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…
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Outfitters
Get out into the Wilderness! The Boundary Waters Canoe Area makes up more than 1 million acres of northern Minnesota. If you love to get away from it all, no…
International Falls Rainy Lake, Minnesota Visitors
International Falls Rainy Lake, the Nation's Ice Box, is legally recognized! They received official designation over Fraser, CO, and Big Piney, WY, although both of them unofficially claim it. Of…
International Wolf Center Ely MN & About the area Attractions
Ely, Minnesota, is a small town located in northeastern Minnesota. The town is known for its beautiful lakes, fishing opportunities, and museums. The town is a popular tourist destination for…
Judy Garland Grand Rapids MN
Let's follow a well-known celebrity for part of this post: Judy Garland, Grand Rapids, MN. Of course, there's information about Grand Rapids and all of the attractions and lakes around…
Hibbing MN Famous Residents
Did you know about Hibbing MN Famous Residents? Bob Dylan tops the list! And there may be others, such as Kevin McHale, NBA Hall of Famer. But don't forget Rudy…
Lake Vermilion Minnesota
Lake Vermilion Minnesota retains a "best lake" status in northern Minnesota! First, close to the North Shore, which I highly recommend, and second, it's a great lake with many resorts,…
Headwaters Mississippi River & Bemidji
The Headwaters Mississippi River & Bemidji, Minnesota, make up the headwaters of this mighty river. Two state parks reside in the area. Although Itasca State Park is much better known,…
Split Rock Lighthouse
100+ Reasons to Love Minnesota!
If you've never been to Minnesota, you need to add it to your bucket list! Unless you like cold, don't make your visit between mid-November and mid-March. If you have…
50 States to Love! Visit all of ’em!
The Driveby Tourist encourages people to visit as many states as possible. After all, we have 50 States to Love! As of January 2023, I've visited every state at least…
20 things to Love on the North Shore MN
The North Shore of Lake Superior from Duluth to the Canadian border remains one of Minnesota's genuinely great places to visit. I'll take you through much more than 20 things…
A dozen reasons to love WV!
My recent Eastern 26 trip took me through West Virginia. Here's a link to the post about the entire journey. And 'this-here' post contains a dozen reasons to love WV!…
Rock n Roll Hall of Fame
25+ Reasons not to hate Ohio!
Although Cleveland seems to get more than other places, Ohio still gets a bad rap! I just saw a quote about the Mall of America in Minnesota. The person said,…
Taft's resume
10 Best Reasons to treasure Taft!
William Howard Taft became the 27th President of the United States in 1909. Later, he became the 10th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. He's the only person to serve…
Gardens and the Kentucky State Capitol
Best 25 Places to see in Kentucky
The Eastern 26 trip leads to "Best 25 Places to see in Kentucky," which has not been "my Old Kentucky Home," but I have been here before! But Kentucky follows…