Since the onset of COVID 19, we have seen more visitors in State and National Parks than ever before. As wonderful as it is to see people connecting with nature, I have also heard frustration about the crowds that did not exist in these places decades ago as compared to now. If you are looking […]

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, […]

Have you ever wanted to take a road trip to some of the most haunted places in the country? If you’re looking for a spooky adventure, look no further. This article will provide you with a list of some of the most haunted places in the Midwest. If you love a thrilling adventure, visiting historical […]

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 […]

This summer was very busy-we traveled the country from the Pacific Northwest, Minnesota’s North Shore & Canadian borders to the Gulf Shores of Florida- and tons more in between! I am a school social worker, so I consider myself a part time traveler (even though I do travel throughout the school year too!). With anticipation […]

Welcome to your ultimate guide to planning to family vacation to the Black Hills, SD! This destination is family friendly and has something for all ages! You will find a weekend itinerary for a road trip throughout some of the most famous destinations in Black Hills, SD. You will also find some hidden gems and […]

PIN THESE POSTS ON PINTEREST! FOLLOW ALONG WITH THE TRAVELING WILDFLOWER Whether you are camping, living the van life, at a hotel or vacation home rental, we can all agree finding a place to stay is important- and part of what makes the journey so much fun! I have stayed in some wonderful homes and […]

PIN THESE POSTS ON PINTEREST! Florida Family Vacation in St. Pete by the Gulf Shores Florida is well known for it’s beaches and beautiful spots for vacations. A Florida family vacation in St. Pete by the Gulf Shores gives plenty of access to Florida’s best beaches. There are plenty of amusement parks, trails to hike […]

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 […]