington in 2015. Afterwards, I visited northern California and fell in love with the San Francisco and north coast area. I think that is why I adore the North Shore of Minnesota- it reminds me of […]

When we travel, we love staying in unique Airbnband cabin rentals on Oregon coast. Airbnbs offer the comfort of home away from home where we have space, can cook and even do laundry so we can pack lighter. We especially love this option when we travel with our kids or family as it offers more […]

SAVE AND PIN THESE POSTS! Chicago has so much to offer- tons of food choices (Hello pizza!), festivals, shopping, art museums and more! However, all those options can feel stressful if you have limited time. My partner and I are taking a quick, 4-day getaway to Chicago (we are leaving from southern Minnesota on a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Gualala (pronounced “Wah-la-lah”) is a Native American phrase for “Where the water flows“. This charming coastal town is a safe haven away from the fast-paced lifestyle of towns and cities to the south of California. Located on the Pacific Northwest Coast along Highway 1 north of Sea Ranch and south of Point Arena, this charming […]

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 […]