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 tagged Travel
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!
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!
We’ve been weathering the storm of the Coronavirus in the US for several months now, and throughout all of the uncertainty one of the things that have kept me going is taking a break and getting outside. In Minnesota, where I live, we have been extremely fortunate to have full access to the outdoors, even during the stay at home order.
There can be a lot of pressure put on Valentine’s Day and finding the perfect gift that goes beyond the typical pink + red everything, chocolate-covered whatever and bouquet of over-priced roses that will immediately drop in price the second Feb. 14th is over.
Instead, I’ve pulled together a list of things that I personally own (or would love to receive, hint hint) that would be perfect for the adventure seeker in your life!
Winters in Minnesota can be long, but that doesn’t mean we need to stay cooped up. In fact, I’ve come to love braving the outdoors in winter. The snow helps dampen the sound, the crowds are nearly non-existant and if you go far enough north, it can feel like you stepped right through the cupboard into Narnia.
If you’ve never been to Des Moines, or like a lot of people outside of the Midwest, have never even heard of Des Moines, stay tuned! I have some great things below to share with you that might make you want to stop and check out the “flyover state.”
If you ever find yourself driving through South Dakota, spending some time in the Black Hills National Forest is a must!
Custer State Park is just one of many inside the forest, and I recently spent a lovely weekend enjoying some quality time checking out all that it has to offer.
We recently spent a lovely mid-October weekend up in Grand Marais, MN learning how to make pine needle baskets at the North House Folk School, and I’m excited to share all of that knowledge with you!
Going back to the Badlands National Park as an adult with an entirely new appreciation for all types of adventures was everything!
Most people stop just long enough to snap a photo before getting back into their car and continue heading west. But I’m here to tell you that the Badlands are badass and you should absolutely explore them deeper!
I have a few solutions for bringing camera gear with me, depending on the situation. If I’m just going out for the day around town, I pop on the smallest lens I have and throw my camera inside my purse. Or I might not even try to hide the fact I have a camera and just wear it using my cross-body strap.
However, If I have more time on my hands, like say, a road trip, for example, I will bring everything I have! It’s so nice to house all of my gear in one spot. It makes it easier to stay organized, find what I need and get out and shoot!
I have met several Minnesota natives who have never even been to Duluth, let alone see all of what the North Shore has to offer! So look no further friends. I’ve put together a list of what to pack, where we stayed and my favorite must-see things to do on your trip up north to take the guess work out of your travel planning!
I count myself very lucky to have been able to visit China, not once, but twice in the past few years. After having just returned home after spending a few weeks bouncing around China on a work trip, and I’ve prepared a list of 15 very important things you’ll want to do before you go!
If you’re planning a Key West vacation of your own, keep reading for some ideas of places to stay, where to eat and fun things you can do.
We had an excellent trip, and I want to share with you everything we did so you have an idea of what adventures you can find if you ever make a journey down to the Southernmost Point yourself!
A few weeks ago, a buddy of mine told me about this amazingly bizarre, organic shop and music venue he went to in seemingly the middle-of nowhere, Minnesota. Naturally, my curiosity was sparked when he began to describe all of the quirks and wonders to be found inside this old General Store, like the ancient cash register, glass mason jars filled with goods and the music venue upstairs, and I knew I had to go check this place out for myself.
In 2018, I made it my resolution to address my anxieties head on. I’ve learned a TON and want to pass on these 19 tips and tricks to you, so that you can live your best life in 2019!
‘Tis the season for holiday markets, and we kicked things off by attending the American Swedish Institute’s Julmarknad.
With over 40 local artisans, traditional Swedish treats and events throughout the day, it’s one of my favorite Christmas markets!
We recently spent 4 days exploring Olympic National Park along the coast of Washington. The park is absolutely breathtaking. You drove along highway 101, a winding road surrounded by mountains, ice cold lakes and pine trees larger than most of the buildings downtown.
