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Just about the first thing we do after deciding on a trip is to check out the vegan food options. Planning our trip to Alaska was no different. Alaska is known as The Last Frontier but even with an abundance of fish and fresh game, we had no problem eating vegan during our trip to greater ...

Alaska, Discovering

20 Incredible Adventures That Made Us Love Alaska

February 20, 2023

To see Alaska in person is an experience like no other. We can’t possibly find the words to describe how truly beautiful Alaska is. Our visit was in mid-September, which was perfectly timed with the peak fall colors and it added to the beauty in spades. The different autumn colors that ...

Dining, Discovering, Drinking, Minnesota

Fun Ways to Explore Joetown, MN

January 9, 2023

St. Joseph, MN, dubbed Joetown lives up to its motto of small-town warmth, big-city cool. Spend the day, or weekend, exploring for yourself just how cute and quaint Joetown is. Here are some fun ways to explore and get to know Joetown, MN. Joetown is just 8 miles west of St. Cloud, MN, For a ...

Alaska, Discovering

Chasing Fall Colors in Alaska

December 3, 2022

Chasing Fall Colors in Alaska 2022 Visiting Alaska is a trip of a lifetime and if you plan the timing right you can hit the fall color jackpot. The fall colors against snow-capped mountains and turquoise-blue glacier rivers are a sight to see. No matter where we went, fall colors were as far as ...

Dining, Mankato, Minnesota

Guide to Vegan Food in Mankato, Minnesota

July 25, 2022

Guide to Vegan Food in Mankato, Minnesota If you are traveling to Mankato and are looking for vegan food, rest assured there are a variety of options available. Here is our guide to Vegan food in Mankato, Minnesota. This list is broken down by cuisine. We have also included a map pinning all of ...

Discovering, Iowa

12 Ideas for a Couple’s Getaway in Marshalltown, IA

July 11, 2022

Located in central Iowa, Marshalltown is perfect for a couple’s getaway. Just 40 minutes east of Ames, Marshalltown offers public art, delicious food, and unique things to do. Our meals and lodging were compliments of Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce . Our opinions are our own. 12 ...

Discovering, Mankato, Minnesota

Tour the Historic Hubbard House in Mankato, MN

April 6, 2022

If you enjoy taking in some history on a road trip and are looking for things to do in Mankato, MN then you will want to tour the historic Hubbard House. We have really enjoyed touring historic homes. The craftsmanship and details are simply unmatched. The homes are actually unique, in ...

Discovering, Hotels + Resorts, Northern MN

Stay at Cantilever Distillery + Hotel for a Unique Minnesota Experience

March 21, 2022

Have you ever dreamed of staying overnight at a distillery? Grab the opportunity at the Cantilever Distillery + Hotel in Rainier, MN. Cantilever Distillery offers views of Rainy Lake which separates Minnesota from Canada and sits just outside Voyageurs National Park. We discovered Cantilever ...

Discovering, Minnesota

Impressive Maritime Art Museum in Winona, MN

February 23, 2022

You don’t have to travel to a big city to see art masterpieces from the likes of Degas, O’Keeffe, Renoir, Picasso, just to name a few. The impressive Maritime Art Museum in Winona, MN pleasantly offers the quality of an art museum you would expect to find in a much larger city. At the Maritime ...

Discovering, Northern MN

Car Enthusiasts Rev Your Engines at The Shed in Warroad, MN

February 3, 2022

For a completely unexpected experience, a stop at The Shed is an absolute must if you find yourself in Warroad, MN. We stumbled on a car enthusiast’s dream collection of classic and muscle cars at The Shed in Warroad, MN, and even more surprising is that it wasn’t even on our radar. ...

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