Tag: north shore

Dog-Friendly Stay: Sit. Nap. Explore. Relax. Repeat.

Dog-Friendly Stay: Sit. Nap. Explore. Relax. Repeat.

Even our BFFs—best furry friends—need a vacation, right? Those trusted canine companions work overtime, too. If you’re searching for a Lutsen-area vacation spot that is dog-friendly, here’s a hint…look no further than our pro-pup condo 142C at Caribou Highlands. In fact, the resort boasts 29 units – from condos to town homes to lodge rooms – that warmly open their doors to doggies.  Continue reading “Dog-Friendly Stay: Sit. Nap. Explore. Relax. Repeat.” →

It’s a Wrap! North Shore Gift Guide

It’s a Wrap! North Shore Gift Guide

There is so much joy and happiness in choosing special gifts for those we love the most…yet finding the perfect item can be a perfectly exhausting experience. Fortunately (go Minnesota!) we live in a state that may have more amazing makers and crafty creators per capita than anywhere in the world. Well…I don’t have data to support that claim; but, take a peek at this MN-inspired gift round-up and I think you may agree…

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99 More Reasons to Love Lutsen

99 More Reasons to Love Lutsen

 

Ready…set…soon cyclists of all ages from across the Midwest will push their pedals to match their mettle and barrel through the expansive, one-of-a-kind rugged trek that covers woods, waters and wonderland that only Northern Minnesota can deliver. Continue reading “99 More Reasons to Love Lutsen” →

MN Mix: Take Me With You

MN Mix: Take Me With You

There’s a mix of emotions in the air today. A year ago, Minnesota’s music legend Prince suddenly left a huge whole-note-sized hole in the hearts of fans around the globe. As I’ve been stirring up a quick Superior Trail Mix recipe for our North Shore trip to Lutsen next weekend, the radio spins all the favorite, fantastic and funky Prince mixes & music from past decades…I can’t help but feel pretty darn proud to call Minnesota home. Continue reading “MN Mix: Take Me With You” →

Gem of a day in Thunder Bay

Gem of a day in Thunder Bay

amethyst sorting with EvanIt had been on our bucket list (pun intended, friends!) for a few consecutive summers, seeking some hands-on adventure at an amethyst quarry near Thunder Bay, Ontario. With or without kiddos, do consider this day-trip option which will take you north of the border and into breathtaking Canadian territory… Continue reading “Gem of a day in Thunder Bay” →

Cool View

early-a-m-by-lutsen-shore-winterRiding along to Grand Marais on an early January 2016 morning, we captured this serene moment along Highway 61, near Lutsen’s lake-side park. Snow to our knees, fingers numb – this view, worth every frigid step toward blue skies.

“One kind word can warm three winter months.” ~Japanese Proverb