Disclosure: Meet Minneapolis facilitated our visit to the Hennepin History Museum. However, all opinions are my own. Growing up in suburban Chicago, I spent many a Saturday volunteering with my mom at our local historical society. I loved learning…
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Disclosure: Visit St. Paul facilitated our tour of the Wabasha Street Caves. However, all opinions are my own. One of the first times I visited the Twin Cities, I stumbled upon the Wabasha Street Caves. Even though…
Disclosure: Meet Minneapolis facilitated our visit to the Mill City Museum. However, all opinions are my own. While I’ve spent a fair amount of time in Minneapolis, I realized that I know very little about the…
Sure, summer is swell. But I’ve always been a shameless lover of autumn, especially in Des Moines. Whether it’s breathing in the first crisp mornings or unpacking favorite sweaters, there’s something extra special about this time…
Disclosure: The Roseville Visitors Association and the Courtyard Marriott Minneapolis St. Paul / Roseville hosted our stay in Roseville. However, all opinions are my own. One Fine Day is a series inspired by my favorite now-defunct Chicago Tribune…
When I travel, I love to explore local wineries and craft breweries to get a taste (literally) of the area. Over the years I’ve toted home growlers of craft brews from adventures and even helped stomp grapes at an Iowa winery. But a “brewstillery”? That was a delightful new experience for me.
state Disclosure: Our trip to fair was hosted by the Roseville Visitors Association and the Minnesota State Fair. However, all opinions are my own. When we first started planning our trip to the Minnesota State Fair, I…
Disclosure: Our trip to fair was hosted by the Roseville Visitors Association and the Minnesota State Fair. However, all opinions are my own. While I’m not a native Iowan, I have a little sweet spot for…
Summer festivals are staples of many small Iowa towns. Earlier this summer my mom and I traveled through the rolling hills of northeast Iowa to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Nordic Fest. While Decorah is a beautiful…
What do you do while celebrating Decorah, Iowa’s 50th annual Nordic Fest? Visit the Vesterheim Museum—the National Norweign-American Museum and Heritage Center—of course! But even when it’s not the town’s biggest summer celebration, the Vesterheim Museum is a great place to learn more about the area’s rich heritage.