Kevin and Roxanne
Birthplace of Walt Whitman - America's Poet
Whitman's work was daring - and laid bare all things human. It was considered risky by many, obscene and perverse by a few, and loved ...
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Kevin and Roxanne
Sep 6, 20205 min read
The Big Bog and Carnivorous Plants in Northern Minnesota
The Big Bog is the largest bog area in the lower 48 states. Home to carnivorous and medicinal plants, the Big Bog boardwalk gives you a peek
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Kevin and Roxanne
Aug 10, 20204 min read
We Are All On Stolen Land: Lake Shetek, Pipestone, Jeffers Petroglyphs - and everywhere.
Everywhere where we are in this country - and many others - is on stolen land.
This is apparent nearly everywhere one goes. It doesn't take
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Kevin and Roxanne
Aug 10, 20205 min read
Lake Shetek State Park: Big lake, dark history and packing up early
Lake Shetek is the largest lake in SW Minnesota and makes for a good base to visit Jeffers Petroglyphs and Pipestone National Monument.
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Kevin and Roxanne
Aug 5, 20206 min read
Seagull Lake Trip: BWCA from the perspective of a novice
Kevin and the boys were making plans for their annual BWCA father-son canoe trip and I decided to tag along.
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Kevin and Roxanne
Jul 25, 20209 min read
Minnesota's North Shore: Top Things to Do
Lake Superior, the closest thing Minnesota has to an ocean with rugged shorelines as well as rocky and sandy beaches, dramatic scenery.
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Kevin and Roxanne
Jul 13, 20205 min read
Blue Mounds State Park: Bison, native prairie, quartzite cliffs, and one brave pocket gopher
The abundant prairie wildflowers, the bison herd, and Sioux Quartzite cliffs are a few of the features of this park.
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Kevin and Roxanne
Jun 30, 20205 min read
Beaver Creek Valley State Park- connect to nature, disconnect from your phone, eat a s'more or two
A spring-fed trout stream winds through the park at the base of the steep valley, defining the interesting features of this park.
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Kevin and Roxanne
Jun 22, 20203 min read
Fort Snelling State Park at Bdote: Right in our Backyard
The historic fort is up on the river bluff, while the state park sits below along the rivers.
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Kevin and Roxanne
Jun 19, 20208 min read
Top 10+ Grand Marais - Classic "Up North" Minnesota
Grand Marais has so much to offer, from its beautiful setting on a Lake Superior bay, to it's quirky atmospher and shops. This town is the
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Kevin and Roxanne
Jun 10, 20207 min read
Canyonlands - Angry Toes and Quart Low go on a Hike. Or Two, or More.
Over the next 5 days, we hiked primarily in the Needles District, and seemed to cover all of it on routes from 12 - 20 miles each.
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Kevin and Roxanne
Jun 7, 20203 min read
Mental and Physical Health Break at Afton State Park
Afton State Park is an easy trip from the Twin Cities. Wear your hiking shoes and hit the trails that range from bluffs to prairie.
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Kevin and Roxanne
May 24, 20203 min read
Ghost-Quarry along a Wild River: Banning State Park
The park straddles 10 miles of the Kettle River, which has carved out dramatic sandstone rock formations and potholes in the landscape.
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Kevin and Roxanne
May 22, 20203 min read
Sand, sand and more sand at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Seashore
I remember first seeing photos of the endless sand slopes leading down to the azure blue lakeshore on a friend’s Facebook page. I was...
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Kevin and Roxanne
May 17, 20203 min read
Country Hiking at Whitetail Woods and Vermillion Highlands
Yesterday we got out early for our #travelnear hike, to try to beat the rainclouds and the crowd of people who have been getting out in...
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Kevin and Roxanne
Apr 26, 20203 min read
Spring is Blooming at Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
Today’s #covidexploring took us to an old favorite, Nerstrand Big Wood State Park. Kevin’s parents moved to Nerstrand (after many years...
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Kevin and Roxanne
Apr 25, 20202 min read
#covidexploring: Minneapolis Veteran's Home Historic District
Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother's house we go..... We are all getting out more to explore our own neighborhoods as a...
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Kevin and Roxanne
Apr 23, 20204 min read
Top Tips and Things to Do in Louisville
Louisville has more to offer than just whiskey. It is home to the Kentucky Derby, wonderful neighborhoods, museums, restaurants, and more.
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Kevin and Roxanne
Apr 23, 20203 min read
What is Bourbon
Bourbon is a distinct type of American whiskey, and while all bourbons are whiskey, not all whiskeys are bourbons.
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Kevin and Roxanne
Apr 23, 20204 min read
How to Take a Trip on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
We did full tours at only two of the distilleries we visited, but tastings at nine others. You can start the tour wherever you want.
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