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 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 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 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…
ByWanda Breakfast on the Farm are great events to attend. Not only do you get out on the farm and meet real farmers, but there is education, entertainment, history and great food! Our county just completed our first ever Breakfast on the Farm in Martin County. There were nearly 500 people in attendance. We served pancakes…
ByWanda “Imagine being a 60-year old male in 1932. The stock market crash of 1929 has left you without a job and no money. Therefore, being down on your luck and wanting to find work and food, you hop on a railroad car and head west for hopefully a better life. As you enter Minnesota, you…
ByWanda Duluth is on Lake Superior in northern Minnesota and is one of my favorite places to visit! It’s a place I can let myself forget just about everything. It is a peaceful and relaxing place to escape from the busyness of life. So let’s look at why Duluth is worth visiting. A Little History: Viking Heritage When traveling…
ByWanda Blue earth origins Traveling through southern Minnesota along I90, you may notice a town by the name of Blue Earth. You may ponder the unique name. Why is the town called “Blue Earth.” Is the earth really blue? Let me explain. They named the town after the Blue Earth River, which surrounds the town. They…
ByWanda Fairmont is located in southern Minnesota along the I90 corridor. Fairmont is known as the city of 5 lakes. Water channels connect all the lakes, except for one–Amber Lake. Believe me when I say, there is no shortage of water fun! If you are looking for a place to get away from all the world’s…
ByWanda History has always been intriguing to me. And more meaningful when I know my elder relatives have some connection to the history. During our last trip to northern Minnesota, we took a trip to Ely. We wanted to do some exploring and thought we should check out the iron ore mines in the area. As…