Hi, I'm Karen.
I'm excited to share with you my adventures as I galavant around both near and far, exploring everyday adventures through my camera lens.
I'm excited to share with you my adventures as I galavant around both near and far, exploring everyday adventures through my camera lens.
All in Travel
The holiday season in New York City is nothing short of magical, with its endless places to see twinkling lights, festive decorations and holiday events to take part in. So if New York has been on your bucket list for awhile, maybe consider taking a trip during the holiday season for it to be even a little more magical!
If you’ve been wrestling with the idea of making trip up to Ely, Minnesota but not sure where to start, let me be the first to tell you that you should absolutely go! Keep reading to learn more about the area, things to do, great hiking spots, places to stay and most importantly – where to eat, in this charming small town in Northern Minnesota.
Shortly after learning about the great Sandhill Crane migration, we decided it was high time to plan a trip down to Nebraska and see these beautiful birds for ourselves! So if you’re a bird enthusiast like my husband or just curious about the Sandhill Crane migration, this post has got you covered!
Over the Christmas holidays we took one of our favorite trips to date - Germany! There is a lot to see, do and goodies to eat while spending the Holidays in Germany and this post has you covered if you’re planning a trip there yourself.
Whether you're seeking a family vacation, romantic getaway, friends-cation, or solo adventure, Door County offers something for every type of traveler. If you only have a few hours or several days, there is plenty to explore! Below is everything I did (and I few I wish I did) on my recent trip that can help you plan your visit.
New Orleans is such a unique city and has been on my bucket list of places to visit for a very long time. The architecture, the food, the music, the history, NOLA really seems to have it all!
Minnesotan’s are an active bunch and take full advantage of the outdoor spaces we have. That might be even more true in the winter because it’s not easy to get out and about, but we do it anyway.
So rather than hiding under a heated blanket until Spring, here are some insider tips for things to do in Minnesota this winter, embrace the cold like a local and break up that cabin fever!
The holidays are upon us and unlike last year, we can take full advantage of what the season has to offer again! From pop-up markets to beautiful light displays and bars who’ve taken ‘deck the halls’ to another level (and put even Clark Griswold to shame,) there is no shortage of ways to get in the festive spirit in the Twin Cities!
I recently got back from not one, but 2 long weekends in Kansas City and had such an amazing time! There is so much you can pack into just one weekend from eating BBQ, bar hopping, strolling through museums, and checking out the seemingly never-ending supply of amazing street art, Kansas City is one amazing city!
The Park Rapids Lakes Area is a favorite family summer vacation destination for so many city dwellers looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With it’s proximity to nearby towns like Walker, Akeley and Nevis, and so many recreational opportunities nearby, Park Rapids really is the quintessential “Up North” escape you’re looking for!
For all those wanderlust seekers out there, times are tough. Despite the severity of the pandemic, if you’re open to being a little creative there are still plenty of safe adventures to be found close to home.
Here are some of my favorite Mini adventures you can have no matter where you live, and I hope they can inspire you to try a few!
I’ve recently had the opportunity to spend a couple of weekends in Duluth, MN, and it was awesome! Even considering the COVID factor, I was able to see and experience some of my favorite things, while also finding some new places along the way.
The holidays may look a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean all of our favorite traditions have to change. In fact, given the on-going pandemic, I think keeping a few of our favorite traditions is more important than ever to make our “new normal” feel a little less isolating.
The pandemic has left a lot of us looking for things to do outside. I’ve been hitting the trails a lot, but sometimes I’m just not up for a difficult hike. So after spending the majority of 2020 wandering around outside, I’ve compiled a list of what I think are the easiest hikes that nearly everyone can do.
I look forward to Fall every year. When the air gets cooler, the colors turn golden, and pumpkin spice is in everything, I can’t wait to partake in all of my favorite things the short season has to offer.
I’ve been hitting the trails recently and my most recent trek was along the St. Croix River, about 40 mins outside of the Twin Cities.
I had a wonderful solo-adventure day full of woods, prairie, wetlands, and river trails that were all too good not to share. Read more about it below!
I’ve learned to be pretty flexible during the pandemic, working around last minute cancelations, location closures and crowd avoidance. With all of that said, it is still pretty disheartening when you set your intentions to go somewhere as responsibly as possible only to have to change course because of over-crowding.
If anything good has come out of the COVID pandemic it’s how much people are exploring close to home and utilizing all of the green spaces that we normally take for granted.
