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 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 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…
ByWanda Where is Corning, Iowa? Nestled in the rolling hills of southwest Iowa is the small town of Corning, Iowa. Corning is in Adams County, which has the smallest Iowa county population, approximately 3600 people. Corning is nearly half the county’s population at about 1500. The town is at about the halfway point of Des Moines, Iowa and…
ByWanda If you ever plan on traveling through Indiana, stop at Fair Oaks Farm. No, really, stop there, and better yet, make your trip into an overnight stay. Fair Oaks Farm is a modern working farm and at the same time, designed for tourists to visit. The concept behind Fair Oaks Farm is to give visitors a…
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 Nashville is an interesting and fun town to visit. Lots of history. Lots of music and entertainment of all types. Ever-growing. A city easy to move around in. And . . . you don’t have to be a diehard country fan to enjoy Nashville. SPEAKING OF COUNTRY MUSIC I grew up with country music. Both…