Family Travel
Cabin Ownership Vs. Renting Your Stay
After years in the land of 10,000 lakes, summers in its waters, and fires on the shores, a question often springs to one’s mind. It’s a question that most people who live in Minnesota ask themselves at some point or another: should I buy a cabin? Cabin Ownership vs. Renting Maybe you’ve spent years going…
Read MoreThanksgiving at a Lake Resort
As nostalgic and fun as having everyone to your house for a large feast can be, it can get taxing, too! There’s the cooking, the entertaining, not to mention the simple fact of having to make sure your house is ready to host everyone. Enter: a holiday getaway. In 2019, my family left the Twin…
Read MoreResort vs Vacation Rental: Which One Fits Your Vacation Style?
We all want our precious vacation time to be everything we hoped for—whether that’s fun-filled days with family or a peaceful retreat. With so many accommodation options out there—resorts, vacation rentals, hotels—how do you choose the best fit for your needs? 🏨 Resorts vs. Vacation Rentals: The Key Differences I’ve stayed at resorts, vacation rentals,…
Read More10 of the Best Summer Camp Games
Ah, summer break. A time for leisure, recreation, and takin it easy – especially if you’re spending part of it with your friends and family! But a ten year old can only sit while the adults play cribbage for so long… Here in Minnesota, you’re going to be hard-pressed to find someone with no childhood…
Read MoreFive Unique Adventures on Fish Trap Lake
You’ve planned a trip to central Minnesota and are staying on Fish Trap Lake – but what will you do? Relax on the shore, listen to the loons, read…but your legs are antsy, and your soul longs for adventure. Welcome to Fish Trap Lake! Surrounding the dead center of Minnesota is over 1,160 acres of…
Read MoreTop 5 Tips To Stay Safe on Your Summer Adventures
As summer begins to fully round the corner, many plans have already been set, and some already in motion. You can pack as much bug spray, bandaids, and water as you want, and you still may face scenarios you aren’t ready for. But isn’t that part of the adventure? Summer and winter are the two…
Read MoreThe Best Summer Month for a MN Vacation
Summer in Minnesota. Those beautiful three months — June, July, and August — that have thousands coming back from southern states to live, and thousands more from all over to vacation. Our pristine lakes, clean air, and long days evoke strong desires to just spend as much time as possible on the water. If you…
Read MoreBest Books to Read on Break
There are many moments while on vacation that beg for the perfect book. The quiet time when you’re curling up before the fire in the evening with the scent of fresh air lingering in your hair. Watching the kids hurl themselves off the end of the dock and into the lake. Floating in the middle…
Read MoreTop 10 Things to Do Near Little Falls
Most people in the world, and even many in the state of Minnesota, have never heard of Little Falls. Or if they have, it’s just a place to gas up or pass by on their way to the cabin up north. That’s unfortunate, because there are so many interesting things to see, taste, and experience…
Read MoreSpring Break at the Lake
Sure, the hot sandy beaches of Florida or Cozumel are inviting in the spring, especially if you live in a cold climate. The idea of sitting on a beach in the sun with a frosty drink in your hand seems idyllic. At least, until you think of all the time, energy, and money it will…
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