I'm excited to share with you my adventures as I galavant around both near and far, exploring everyday adventures through my camera lens.
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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!
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 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’m always on the lookout for new parks to visit within a stone’s throw of home - which in my case is south Minneapolis, and it’s become even more important during this very on-going pandemic.
My husband and I recently discovered the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Bloomington, and it’s quickly becoming one of our favorite spots to visit!
Last week my husband surprised me with the most amazing early birthday present - an Old Town kayak! He has had his own Old Town fishing kayak for over a year and knew that I was interested in joining. I’m not much of an angler myself, however, I’m happy as a clam just paddling around aimlessly and taking photos.
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.
Over the weekend, my friends and I attended the Winter Kite Festival and Art Shanty Projects on Lake Harriet.
I’ve attended the Art Shanty project a few times over the past couple of years, but this was my first time to see the kite festival. It was amazing to see so many people out enjoying public art on a cold winter day.
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!
Last week, my husband and I joined our friends at Hammerheart Brewing to take a step back in time and enjoy a traditional Viking meal put on by Daniel Serra, a culinary archaeologist and cookbook author specializing in Viking-age food.
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!
