Travel
PBS host Samantha Brown reveals two Midwest winter favorites
Plus: Conde Nast Traveler’s top destinations for 2025 include Greenland, Vietnam, Germany and Argentina.
December 11, 2024
Midwest Travel
Great Lakes ships draw superfans to Duluth for storm season
A busy port and moody skies make the “November gales” a special time to watch massive “lakers” and oceanbound “salties.”
November 9, 2024
Midwest Travel
New in Kansas City: An immersive children’s lit museum, a women’s soccer stadium and Thai barbecue
The Rabbit Hole and CPKC Stadium are just two reasons why K.C. should be on family travelers’ radar right now.
November 1, 2024
Duluth
Duluth’s Haunted Ship plays on its lore in last gasps of tourist season — and Forbes likes it
The made-over William A. Irvin got a shoutout on a Top 7 list of “Scariest Haunted Houses.”
October 28, 2024
Midwest Travel
In Cuyuna, you can peer into deep mine lakes on board a clear kayak
Crystal Kayaks and crystal-clear waters make for a perfect fall journey in Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area.
October 19, 2024
Midwest Travel
Climbing Eagle Mountain, the highest point in Minnesota
Moderately challenging hike was the pinnacle of a North Shore family fall weekend.
October 11, 2024
Outdoors
The northern lights may be visible in Minnesota on Thursday and Friday night. Here’s how to chase them.
Here are tips for getting a glimpse of the elusive aurora borealis during the next solar storm, with sky-watchers saying celestial conditions are ripe for an unusually active season.
October 9, 2024
Midwest Travel
On a Minnesota thrifting road trip, the journey is as priceless as the finds
A mother-daughter bargain hunt centers on the east-central Minnesota town of Cambridge. Plus: How to design your own thrift trip.
October 5, 2024
Midwest Travel
On Lake Superior, embrace autumn at this weekend’s Bayfield Apple Festival
The Wisconsin apple haven celebrates its 62nd orchard festival (Oct. 4-6) with a sprawling art fair, farmers market and music.
October 2, 2024
Midwest Travel
These eight Minnesota excursions combine leaf peeping and outdoor fun
Cruise, paddle, bike, hike or climb your way into the kaleidoscope of fall.
September 28, 2024
Midwest Travel
Art, dogs and dinner on the farm create fall fun in Eau Claire, Wis.
Enjoy apple orchards, a sculpture tour and plenty of places to eat and drink.
September 27, 2024
Twin Cities
MSP Airport to add two sensory rooms to help alleviate travel stress
Sensory or quiet rooms are an increasingly popular amenity at airports across the country.
September 26, 2024