Brian Fischer 
Minnesota Weekend Away MN Weekend Away: Great Minnesota Getaways If you need an adventure or a relaxing getaway, all you need is a weekend away. Across Minnesota, plan a getaway and. . . find something new℠. … Read more
Zumbrota Covered Bridge Zumbrota Covered Bridge: Zumbrota, MN Wooden bridges like the one in Zumbrota served a practical purpose of extending the lifespan of the bridge. Romantic charm has drawn visitors to covered bridges for decades, marking our region’s rural history. Typical wooden bridges lasted only nine years, but designers found covering them extended the … Read more
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: MN Winter Activities The start of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon in Duluth, MN attracts hundreds of racing fans. Mushers and sled dog teams race out of the starting line at the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon. Sled dog-athletes sleep and travel in boxes … Read more
Jailhouse Inns: MN Bed & Breakfasts Jailhouse Inns: Minnesota Bed and Breakfasts Travelers to the southern MN town of Wykoff can spend the night in its historic 1913 jail. The Wykoff jail has been converted into a two-room suite, with a full bath and shower. Check Into Jail for a Night at a Minnesota Jail … Read more
Grand Ely Lodge: Ely, MN Grand Ely Lodge: Ely, MN Situated on Shagawa Lake, Grand Ely Lodge welcomes visitors with its classic northwoods feel. In the warmer months the Lodge offers fishing boats and pontoons for hourly or daily rental. Many of Grand Ely Lodge’s rooms overlook Shagawa Lake – for those that don’t the … Read more
Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum: Alexandria, MN Pristine classic boats abound at the Alexandria, Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum. Larson’s Falls Flyer became popular during the MN resort boom of the 1930’s in the Brainerd Lakes region. Classic wooden boats, all in showroom quality, are on display at the museum including Chris Craft … Read more
Places to Stay in Minnesota MN Lodging: Places to Stay in Minnesota Discover distinctive places to stay in every region of Minnesota. Stay in a tent by the campfire or in a lodge by a stone fireplace. Find a hotel or a quaint bed and breakfast. Explore historic inns and rustic cabins. Lowell Inn: Stillwater, … Read more
Historic Forestville, MN State Park Historic Forestville, MN State Park: A Walk through History Forestville was settled in 1853 and became a bustling rural town by 1860. Photo Credit: MN Historical Society Today, many of the town’s original buildings still stand and are open for tours. Tools and equipment left behind are still on the … Read more
7 Top MN State Parks for Camping Best Places to Camp: 7 Top MN State Parks for Camping Built in 1905, the historic Glendalough Lodge is the heart of Glendalough State Park. Stretches of beautiful sandy beaches line Annie Battle Lake within Glendalough State Park. The Minnesota prairie leaps to catch the sky at Upper … Read more
Things to Do in Spring in MN Things to Do in Spring in MN: Spring is Blooming in MN The arrival of spring marks the start of maple syrup season in Minnesota. As winter thaws to spring, head to an MN maple tree tapping event. The sweet smell of boiling maple sap is a sure … Read more