Northfield MN Winter Walk Northfield, MN Winter Walk: Main Street MN Christmas As the sun sets hundreds of luminaries lining the streets are individually lit as seen in this photograph. Shopping abounds amongst candle lit streets. Handmade wreaths of boxwood, or spongy pine at Eco Gardens is just one distinctive holiday gift you’ll see. With … Read more
Thumper Pond Resort: Ottertail, MN Thumper Pond Resort: Ottertail, MN Located near Otter Tail Lake, Thumper Pond offers access to family activities on site and numerous lakes and parks nearby. Thumper Pond Resort guests can enjoy a meal overlooking the championship golf course. The new Willy T’s Tavern and Grill offers American fare for all … Read more
Lefse: A MN Holiday Favorite Lefse: A Minnesota Holiday Favorite Lefse, a potato flatbread, is a traditional Norwegian holiday treat that is found throughout Minnesota. Wafer thin, lefse, a Norwegian flatbread, is difficult to make but once perfected is a holiday favorite for all. Fresh lefse, just coming off of the frying plate, can be … Read more
Minnesota’s Prairieland MN Prairie Grasses and pastel-colored wildflowers blow in the breeze for as far as your eye can see. A visit to the Prairie will take you back to the time when the first pioneers crossed this land. See historic sites and state parks, rock climb or view a buffalo herd. Visit one of … Read more
Minnesota State Park Cabin Rentals Minnesota State Park Cabin Rentals: A Cabin in the Woods Situated on the edge of a prairie and hardwood forest, this camper cabin is designed to blend into the landscape. With electricity, heat, beds, a dining table and a screened in porch, cabin rentals make “roughing it” easy. Camper cabin … Read more
Grand Marais, MN: Weekend Away Grand Marais, MN: Weekend Away A quaint artist town with organic restaurants, outfitters, sailing and outdoor adventure year round, Grand Marais, MN is known for its cool lake breezes, lake effect snows ideal for skiing and snowshoeing, and relaxing activities year round. Stay for a weekend, or longer. History Best … Read more
Dorothy Molter: Root Beer Lady Dorothy Molter: The Last Homestead in the BWCA Dorothy’s Isle of Pines Root Beer, a classic, is available throughout the state. Broken canoe paddles from visitors provided a unique fence on the Isle of Pines. Molter was known for saying “kwitchurbeliakin” (quit your belly aching). Dorothy’s cabin and surrounding structures … Read more
Holidazzle Parade: Minneapolis, MN Holidazzle Parade: Minneapolis’ MN Holiday Lighted Parade Each night of the Holidazzle Parade volunteers long on waiting lists don lighted costumes to march Nicollet Mall. Storybook-inspired floats, such as Pinocchio shown above, were elaboratively lighted and animated. Lighted costumes screamed holiday cheer at Minneapolis’ Holidazzle Parade on Nicollet Mall. Even lightbulbs … Read more
MN Summer Romantic Getaway Romantic Getaways: Summer in Minnesota As you enter the Archer House River Inn you’ll be greated by the grand staircase, rich red carpet and stunning French Second Empire style ceiling. Naniboujou Lodge near Grand Marais, MN, a historic 1920’s lodge, keeps is classic charm along Lake Superior. Grand View Lodge offers … Read more
Duluth, MN Weekend Away Duluth, MN Weekend Getaway to the North Shore Sweet lake breezes, chirping seagulls and the smell of fresh cinnamon-roasted nuts and popcorn for sale along the boardwalk may bring memories of a seaside getaway. But for this getaway, be sure to head north. Just a few hours north of the Twin … Read more