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Our family to a trip to Bemidji with aspirations of seeing Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. It was a bit of a drive from central Minnesota to get to Bemidji, but our stops along the way for food, stretching and playground breaks, and a quick visit to Itasca State Park helped to break…
Minnesota is filled with places to visit that are unique and special. There countless indoor and outdoor activities across the state that you may want to consider. Here is an overview of some of the main regions or areas of the state. “The Lake” or “The Cabin” If you are heading north or west from…
U.S. Highway 61: Your Road to Adventure The North Shore in Minnesota is a unique place. The area combines a beautiful natural setting fit for any outdoor enthusiast with enough shopping and tourist attractions to quell the desires of those looking to stay inside and partake of the area’s many local shops and amenities. With…
Craft beer lovers will enjoy Waite Park’s Back Shed Brewing for it’s friendly atmosphere and unique brews. This is a fantastic craft brewery tucked away in the parking lot of Crafts Direct at 624 Sundial Drive, Waite Park, Minnesota. It is a few blocks of the main roads through Waite Park, but worth the short…
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park has a rich history. The park is one of the most popular in the state, and many visitors come here to gaze at the lighthouse and the pristine waters of Lake Superior. To fully appreciate this location, it is necessary to remember yesteryear for a moment and why and how…
History of Glensheen Mansion Historic Glensheen, a 39-room mansion on the shores of Lake Superior, invites visitors to explore its shimmering glory and misty past. Originally owned by mining speculator Chester Congdon and his wife Clara, this early 20th Century home is located at 3300 London Road, Duluth, Minnesota. Lake Superior Location Glensheen Mansion breathes…
St. Joseph, Minnesota St. Joseph, home to the College of St. Benedict a Catholic Women’s University has a quaint downtown with some great local shops. The coffee shop, the Local Blend, is amazing. We stopped in for a muffin and loved it. They were so friendly and accommodating. We love the cozy artsy atmosphere. It…
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“The Lake” or “The Cabin” If you are heading north or west from Minneapolis/St. Paul on a summer Friday afternoon, you will quickly learn that lots of people leave the cities to head out to the lakes. It seems most people that head to “the lake” have a different lake place that they head to….
Duluth Beaches – Sandy, Rocky or Developed – which is your preference? Duluth is a great place to visit. It is super family-friendly, but really pretty much everyone who goes there has a great time. Whether it is your first visit or you are a seasoned Duluth traveler, there is so much to see and…