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7 Best Things to Do in Excelsior, Minnesota for a Day Trip Itinerary
- Kristen Glazer
- 27 September 2023
Perfect Place for a Day Trip Excelsior, Minnesota is an excellent place for a day trip. It's just over 30
Best Things to Do for a Day Trip to Cannon Falls, Minnesota
- Kristen Glazer
- 21 September 2023
Day Trip to Cannon Falls Nestled along the Cannon River, the quaint town of Cannon Falls offers a delightful escape
27 Best Minnesota Fall Bucket List Hiking Spots
- Kristen Glazer
- 01 September 2023
Is Fall the Best Season in Minnesota? Fall is a truly stunning season in Minnesota. With the North Shore in
15 Best Things to Do in Minneapolis For First-Time Visitors
- Kristen Glazer
- 20 August 2023
Minneapolis, City By Nature I recently had the opportunity to host my childhood friend and her husband for a weekend
45+ Dog Friendly Restaurants, Patios, Breweries, Hotels in MN
- Kristen Glazer
- 18 July 2023
Minnesota is Very Dog Friendly With tons of dog friendly lodging options, rooftop patios, breweries, parks, and restaurants all across
20 Great (and Cheap) Things to Do in Dickinson, ND
- Kristen Glazer
- 09 July 2023
A Long Weekend in Dickinson, ND Welcome to the vibrant city of Dickinson, ND, where adventure and entertainment await at
Your Guide to the Best List of Summer Camping Essentials
- Kristen Glazer
- 26 June 2023
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Summer Getaway to White Eagle Resort in Northern Minnesota
- Kristen Glazer
- 13 June 2023
Summer Getaway to White Eagle Resort There aren’t many family-run resorts left in Minnesota, and White Eagle Resort in Northern
Top 14 Things to Do in Door County, Wisconsin
- Kristen Glazer
- 30 May 2023
The Cape Cod of the MidwestDoor County, Wisconsin, is often referred to as the Cape Cod of the Midwest and
20 Dog Friendly Things to Do in Madison, Wisconsin
- Kristen Glazer
- 15 May 2023
Spend a Weekend with Your Pup Enjoying Mad CityMadison is Wisconsin’s capital city and is about four hours from the
9 Best Things to Do in Kasson, Minnesota
- Kristen Glazer
- 28 April 2023
Experience the Charm of Kasson's Small Town I'm really excited to be writing a blog post about Kasson, my husband's
5 Surprising Health Benefits of Regular Sauna Sessions
- Kristen Glazer
- 11 April 2023
Saunas Offer More Than Just Relaxation Picture this: You're sitting in a hot, steamy room, sweat pouring down your face,
8 Bucket List Travel Destinations in Wisconsin
- Kristen Glazer
- 28 March 2023
More than Just America's DairylandWisconsin is a unique midwestern state with coastlines on two Great Lakes and an interior known
A Guide to 20 Must-Do Minnesota Outdoor Adventures
- Kristen Glazer
- 15 March 2023
Your Outdoor Minnesota Guide Are you looking for a detailed guide to Minnesota's outdoor adventures? As someone who was born
Top Four Airbnb Rentals in Lutsen, Minnesota
- Kristen Glazer
- 06 March 2023
Unique North Shore Properties Unique and beautiful Airbnb rental properties can be found all over Lake Superior's North Shore. I've
10 Health Benefits of a Polar Plunge and Cold Therapy
- Kristen Glazer
- 20 February 2023
An Ancient Practice Polar plunge, cold exposure, cold therapy, cold water immersion, therapeutic hypothermia. Whatever you call it, this ancient
The 17 Best Museums in Minnesota
- Kristen Glazer
- 30 January 2023
Minnesota is Rich in CultureMinnesota is known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes. However, we also boast stunning murals, world-class
10 Indoor Places in the Twin Cities To Bring Your Dog This Winter
- Kristen Glazer
- 17 January 2023
Winter Can be Hard for Dogs and PawrentsAs the winter season in Minnesota turns bitter cold, taking walks outside with
10 Ways to Travel More in the New Year
- Kristen Glazer
- 03 January 2023
Make Travel a PriorityIf you’re anything like me, traveling is a priority, and you’re already thinking about where to go
Solo Travel: 10 Benefits of Traveling Alone
- Kristen Glazer
- 16 December 2022
Have You Ever Traveled Solo?Solo travel may seem like a scary idea at first, but it can bring incredible benefits
2022 Holiday Gift Guide
- Kristen Glazer
- 22 November 2022
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26 Things to Do for Winter in Minnesota
- Kristen Glazer
- 13 November 2022
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3 Forest Parks Near the Twin Cities
- Kristen Glazer
- 17 October 2022
The Benefits of Forest Bathing Forest Bathing is a Japanese term for absorbing the forest atmosphere. Time spent sitting or
14 Awesome Fall Activities to Do in Minnesota
- Kristen Glazer
- 05 October 2022
Fall is an Incredible Season in Minnesota Fall might be the most beautiful season in Minnesota. With cooler temperatures, and
5 Reasons to Visit Lift Bridge Brewing Co.
- Kristen Glazer
- 27 September 2022
Lift Bridge Brewing Co. sponsored this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Lift Bridge Brewing Co.'s Unique StoryLift
10 Dog Friendly Things to Do in Fargo
- Kristen Glazer
- 18 September 2022
This post was sponsored by Visit Fargo-Moorhead and North Dakota Tourism. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Fargo, More
Honest Review of ISLE’s Stand Up Paddle Board
- Kristen Glazer
- 05 September 2022
ISLE's Stand Up Paddle Board's Origination ISLE was founded in 2004 by two college buddies in California. They've been around
17 Great Things to Do in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Kristen Glazer
- 25 August 2022
Eau Claire is a True Hidden GemEau Claire, Wisconsin is a hidden gem! Located about 90 minutes from the Twin
The 10 Best Fall Day Trips to Take in Minnesota
- Kristen Glazer
- 16 August 2022
Minnesota is a beautiful place year-round, but the fall is an especially gorgeous season here. The cooler air and the
8 Sunflower Fields Near the Twin Cities
- Kristen Glazer
- 08 August 2022
Nearby Sunflower Fields Sunflower season is upon us. It's a beautiful time of year, but it doesn't last long. Sunflower
A Summer Weekend Exploring Duluth’s Hidden Gems
- Kristen Glazer
- 02 August 2022
I absolutely love spending time in Duluth, whether it’s a quick stop on our way to Grand Marais or a
18 Free Things to Do in the Twin Cities
- Kristen Glazer
- 26 July 2022
Minneapolis and St. Paul have so much to offer, and so many of the best things to do are totally
8 Reasons to Love Thrifty Traveler
- Kristen Glazer
- 18 July 2022
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5 Reasons to Visit Big Rock Creek
- Kristen Glazer
- 11 July 2022
Did you know that nestled just a few miles north of Taylors Falls is one of the most historic pieces
How to Plan a Trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (for Beginners)
- Kristen Glazer
- 28 June 2022
Minnesota's Best Kept SecretThe Boundary Waters Canoe Area in northern Minnesota is an oasis of more than one million acres
10 Top Things to Do in Chicago (72 Hours)
- Kristen Glazer
- 06 June 2022
Chicago, the Windy City Chicago is an incredible city with a seriously impressive food scene, tons of breweries, a historic
10 Awesome Things to Do in Richfield, Minnesota
- Kristen Glazer
- 30 May 2022
Richfield is a Great TownRichfield, Minnesota's slogan is the "urban hometown," and it's a perfect way to describe it. Richfield
9 Must-Do Things in Madison, Wisconsin
- Kristen Glazer
- 23 May 2022
Wisconsin's Capital CityMadison is Wisconsin's capital city and it's just over four hours from the Twin Cities making it a
10 Best Things to Do in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Kristen Glazer
- 15 May 2022
Is Milwaukee the Midwest's Hidden Gem? Milwaukee, Wisconsin may be one of the midwest's best-kept secrets. This underrated, laidback city
7 Great Things to Do in La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Kristen Glazer
- 10 May 2022
Plan Your Trip to La Crosse, Wisconsin La Crosse, Wisconsin is a cute river town just over one hour from
12 Best Summer Road Trips from Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Kristen Glazer
- 04 May 2022
We've made it through another Minnesota winter and can now enjoy summer in this beautiful state. From waterfalls and rooftop
27 Fun Things to Do in St. Paul, Minnesota
- Kristen Glazer
- 28 April 2022
Is St. Paul the Better of the Twin Cities?Over the years, the Twin Cities have gained national attention for being
How to Spend 7 Epic Days in Paris
- Kristen Glazer
- 22 April 2022
Paris is the Heart of Europe Paris is an incredibly romantic city with charming cobblestone streets and a vibrant history.
5 Best Day Trips from Paris
- Kristen Glazer
- 04 April 2022
Awesome Paris Day TripsWhile Paris is an absolutely incredible city, sometimes it's fun to get away from the crowds and
7 Best Things to Do in Ely, Minnesota
- Kristen Glazer
- 31 March 2022
Visit Ely, Minnesota in Any SeasonEly is a quaint, small town deep in the Northwoods of Minnesota. It's the gateway
6 Unique Minnesota Airbnb Homes
- Kristen Glazer
- 20 March 2022
Unique and beautiful Airbnb homes can be found all over Minnesota. If you’re looking for a special vacation without having
15 Great Things to Do in Rochester, Minnesota
- Kristen Glazer
- 13 March 2022
Rochester is Totally UnderratedMy husband grew up just 15 minutes outside of Rochester, so I've been lucky to have spent
Minnesota Camper Van Rental (5 Things to Know)
- Kristen Glazer
- 06 March 2022
Where to Rent Your Minnesota Camper Van I recently went on my first camper van trip with my dog, Ole
Epic Spring Break Things to Do in Minnesota
- Kristen Glazer
- 22 February 2022
Enjoy Spring Break in MinnesotaWhile many spring break trips bring people to Florida beaches or Colorado ski mountains, there is
5 Unique Minnesota Winter Events
- Kristen Glazer
- 13 February 2022
Consistently ranked as one of the healthiest and fittest cities in the United States, the Twin Cities offer a plethora
72 Hours Exploring LA with Locals
- Kristen Glazer
- 06 February 2022
Los Angeles, an Intriguing UtopiaTwo of our friends moved to LA about seven years ago and last month we flew
10 Travel Books To Give You Wanderlust
- Kristen Glazer
- 29 January 2022
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Most Unique Airbnb on Minnesota’s North Shore
- Kristen Glazer
- 24 January 2022
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Best Things to Do in Washington D.C.
- Kristen Glazer
- 13 January 2022
Washington D.C. Is MagicalI grew up on Long Island and Washington D.C. is just over a four-hour drive from my
Cozy Winter Getaway to Stillwater, Minnesota
- Kristen Glazer
- 14 December 2021
Stillwater is Such a Quaint TownStillwater is an adorable, quaint town nestled along the St. Croix River. The downtown area
9 Reasons to Visit Crosby, Minnesota During Winter
- Kristen Glazer
- 12 December 2021
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18 Awesome Things to Do in Minneapolis
- Kristen Glazer
- 14 November 2021
Minneapolis is the Midwest's Cultural HubOver the years, the Twin Cities have gained national attention for being the midwest center
20 Must-See Places Along Minnesota’s North Shore
- Kristen Glazer
- 07 November 2021
Minnesota's North Shore Is BreathtakingLake Superior’s North Shore is a truly magical place. Parts of the North Shore remind me
2021 Holiday Gift Guide with Discount Codes
- Kristen Glazer
- 01 November 2021
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Top 5 Minnesota Winter Destinations
- Kristen Glazer
- 24 October 2021
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14 Awesome Things to Do in Duluth, Minnesota
- Kristen Glazer
- 17 October 2021
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12 Awesome Things to Do in Burnsville, Minnesota
- Kristen Glazer
- 10 October 2021
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An Honest Rumpl Blanket Review
- Kristen Glazer
- 03 October 2021
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4 Reasons to Visit the Renaissance Festival
- Kristen Glazer
- 26 September 2021
The Renaissance Festival is Super Unique In 2021, the Renaissance Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary in Shakopee, Minnesota. The Renaissance
How to Spend One Day in Victoria, Minnesota
- Kristen Glazer
- 20 September 2021
Victoria is a Cute Town Rich in History Just 30 minutes west of downtown Minneapolis is the quaint town of
7 Reasons to Visit the Afton Apple Orchard
- Kristen Glazer
- 12 September 2021
Apple Orchards are a Great Fall ActivityVisiting an apple orchard and picking your own apples is a Minnesota tradition, and
Best Things to Do in Hastings, Minnesota
- Kristen Glazer
- 06 September 2021
Hastings is a True Gem Hastings is a great town located just 25 minutes south of St. Paul. As you enter
5 Reasons to Visit the Minnesota State Fair
- Kristen Glazer
- 31 August 2021
The Great Minnesota Get-Together Many people refer to the Minnesota State Fair as the Great Minnesota Get-Together or the 12
Visit Northern Wisconsin and Ironwood, Michigan
- Kristen Glazer
- 22 August 2021
Vilas County and Ironwood, MichiganI recently took a trip to Vilas County in northern Wisconsin, and Ironwood, Michigan, which is
13 Quirky Things to Do in Wisconsin Dells
- Kristen Glazer
- 22 August 2021
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48 Hours in Minnesota’s Bluff Country
- Kristen Glazer
- 15 August 2021
Spend a Weekend in Bluff Country Minnesota's Bluff Country is an incredible part of our state. While it's a great
12 Unmissable Things to Do in Mantorville
- Kristen Glazer
- 03 August 2021
Mantorville, More Than Meets the Eye Mantorville is a small, unassuming town. But if you take the time to explore
10 Reasons to Visit Ruttger’s Bay Lake Resort
- Kristen Glazer
- 26 July 2021
Something to Do for the Whole Family Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort is located just two hours north of Minneapolis. First
15 Unique Things to Do in Faribault
- Kristen Glazer
- 21 July 2021
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110+ Things to Do in the Berkshires
- Kristen Glazer
- 14 July 2021
The Berkshires, a Truly Special Place The Berkshires is a rural region located in western Massachusetts. Many restaurants, hotels, and
10 Great Reasons to Visit Waseca
- Kristen Glazer
- 06 July 2021
Waseca, a Small Town with a Big Personality Waseca is known for its comfortable and friendly atmosphere, and it's just
8 Fun Things to Do in Alexandria
- Kristen Glazer
- 29 June 2021
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8 Fun Things to Do in Luverne, Minnesota
- Kristen Glazer
- 20 June 2021
Ladies Camping Trip in LuverneWould you drive over three hours to take a camping trip with 20 strangers? I didn't
Inspiration for Your Day Trip to Northfield, Minnesota
- Kristen Glazer
- 14 June 2021
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9 Epic State Parks Along the North Shore
- Kristen Glazer
- 07 June 2021
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10 Great Reasons to Visit Cook County
- Kristen Glazer
- 01 June 2021
Cook County is the North Shore's Most Northern SpotCook County is the most northern part of the North Shore. It
14 Awesome Things to Do in Otter Tail County
- Kristen Glazer
- 24 May 2021
The Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener In partnership with Explore Minnesota, I was invited to Otter Tail County to celebrate the
How to Spend a Spring Day in Stillwater
- Kristen Glazer
- 17 May 2021
Stillwater is a Historic and Charming TownStillwater is a special place with an adorable, quaint town nestled along the St.
10 Reasons to Visit Pine City
- Kristen Glazer
- 11 May 2021
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Ultimate Minneapolis Brewery Bike Tour
- Kristen Glazer
- 05 May 2021
See the Cities in a Unique Way The Twin Cities are known for having a ton of incredible breweries. What
Best Things to Do in Grand Marais, Minnesota
- Kristen Glazer
- 26 April 2021
Don’t Wait to Visit Grand Marais Like We Did I can’t believe I’ve lived in Minnesota since 2011, and my
18 of the Best Instagrammable Minneapolis Murals
- Kristen Glazer
- 18 April 2021
Find the Best Murals in Minneapolis The Twin Cities have a lively art and music scene, and the painted murals
12 Best Things to Do in Taylors Falls, MN
- Kristen Glazer
- 11 April 2021
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Local Travel Writers Share Their 35 Favorite MN Parks
- Kristen Glazer
- 06 April 2021
Expert Advice from Those Who Know Best I've partnered with local Minnesota travel writers who love walking, hiking and exploring
Ultimate 7 Day Midwest Road Trip
- Kristen Glazer
- 27 March 2021
Taking My First Road Trip This past March, Nic and I took a road trip. Starting from the Twin Cities,
Epic Things to Do in Stillwater, Minnesota
- Kristen Glazer
- 21 March 2021
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8 Incredible Waterfalls Near the Twin Cities
- Kristen Glazer
- 14 March 2021
Waterfalls are Breathtaking in Any SeasonI love waterfalls and if I can find a hike that includes one, I'm all
11 Winter Things to Do in Mankato, Minnesota
- Kristen Glazer
- 22 February 2021
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80+ Dog-Friendly Things to Do in Minnesota
- Kristen Glazer
- 16 February 2021
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15 Romantic Things to Do in the Twin Cities
- Kristen Glazer
- 08 February 2021
Get Romantic with Your Sweetie Even with frigid temperatures in Minnesota, there are plenty of ways to snuggle up and
Best Winter Things to Do in Stillwater, Minnesota
- Kristen Glazer
- 01 February 2021
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A Duluth Winter Weekend Getaway
- Kristen Glazer
- 22 January 2021
Visiting Duluth in the Winter is MagicalLast weekend Nic and I went on a quick getaway to Duluth. We left
12 Great Twin Cities Parks for Cross-Country Skiing
- Kristen Glazer
- 06 January 2021
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5 Tips for Traveling More Often in 2021
- Kristen Glazer
- 01 January 2021
How to Travel More Often This Year2020 was a difficult year, filled with change, uncertainty, and loss. One thing many
My Experience Flying During the Covid-19 Pandemic
- Kristen Glazer
- 17 December 2020
Flying Delta During Covid-19I recently had my first experience flying for the first time in almost a year. Flying during