Five Things to Love About Duluth
Five things we love about Duluth, including top attractions, viewpoints and historic sites. With bonus notes on Duluth’s best bets for restaurants, food and drink.
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More Things to Do in Downtown Minneapolis
Calling all visitors to Minneapolis, for sports, arts, eats, shopping or other: you’ll find a happy base camp in the downtown area. Try shopping in the North Loop, walking from the River to the Sculpture Garden, sampling free music on the mall, or eating at the great range of restaurants.
Top Things to Do in Milwaukee
Discover the top things to do in Milwaukee–not counting Miller and Harley Davidson. Here are best museums and galleries, top restaurants and brew pubs, and a selection of fun things to do.
Gearing Up for Travel, Again
Each new season brings new travel gear. For road trips or active travel, for city or country, find new gear and books to get you on the road again, especially of interest for boomer travelers and families.
Building a Belize Resort in the Year 2020
Building a Belize resort during the 2020 pandemic required optimistic owners and a dedicated staff. Sirenian Bay Resort in Placencia met the challenge.
The National Parks of the United States by State
A list of National Parks and Monuments by state, with links to our stories about parks we’ve visited. There are 62 U.S. National Parks, including two in American Samoa and the United States Virgin Islands. Lots of other fun facts about National Parks.
Confessions of a Serial National Park Visitor
The best deal in the world for mature travelers is the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) lifetime visitor pass for $80. It’s good at some 2,000 national parks, monuments, and federal recreation areas. Here’s more about the appeal of our National Park Service.
Plan for Your Safe Road Trip
Tips for planning a safe road trip, particularly in post-pandemic times. How to prepare for gas and food stops and lodging on your 2020 road trip.
Five Reasons to Visit Grand Marais, Minnesota
Grand Marais on Lake Superior’s North Shore in Minnesota is worth a visit for a few days. Read where to eat, shop, and stay, and find ideas for nearby day hikes.
A Winter Visit to Death Valley National Park
A winter visit to Death Valley National Park gives you a different perspective. And missing the heat is not a bad idea.