ByWanda Recently, I went on a road trip traveling through west central Minnesota. It is fun and interesting to see and learn about other parts of the state you live in. From the Northwoods to lake country to agricultural land to the southeast’s karst region to rolling hills and flat land to rocks and areas that…
ByWanda Hayward is a great getaway and vacation spot in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Hayward is nestled in the forest areas of Wisconsin and home to countless lakes and wildlife. The town has a population of about 2300, but with all the amenities, you would think it to be much larger. I decided to explore Hayward…
ByWanda Do you think about how farming has changed over the years? Farmamerica is a wonderful place to visit to learn about the history of agriculture and how it has changed over the years. Let’s start by exploring the 5 Best Things about Farmamerica. What is Farmamerica? Located on 360 acres near Waseca, Minnesota, one can…
ByWanda Minnesota history Jeffers Petroglyphs – A Slice of Minnesota History Visiting the Jeffers Petroglyphs Historic Site has been on my bucket list for a long time. This past weekend, I finally could check it off my list. The Jeffers Petroglyphs are located in southern Minnesota, near Comfrey, MN. What are the Petroglyphs and what will…
ByWanda Minnesota travel and beyond How to Enjoy Crosby-Cuyuna, MN If you are looking for a peaceful getaway trip where you can enjoy what northern Minnesota offers, I highly suggest visiting the Crosby, Minnesota area. Crosby has a rich history of iron ore mines, where many of the abandoned pits are filled with water. The area…
ByWanda I really didn’t know what to expect when I found out I was traveling to Pittsburgh. All I could think about was “steel.” But what else makes up Pittsburgh? The city is relatively small, with a footprint of about 55 square miles. It wouldn’t take long to find out what makes the ‘Burgh tick. So let’s…
ByWanda Before I visited Maine, everyone shared with me how beautiful it was. And I was not disappointed. Because I had never been to Maine, I planned to spend another day in Portland. My goal was to immerse myself in Maine’s culture–food and history. I truly loved the town. Please enjoy my pictures and thoughts about…
ByWanda Just a few words that many of us from the MARL Class VIII were thinking, saying, and feeling about our trip to Vietnam. Our MARL (Minnesota Ag Rural Leadership) group are some of Minnesota’s finest ag leaders and I could not be any prouder than to be a part of this group. And . . ….
ByWanda A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of visiting Kansas City, Kansas as part of the Midwest Travel Conference. Exploring the history of Kansas and Kansas City allows one to really think about the sacrifices people did to build our great country. Yes, sacrifices, but also triumphs. Pictures really tell the story, which is…
ByWanda A few weeks ago, I took a few days and traveled to Minnesota’s North Shore. And anyone who knows me knows this is my favorite plate to visit in Minnesota. The state’s topography is so different. Living on the southern prairie and arriving in the Northwoods – all within 5 hours. Amazing. Gooseberry Falls Our…