Discover new adventures in western Wisconsin. When I moved to Polk County in 2021, I was hesitant. While I loved the idea of my tiny abode in rural...
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Explore Microvacations That Stay Close to Home
These mini getaways feel worlds away. Sometimes, you just need a break—but your schedule might laugh at the idea of a weeklong getaway. Enter the...
Take a Day Trip To Northfield
Northfield is a charming and family-friendly getaway that offers something for everyone. Start your Saturday morning at the Riverwalk Market Fair,...
Introducing Culture Through Travel
Whether at home or abroad, it’s never too early to enrich your learning through travel. Here are six ways you can engage with different cultures:...
I Know Places Travel Explores Romantic Destinations
Celebrate life and love through travel. The world is your oyster. It’s a familiar saying encouraging us to see the beauty all around. And while it...
Ann Bancroft Shares Her Stories of Exploration
Polar explorer and educator Ann Bancroft on discovering your path, spreading hope and embracing the adventure outside your door. There’s a...
Baby Go! Board Books Explore Global Cultures
Board book series by travel expert Vanessa Christensen introduces children to global cultures. Vanessa Christensen loves to explore. Whether it’s in...
Autumn Adventures Close to Home
It’s the time of the season for unforgettable local explorations. Whether you embark on a day trip or settle in for a weekend staycation, don’t...
Enjoy the Best of the Midwest This Summer
Summer is here, and we’re packing up the car and returning to some of our favorite Midwest destinations! The Upper Peninsula (UP) of Michigan: Drive...
Travel Leaders Gives Tips for Multigenerational Trips
Multigenerational travel is trending and for good reason. There’s a Trendy term for this type of travel, but you wouldn’t know it by one. It’s like...
Wilder Retreat Offers Scenic Winter Staycations
A getaway on the St. Croix River is an idyllic setting for a staycation. To explore the St. Croix Valley in the summertime is to experience classic...
Walking in a Winter Wonderland at Big Rock Creek
Big Rock Creek celebrates the nostalgia of winters gone by. Winters in the Midwest are built on tradition, and in the St. Croix Valley, one family...
All Aboard the Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway
View fall colors from The Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway. Autumn rolls around each year with the same spectacular showcase of changing...
Travel Around the Valley This Summer
Add these destinations to your summer bucket list. Going into 2023, I started thinking about how to be more intentional with my time—and for me,...
Exploring the World of Birding
Mother’s Day marigolds turn a lifelong passion into a nationally recognized eco-tour business. When photographer and birding guide Kyle Te Poel was...
Creating Place Out of Space at MPS
The Airport Foundation MSP’s art program invites travelers to pause. An average person traveling through the Minneapolis-St. Paul International...
A Tale of Wanderlust in Minnesota
Minnesota Public Radio host Kerri Miller offers guided adventure trips. There is a saying that travel broadens the mind, but Kerri Miller takes that...
Miracle At Big Rock Brings Dazzling Holiday Fun to the St. Croix Valley
The winter wonderland is back for its second year of lights, holiday cheer and more. The snow is aglow at Big Rock Creek thanks to the Miracle at...
Packing Tips & Tricks
Vacations are full of fun activities, sightseeing and experiences, but packing for a vacation can feel overwhelming. Here are a few of my go-to...
Water Street Inn Welcomes New Management
New management for historic inn. Since we last checked in with Stillwater’s Water Street Inn, the historic hotel has big news to share. Owners Chuck...
