Find Solitude in Isle Royale National Park
Isle Royale National Park is a 45-mile-long island of pristine wilderness located in Lake Superior. The park is isolated and can only be accessed by…
Traverse Historic Highways in Voyageurs National Park
Voyageurs National Park is in northern Minnesota, near the Canadian border. The park boasts over 218,000 acres of pristine lakes, forests, and waterways. Visitors from…
7 of the Least Visited National Parks
Attendance, thus crowds, at national parks varies widely. Here, I’m highlighting some of the least visited national parks. Last year, Great Smoky Mountains National Park…
Gooseberry Falls State Park
The North Shore of Lake Superior is dotted with picturesque waterfalls, sensational hikes, and sweeping views. Fortunately, you can experience all 3 at Gooseberry Falls…
Kettle Falls: A Peculiar Spot in Voyageurs National Park
Kettle Falls in Voyageurs National Park was part of the historical route of the fur traders. These French Canadians transported furs and other goods by…
11 Summer Vacation Ideas
It’s never too late or too early to plan your next trip. So branch out and try something new this year. Need inspiration for summer…
The Point in Grand Marais
Grand Mara is a small town in Minnesota with a population of less than 1500. This delightful community is located on the North Shore of…
Donuts in Grand Marais, MN
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. So, I always research breakfast options before my travels. When planning for our stay in Grand Marais,…
Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge
Duluth, Minnesota is a historic port city on Lake Superior. This community is situated at the westernmost point of the Great Lakes. It is an…
Mall of America
The Mall of America in Bloomington, MN (Minneapolis/St.Paul) is the largest indoor mall in the U.S. We recently stopped at the Mall of America when…
Tip & Tee: Relaxing in Voyageurs National Park
Travel tees make the BEST souvenirs! In Tip & Tee, I show off an awesome tee I picked up on my trip and share a trip…
Voyageurs Ellsworth Rock Gardens
The main attraction of Voyageurs National Park in Northern Minnesota is the lakes. Water covers 40% of this national park. Of course, there is lots…
Tip & Tee: Voyageurs Visitor Center
Travel tees make the BEST souvenirs! In Tip & Tee, I show off an awesome tee I picked up on my trip and share a trip…
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Kakabeka Falls in Ontario
The North Shore of Lake Superior is littered with waterfalls. There are so many great parks and hikes in this area that it’s not possible to see them all in one trip. So, how to choose which ones to visit? Our…
Thunder Bay Amethyst Mine
On our recent trip to the North Shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota, we stayed in Grand Marais. However, we decided to take a day trip to Thunder Bay, Ontario to visit one of Canada’s amethyst mines. We selected the Amethyst…