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100 Miles of something
http://www.mississippi-river.org has a great website with information on where to stay, eat, shop, and things to do – all around Lake Pepin. There are several 100 Miles of… links: vistas, boating,...
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I Love Farmer’s Markets
Who doesn’t enjoy a farmer’s market? I simply cannot image anyone that would not. The hustle and bustle of it all make the market a great place to spend some time. The wonderful smells of food and...
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Vergas Baby!
That’s right Vergas; not to be confused with Vegas. Vergas is a little town in Otter Tail County in Northern Minnesota. Their claim to fame – World’s Largest Loon. It is a beauty…all twenty feet of...
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Bridges showcase historic event
On May 14th, 2013 Minnesota became the 12th U.S. state to approve same-sex marriage. The first lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender couples will able allowed to tie the know when the law takes...
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2013: Week #22 Photography
Short work-week due to the Memorial Day holiday – hooray! I love short weeks. I would have loved it more if the weather was decent, but that is the way this holiday usually goes around here – rain,...
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Southwest MN – #1 The To and From
After a short drive to drop off the furry kids at grandma's house, we set out for Southwest, MN - specifically Pipestone, MN. I've wanted to make this in-state journey for some time now and just...
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Southwest MN – #2 Gibbon, MN
Gibbon is situated along the Western edge of the Sibley County boarder. This small town of just under 800 has character much like others in the region.
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Southwest MN – #3 Pipestone National Monument
For countless generations, American Indians have quarried the red pipestone found at this site. These grounds are sacred to many people because the pipestone quarried here is carved into pipes used for...
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Southwest MN – #4 Blue Mound State Park
The "mound" definitely sticks out of the landscape with cliffs up to 100 feet high. The Sioux Quartzite bedrock can been seen from quite a distance; even though it is pink in color, it appeared to...
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Southwest MN – #5 Morton, MN Monuments
On a hill overlooking the beautiful Minnesota River Valley and the city of Morton, stand two 52-foot tall granite monuments. These monuments are known as the Birch Coulee and Loyal Indian Monuments.
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Minnesota North Shore – Summary
Life is usually a bit cooler along the North Shore with the breezes blowing over that 40 degree water. You could say it is a natural air conditioner. If you have ever been to Duluth, you know full well...
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Minnesota North Shore – Gooseberry Falls State Park
Gooseberry Falls is the first state park you will encounter heading North from Duluth. This “gateway to the North Shore” is situated 40 scenic miles North from Duluth along Hwy 61 and the beautiful...
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Minnesota North Shore – Split Rock State Park
Split Rock is the second state park along the North Shore. This park is best known for its historic lighthouse – which is touted as one of the most photographed in the United States. The lighthouse...
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Minnesota North Shore – Tettegouche State Park
Tettegouche is the third state park you will encounter on the North Shore of Lake Superior. It sits 58 miles northeast of Duluth in Lake County on scenic Minnesota Highway 61. The park's name stems...
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Minnesota North Shore – Temperance River State Park
In 1957, Minnesota organized 539 acres into the Temperance River State Park. This park is a gorgeous. There are several miles of hiking trails to explore and direct access to the Superior Hiking Trail....
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Minnesota North Shore – Cascade River State Park
Cascade River is the sixth park you will encounter while traveling the North Shore. This park doesn’t have much of a presence right off the road; there is a wayside that looks out over Lake Superior,...
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Minnesota North Shore – Judge CR Magney State Park
Judge C.R. Magney is the seventh park you will encounter along the North Shore. Devil’s Kettle Falls is the main draw here. This is a very unusual, and even mysterious waterfall. As you can see in...
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Minnesota North Shore – Grand Portage State Park
Grand Portage is the last and final state park along the North Shore. It was the newest state park in Minnesota until 2010. Lake Vermilion State Park is now the newest. I look forward to visiting...
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Minnesota North Shore – Cooter Pottery
As we traveled along the North Shore on our way to Gooseberry Falls State Park we stumbled upon an interesting destination. Cooter Pottery is located a few miles northeast of Two Harbors, MN; the turn...
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Minnesota North Shore – Two Island River/Taconite Harbor
The Two Island River is approximately 15 miles long and flows into Lake Superior in northeastern Minnesota at Taconite Harbor. This private harbor is maintained by the Minnesota Power Company and...
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