One of our favorite areas of Minnesota, the state we call home, is Cook County. With sweeping views of giant Lake Superior, rocky coastlines, thick forests, an abundance of waterfalls, the Sawtooth Mountains (home to the highest elevation in the state), endless outdoor adventures, and...
We went to St. Joseph, Missouri, with no preconceived notions. Neither Micah nor I knew anything about the city, and what we uncovered during our long weekend visit, was a city full of surprises. We found hidden gems around every corner. Delicious restaurants, adorable boutique...
Our recent trip to Rapid City, South Dakota, was filled with delicious food, fantastic coffee and beer, beautiful natural landscapes, great people, and adorable wildlife, but it was also filled with something else. An entire weekend of misty, foggy weather. The fog was so bad...
Towering canyon walls stand on either side of you. Wading upstream, you travel through a river in ankle to waist deep waters. A walking stick in one hand keeps you steady, while a snug dry suit keep you warm from the icy water at your...
We walked into the tiny airport and checked in at the front desk. There were no lines, no security measures, and only a couple of other people in view. We took a seat and waited. It didn’t take long until we were greeted by our...
Food tours are always a fun way to taste a variety of local dishes and get a feel for a new culture. So, when we were in Wilmington, North Carolina, we did just that! We went on a food tour with Taste Carolina Gourmet Food...
Throughout our visit to Wilmington, North Carolina, we were continuously surprised with the fascinating history, culture, museums, nature, restaurants, and bars in the city. We spent the weekend exploring one exciting stop after the next and had a wonderful time.Our base for the weekend was...
There are so many wonderful outdoor adventure opportunities in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. During our early spring visit, it was a bit too windy to go SUPing or kayaking, or to try surfing for the first time. The perfect compromise? Taking a boat tour to...
Our recent trip to North Carolina sent us straight to the coast for some adventures in Wrightsville Beach. We spent a couple of days by the beach and then made our way to Wilmington for the weekend to soak up some city life.We had a...
When we made plans to visit Anchorage, Alaska, in the winter, we knew our visit had to include a trip to explore one of the many glaciers in the state. So, after our road trip to Homer, we made Matanuska Glacier the next stop on...
Utah has quickly become one of our favorite states in the U.S. We’ve visited four times in the last couple of years, and each visit leaves us wanting more. The landscapes are diverse and the opportunities for outdoor adventures are outstanding. Our most recent visit...
The Grand Canyon is just one of those places that has left its mark on us. The splashes of pink shining off the rocks at sunset, the Colorado river that twists throughout the rocks thousands of feet below, the vast nothingness spread out before our...
