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Road-tripping in a Tesla
Are you ready to try road-tripping in a Tesla? Wait a minute! I know some readers will say, “Yay, you're driving a Tesla; welcome to the future!” Other readers will…
Kansas Road trips
Kansas Road Trips & more! Top Cities & towns
Ready to take on Kansas road trips & more? Or are you just passing through Kansas? Don't be a "flyover snob!" You know that every state has attractions worth seeing,…
Crawford County Kansas and more
Crawford County, Kansas; you gotta visit here! For example, visit Big Brutus for a peek at mining history ....or just to see a very large piece of mining equipment! Believe…
Minnesota Canada Border Crossings – and Back
It's so far north that you must use the Minnesota-Canada border crossings to enter Canada and then cross the US border into Angle Inlet or "The Angle." Then, cross both…
Freedom Defenders Veterans Memorial
The Freedom Defenders Veterans Memorial in Bemidji shows the world how much Bemidji values its veterans. The memorial honors veterans from all of the uniformed services, including the K9 Corps!…
Wyandotte National Burying Ground.
Wyandotte National Burying Ground Kansas City (Downtown KCK)
The Conley Sisters played a significant role in preserving the Wyandotte National Burying Ground. It's also known as the Huron Indian Cemetery, and you'll find it in Kansas City, Kansas.…
Headwaters Science Center Bemidji Minnesota
The Headwaters Science Center in the Bemidji area provides local people and visitors with science learning. Their primary audience remains schools and visitors with school-age children. It's a cool place,…
Bemidji Bog Walk at Lake Bemidji State Park Minnesota
Let's take the Bemidji Bog Walk in Lake Bemidji State Park. You will see a unique ecosystem surrounding Big Bog Lake within Lake Bemidji State Park. The Walk to Big…
Kansas Ghost Towns – Atchison (but add Leavenworth!)
There are Kansas Ghost towns, but there is only one Kansas Haunted Town! Atchison, Kansas, contains many supposedly haunted buildings. However, first, visit Leavenworth on the drive to Atchison from…
Kansas City Murals – Great Viewing Treat!
The Kansas City Murals created some of the best and most visible Kansas City street art! During the Midwest Travel Network 2023 conference, I took a walking tour of the…
Flyover KC Kansas, But Please Don’t!
Far too many people don't think of the Midwest for tourism. In fact, Flyover KC Kansas makes it on that "list."! I recently attended a conference focused on Kansas City…
Buddy Holly Crash Site Directions
Over 60 years ago, a plane crash in the Iowa cornfields claimed the lives of three rock stars. Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper (J. P. Richardson) all…
Lake City Minnesota
A great place to visit on the Mississippi River is the city of Lake City, Minnesota! Tucked against Lake Pepin, including a marina to serve the entire lake, this small…
Injury on a Mississippi River Bluff
Yes, a road trip included an injury on a Mississippi River Bluff! At the John A. Latsch State Park on the Mississippi River between Lake City and Winona, I took…
Where the Mississippi River Begins!
Get away to Northern Minnesota! Discover a variety of attractions in the north part of the state, including state parks, lakes, and the Mississippi Source! Actually, for purposes of this…
Northern MN Fishing Report – Counties included and other information
Although fishing is king in northern Minnesota, there are many things to do and see here besides fishing. For example, where are the best fishing lakes? Where are the best…