cool adventures

Exploring Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post

A combination of exhibits & educational information, Mille Lacs Indian Museum & Trading Post provides insight into the history & lives of the Ojibwe people.

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I caught my first fish with McQuoid’s Inn on Mille Lacs Lake!

In the land of 10,000 lakes, I think babies are born with fishing poles in their hands, so I'm not sure anyone in Minnesota believed I'd never caught a fish.

Ecuador

Travel to Ecuador: Things to do in Quito

Quito is a bustling metropolis with many hotels, restaurants, cafes, shopping centers, parks and many things to do.

Beaches

Can mere mortals visit St Barths? If so, what are some things to do in St Barths once you get there?

We've visited St Barths numerous times, from day trips to week-long excursions. We've arrived by plane, ferried over by boat, stayed in hotels & rented villas.

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Eddy’s Resort on Mille Lacs Lake: A cool, eclectic lakeside resort that celebrates its historic past

Eddy's Resort on beautiful Lake Mille Lacs molds rich history that dates back to 1960 into a fun, warm and inviting resort with a definite cool factor.

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Exploring Brainerd Lakes Minnesota

We discovered an outdoor paradise in central Minnesota, a beautiful region just a couple of hours north of Minneapolis-St. Paul: Brainerd Lakes!

Brainerd Lakes

A Brainerd Zip Line high flying adventure

Ready for some high-flying fun in the Brainerd Lakes area? Head over to Brainerd Zip Line at Mount Ski Gull for a few hours of soaring over the treetops.

New York

Do you ♥ love New York?

We worked through a "Things to do list" with 30 items to try and fall in love with New York City.

California

Martin Ray Winery

Driving up Laguna Road toward Martin Ray Winery, the first thing you'll notice is a water tower soaring high above the vines against a perfect Sonoma sky.

Brainerd Lakes

Madden’s Resort in Brainerd Minnesota: Laid-back luxury, world-class golf & fun for everyone

Nestled amidst a lush forest & bordered by the sparkling waters of Gull Lake, Madden's Resort is home to golf, stunning sunsets & a laid-back lifestyle.

Brainerd Lakes

Enjoying beautiful Gull Lake aboard Destiny Cruises in Brainerd Minnesota

An afternoon on Gull Lake aboard the Destiny Cruises yacht is the perfect way to explore the 38 miles of picturesque coastline and sparkling waters.

Brainerd Lakes

Paul Bunyan Land, home to a 26 foot tall talking lumberjack

Paul Bunyan knows your name! At Paul Bunyan Land the famous lumberjack sits 26 feet tall with eyes that blink and a head that swivels & he greets you by name.

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Dorset Minnesota: Home of America’s youngest mayor & the “Restaurant Capital of the World”

It's not every day that you visit a town and, upon arriving, the mayor and the former mayor meet you and take you on a tour. But then, not every town is Dorset, Minnesota. There's a lot happening in this unique little town in north central Minnesota with a population of 22.

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cool adventures

Photography, ephemera, genealogy

Exploring Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post

I caught my first fish with McQuoid’s Inn on Mille Lacs Lake!

Travel to Ecuador: Things to do in Quito

Can mere mortals visit St Barths? If so, what are some things to do in St Barths once you get there?

Eddy’s Resort on Mille Lacs Lake: A cool, eclectic lakeside resort that celebrates its historic past

Exploring Brainerd Lakes Minnesota

A Brainerd Zip Line high flying adventure

Do you ♥ love New York?

Martin Ray Winery

Madden’s Resort in Brainerd Minnesota: Laid-back luxury, world-class golf & fun for everyone

Enjoying beautiful Gull Lake aboard Destiny Cruises in Brainerd Minnesota

Paul Bunyan Land, home to a 26 foot tall talking lumberjack

Dorset Minnesota: Home of America’s youngest mayor & the “Restaurant Capital of the World”

Itasca State Park: Crossing the Mississippi Headwaters

Park Rapids Minnesota: Small town charm at the gateway to the Mississippi River

Fun awaits in Detroit Lakes Minnesota