The Mesabi Trail stretches 162 miles from the Mississippi River in Grand Rapids, MN, to the gateway of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) in Ely. 150 miles are paved with approximately eight more to be completed this fall. The trail consists of four segments—Mississippi (Grand Rapids–Nashwauk), Mesabi (Nashwauk–Gilbert), Laurentian (Gilbert–Tower), and Vermilion (Tower–Ely). Each segment offers […]

Minneapolis has a lively, growing cocktail scene that rivals any in the nation. From comfy and cozy to upbeat and exciting, there is no shortage of spots that bring their own flair, along with fresh ingredients and exotic flavors, whether you’re imbibing or sober curious. The most recent bar to open this month comes with […]

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM), are pleased to announce that the Museums for All initiative has reached a milestone of 1,000 participating museums. An initiative of IMLS, and administered by ACM, Museums for All is a national access program that encourages individuals of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly to enjoy […]

America’s State Parks are inviting everyone to start the new year off enjoying time spent in nature and tapping into the health benefits of being outdoors. To make it easy, state parks from Maine to California are offering free, First Day Hikes on January 1st. The guided hikes are led by park staff members and […]

Riding on a wave of excitement from the 2022 win for James Beard Best New Restaurant, Owamni’s owners will open a new Indigenous market in Minneapolis that leads to a year of great new food and drink spots, artsy anniversaries, and a swanky new airport lounge. Here are our top 10 new things to know […]

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83 Percent of Americans Have Never Had Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire Contrary to the popular holiday song, the majority of Americans have never experienced chestnuts roasting over an open fire. While more than 80% of Americans are familiar with the famous lyrics, only 17% have actually tried the nostalgic treat*. Campspot, the leading […]

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*Sponsored Content: Please note that the links below are affiliate links, and I will earn a commission if you purchase through those links. Thank you for your support! Escape rooms have been popping up in various locations across the country for the past several years, so I’m sure you’ve at least heard of them, even […]