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 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 recently took a trip to Florida and Seaside was part of our itinerary. I have never been to Seaside, and I found it to be a very interesting place! Here is my perspective. Enjoy! 1) Enjoy the Quaintness Seaside, FL is a very quaint town and between Destin and Panama City, Florida. You will find…
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 “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 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 Are you like me and love to learn? Do you love new adventures? As someone who loves to learn and enjoy new adventures, the Evolution of the Heartland event in Manning, Iowa intrigued me as something I wanted to attend. It combined a few things I enjoy – agriculture, history and small town life. On an early…