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    12 Best Things to Do in Taylors Falls, MN

    Kristen Glazer / April 11, 2021

    Plan Your Adventure Taylors Falls, MN is an adorable, unique town with plenty to do. Just one hour north of Minneapolis, hike through Interstate State Park, visit a sculpture park, grab pizza and…

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  • Local Travel Writers Share Their 35 Favorite MN Parks

    Kristen Glazer / April 6, 2021

    Expert Advice from Those Who Know Best I’m so excited to celebrate National Walking Day on April 7 by partnering with local Minnesota travel writers who love walking, hiking and exploring as much…

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    Ultimate 7 Day Midwest Road Trip

    Kristen Glazer / March 27, 2021

    Taking My First Road Trip This past March, Nic and I took a road trip. Starting from the Twin Cities, we visited Rapid City, South Dakota, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Kansas City, Kansas, and…

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    Epic Things to Do in Stillwater, Minnesota

    Kristen Glazer / March 21, 2021

    Such a Quaint Town Stillwater is a special place. It’s an adorable, quaint town nestled along the St. Croix River. The downtown area has a huge selection of restaurants, bars, bakeries, and ice…

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  • 8 Incredible Waterfalls Near the Twin Cities

    Kristen Glazer / March 14, 2021

    Waterfalls are Breathtaking in Any Season I love waterfalls and if I can find a hike that includes one, I’m all for it. Whether it’s a hot summer day and the water is…

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    11 Winter Things to Do in Mankato, Minnesota

    Kristen Glazer / February 22, 2021

    There is So Much to Do in Mankato Located just over an hour from the Twin Cities and Rochester, Mankato is an easy day trip, or an overnight visit if you have the…

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    80+ Dog-Friendly Things to Do in Minnesota

    Kristen Glazer / February 16, 2021

    71shares Facebook Twitter Pinterest Minnesota is a Very Dog-Friendly Place When it comes to spending time with your pup, Minnesota is full of dog-friendly places. Our Newfie, Ole, comes with us on so…

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    Romantic Things to Do in the Twin Cities

    Kristen Glazer / February 8, 2021

    Get Romantic with Your Sweetie Even with frigid temperatures in Minnesota, there are plenty of ways to snuggle up and get warm and cozy with your honey. Whether it’s for Valentine’s Day or…

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    Best Winter Things to Do in Stillwater, Minnesota

    Kristen Glazer / February 1, 2021

    Visit Stillwater in the Winter Stillwater has a rich history and is considered the birthplace of Minnesota. In 1848 the first territorial convention that began the process of establishing Minnesota as a state…

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  • A Duluth Winter Weekend Getaway

    Kristen Glazer / January 22, 2021

    Visiting Duluth in the Winter is Magical Last weekend Nic and I went on a quick getaway to Duluth. We left the Twin Cities around lunch time on Friday and stayed through Sunday.…

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Expedition Kristen

Hi! I’m Kristen – a Minnesota-based travel writer. I love exploring Minnesota and all it has to offer. You can usually find me checking out Minnesota’s hidden gems by hiking, kayaking, and scouting out dog-friendly breweries and trails.

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