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Two Parks, One Morning: Wildflower Trails and Blufftop Views in Southeastern Minnesota

Two Parks, One Morning: Wildflower Trails and B...

We started the day at Carley State Park, walking the peaceful Wildflower Trail along the river. Cool air, dewy grass, and flooded bridges turned it into a shorter hike than...

Two Parks, One Morning: Wildflower Trails and B...

We started the day at Carley State Park, walking the peaceful Wildflower Trail along the river. Cool air, dewy grass, and flooded bridges turned it into a shorter hike than...

A Weekend at Glacial Lakes State Park: Sharing a Favorite Place with My Favorite Person

A Weekend at Glacial Lakes State Park: Sharing ...

Shared one of my favorite places with my favorite person. We hiked High Peak Trail, spotted ancient turtles in Signalness Lake, and ended each day with pudge pies, s’mores, and...

A Weekend at Glacial Lakes State Park: Sharing ...

Shared one of my favorite places with my favorite person. We hiked High Peak Trail, spotted ancient turtles in Signalness Lake, and ended each day with pudge pies, s’mores, and...

Waterfalls, Blufftops, and Alphabet Games – A Day of Hiking at Nerstrand and Frontenac State Parks

Waterfalls, Blufftops, and Alphabet Games – A D...

We started at Nerstrand Big Woods just after sunrise; misty trails, cool air, and Hidden Falls roaring from days of rain. Pure magic. Then we hit Frontenac State Park, hiking from blufftop...

Waterfalls, Blufftops, and Alphabet Games – A D...

We started at Nerstrand Big Woods just after sunrise; misty trails, cool air, and Hidden Falls roaring from days of rain. Pure magic. Then we hit Frontenac State Park, hiking from blufftop...

Following Laura’s Footsteps: Our Wilder Adventures

Following Laura’s Footsteps: Our Wilder Adventures

From Plum Creek to Pepin, we're following in the footsteps of Laura Ingalls Wilder! What started as a shared love for the Little House books has turned into an ongoing...

Following Laura’s Footsteps: Our Wilder Adventures

From Plum Creek to Pepin, we're following in the footsteps of Laura Ingalls Wilder! What started as a shared love for the Little House books has turned into an ongoing...

The Art Fair Survival Kit: What Keeps Me Going Through Long Days

The Art Fair Survival Kit: What Keeps Me Going ...

Being a vendor at an art fair? It’s not just showing up and setting out some prints. It’s months of prep, truck Tetris, 4,000 steps before 9 a.m., unpredictable weather,...

The Art Fair Survival Kit: What Keeps Me Going ...

Being a vendor at an art fair? It’s not just showing up and setting out some prints. It’s months of prep, truck Tetris, 4,000 steps before 9 a.m., unpredictable weather,...

A Charming Weekend in Pepin, Wisconsin

A Charming Weekend in Pepin, Wisconsin

Just back from a peaceful two-night stay in Pepin, Wisconsin and we’re already dreaming of going back. From relaxing at Harbor Hill Inn (private balcony views) to exploring four stunning...

A Charming Weekend in Pepin, Wisconsin

Just back from a peaceful two-night stay in Pepin, Wisconsin and we’re already dreaming of going back. From relaxing at Harbor Hill Inn (private balcony views) to exploring four stunning...