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Thanks for hosting us Lauryn and Joel!
Thanks for hosting us Lauryn and Joel!
Welcome to Gooseberry Falls State Park!
Welcome to Gooseberry Falls State Park!
Where you can view multiple falls within a half mile.
Where you can view multiple falls within a half mile.
The view of the shoreline!
The view of the shoreline!
Hiking the Gitchi Gummi Trail!
Hiking the Gitchi Gummi Trail!
Look at that water!
Look at that water!
We found the Fifth Falls!
We found the Fifth Falls!
Here's the first bridge to cross on the Split Rock River Loop Trail!
Here's the first bridge to cross on the Split Rock River Loop Trail!
And the second (not so much) bridge!
And the second (not so much) bridge!
We discovered the Split Rocks!
We discovered the Split Rocks!
Hanging out in our own little oasis!
Hanging out in our own little oasis!
We finally snagged the lighthouse pic!
We finally snagged the lighthouse pic!
And got a great view from Pebble Beach.
And got a great view from Pebble Beach.
Castle Danger Brewery
Castle Danger Brewery
Their main bar Megan fell in love with...
Their main bar Megan fell in love with...
Fitger's Brewhouse for dinner!
Fitger's Brewhouse for dinner!
The wild rice burger is fantastic!
The wild rice burger is fantastic!
The Lakewalk
The Lakewalk
Leif Erickson Park
Leif Erickson Park
The Rose Garden
The Rose Garden
Go here!
Go here!
The Enger Tower!
The Enger Tower!
Ringing the gong in the Japanese Garden!
Ringing the gong in the Japanese Garden!
A view from the top of the tower!
A view from the top of the tower!
Our split breakfast at Duluth Grill.
Our split breakfast at Duluth Grill.
St. Scholastica- where Megan went to school!
St. Scholastica- where Megan went to school!
Megan reliving her glory days!
Megan reliving her glory days!
A glimpse of Chester Park.
A glimpse of Chester Park.
Burrito Union for lunch!
Burrito Union for lunch!
Our backpack cooler came in handy!
Our backpack cooler came in handy!
Park Point!
Park Point!
Going over the lift bridge to hit up Canal Park!
Going over the lift bridge to hit up Canal Park!
Dinner at Little Angie's!
Dinner at Little Angie's!
4th of July breakfast at Sara's Table!
4th of July breakfast at Sara's Table!
Ursa Minor Brewing patio
Ursa Minor Brewing patio
Ursa Minor's bar
Ursa Minor's bar
Duluth Cider!
Duluth Cider!
Duluth Tap Exchange- self pour bar!
Duluth Tap Exchange- self pour bar!
Bent Paddle Brewing- also go here.
Bent Paddle Brewing- also go here.
Our OMC Smokehouse dinner!
Our OMC Smokehouse dinner!
Megan's goal the whole day :)
Megan's goal the whole day 🙂
Enjoying our ice cream 6-pack!
Enjoying our ice cream 6-pack!
The Dunn Bros that Megan loves...
The Dunn Bros that Megan loves...
Our last stop this trip- Jay Cooke State Park!
Our last stop this trip- Jay Cooke State Park!
The Swinging Bridge!
The Swinging Bridge!
The St. Louis River!
The St. Louis River!
A final view on the Carlton and Thomson Trail Loop!
A final view on the Carlton and Thomson Trail Loop!
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Duluth Miscellaneous Pics

The lighthouse in the Duluth Harbor.
The lighthouse in the Duluth Harbor.
The Inflatable 5K!
The Inflatable 5K!
Skiing Spirit Mountain with my dad!
Skiing Spirit Mountain with my dad!
Awesome day at the Apostle Islands Sea Caves!
Awesome day at the Apostle Islands Sea Caves!
Ice climbing :)
Ice climbing 🙂
Hello from inside a cave!
Hello from inside a cave!
Nature is a beautiful place!
Nature is a beautiful place!
Sailing on Lake Superior
Sailing on Lake Superior
View from Enger Tower
View from Enger Tower

Winter Activities in Lutsen

One of the tunnels you'll pass through on 61 on your trip up to Lutsen!
One of the tunnels you'll pass through on 61 on your trip up to Lutsen!
Lutsen Mountains Rental Shop
Lutsen Mountains Rental Shop
Lutsen Mountains Ticket Office - no lines!
Lutsen Mountains Ticket Office - no lines!
North Shore Winery
North Shore Winery
Enjoying some wine and cider...
Enjoying some wine and cider...
...with views!
...with views!
Papa Charlie's at the base of Lutsen Mountains
Papa Charlie's at the base of Lutsen Mountains
Our own cozy corner at Papa Charlie's
Our own cozy corner at Papa Charlie's
Catching a glimpse of what we'll be skiing the next day!
Catching a glimpse of what we'll be skiing the next day!
Our log cabin for the weekend! Cabin 402
Our log cabin for the weekend! Cabin 402
Beautiful views of Lake Superior from our cabin!
Beautiful views of Lake Superior from our cabin!
And adorable bedrooms!
And adorable bedrooms!
Gondola starts running at 9:30 am on Saturdays
Gondola starts running at 9:30 am on Saturdays
And you bet we were one of the first ones on!
And you bet we were one of the first ones on!
You get a great look at Lake Superior from the gondola!
You get a great look at Lake Superior from the gondola!
But even better views from the slopes!
But even better views from the slopes!
What a fun crew!
What a fun crew!
You turn by this sign to get to the main lodge where you'll find a pool and hot tub!
You turn by this sign to get to the main lodge where you'll find a pool and hot tub!
We picked Oberg Loop in the Superior National Forest
We picked Oberg Loop in the Superior National Forest
Enjoying some winter hiking!
Enjoying some winter hiking!
Putting those Yaktrax to use!
Putting those Yaktrax to use!
We stopped at all of the overlooks to fully embrace the beauty of the north shore!
We stopped at all of the overlooks to fully embrace the beauty of the north shore!
The backyard of Lutsen Resort!
The backyard of Lutsen Resort!
The trails bring you right to the rocks along the shore!
The trails bring you right to the rocks along the shore!
Enjoying our cabin's deck!
Enjoying our cabin's deck!
Getting cozy playing games by the fireplace!
Getting cozy playing games by the fireplace!
And of course, eating plenty of food!
And of course, eating plenty of food!
Heading to Moguls Grille & Tap Room in the Caribou Highlands for dinner!
Heading to Moguls Grille & Tap Room in the Caribou Highlands for dinner!
A cool lodge...
A cool lodge...
...with a bunch of fun games outside!
...with a bunch of fun games outside!
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Lutsen Miscellaneous Pics

Lutsen Ski Area - In my opinion, the best skiing in MN!
Lutsen Ski Area - In my opinion, the best skiing in MN!
Chairlift vantage point
Chairlift vantage point
Skiing Lutsen with friends during our annual college reunion!
Skiing Lutsen with friends during our annual college reunion!

North Shore

Bent Paddle headquarters!
Bent Paddle headquarters!
Duluth Cider!
Duluth Cider!
Ursa Minor! We got the goods!
Ursa Minor! We got the goods!
Lutsen Resort Main Lodge!
Lutsen Resort Main Lodge!
The view from the main lodge!
The view from the main lodge!
Our view from the sea villa!
Our view from the sea villa!
Morning beach yoga to get our days started- offered by the resort!
Morning beach yoga to get our days started- offered by the resort!
Playing the pitch & putt 9-hole resort course!
Playing the pitch & putt 9-hole resort course!
Rock stacking competition!
Rock stacking competition!
Enjoying the beach bonfires every night!
Enjoying the beach bonfires every night!
Cascade River State Park!
Cascade River State Park!
Quick stop by the river for dinner!
Quick stop by the river for dinner!
One last shot of Cascade River before sunset!
One last shot of Cascade River before sunset!
First stop... caffeine
First stop... caffeine
The skizzle!!!
The skizzle!!!
Voyageur Brewing for some growlers!
Voyageur Brewing for some growlers!
Eating some awesome pizzas on the shore!
Eating some awesome pizzas on the shore!
Crushing some Sydnamis!
Crushing some Sydnamis!
Judge CR Magney State Park!
Judge CR Magney State Park!
Cross the river to get to the trail!
Cross the river to get to the trail!
What goes down must come up!
What goes down must come up!
We found the Devil's Kettle!
We found the Devil's Kettle!
Taking in the mist from the waterfall!
Taking in the mist from the waterfall!
Sitting on the edge of the kettle!
Sitting on the edge of the kettle!
Here's the view from the scenic overlook up in Grand Portage!
Here's the view from the scenic overlook up in Grand Portage!
And here's the obscure path we took to the Mount Josephine Trail!
And here's the obscure path we took to the Mount Josephine Trail!
And we eventually made it to the top!
And we eventually made it to the top!
Greeted with stunning lake views!
Greeted with stunning lake views!
Along with gorgeous views of the forest!
Along with gorgeous views of the forest!
Off to Eagle Mountain the next morning!
Off to Eagle Mountain the next morning!
Quarter of the way there!
Quarter of the way there!
A brilliant view from almost the top!
A brilliant view from almost the top!
A classic crew
A classic crew
We made it to the highest point in Minnesota!
We made it to the highest point in Minnesota!
Morning kayaking on Caribou Lake!
Morning kayaking on Caribou Lake!
We were pretty excited.
We were pretty excited.
Making our way through Tettegouche State Park!
Making our way through Tettegouche State Park!
I think we could all be REI models.
I think we could all be REI models.
The High Falls!
The High Falls!
The view to the south on the way to Shovel Point!
The view to the south on the way to Shovel Point!
A view of Crystal Bay from Shovel Point!
A view of Crystal Bay from Shovel Point!
Temperance River State Park!
Temperance River State Park!
The Temperance River
The Temperance River
The trail led us along the river for a bit until...
The trail led us along the river for a bit until...
We made it to Carlton Peak for one last overlook!
We made it to Carlton Peak for one last overlook!
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Hiking Tour of Northwest MN

1st stop- Lake Maria!
1st stop- Lake Maria!
Hiking by peaceful lakes!
Hiking by peaceful lakes!
Enjoying the beauty with no one else around us!
Enjoying the beauty with no one else around us!
The view of Maria Lake!
The view of Maria Lake!
The start of the Mississippi River!
The start of the Mississippi River!
Amazing that it begins as just a small stream...
Amazing that it begins as just a small stream...
Of course Adam had to touch it.
Of course Adam had to touch it.
Strolling along the Headwaters Loop Trail!
Strolling along the Headwaters Loop Trail!
Continuing to enjoy Itasca State Park!
Continuing to enjoy Itasca State Park!
The east arm of Lake Itasca.
The east arm of Lake Itasca.
Lyendecker Lake
Lyendecker Lake
Gazing upon the gold we found!
Gazing upon the gold we found!
Maplewood State Park!
Maplewood State Park!
Enjoying the trail to ourselves!
Enjoying the trail to ourselves!
The cleanest Beers Lake we've ever seen!
The cleanest Beers Lake we've ever seen!
Megan was all in for Dairyland
Megan was all in for Dairyland
East Lost Lake!
East Lost Lake!
Taking in another beautiful sunset
Taking in another beautiful sunset
Kayaking with our friends!
Kayaking with our friends!
Broken Down Dam Park!
Broken Down Dam Park!
With it's main attraction- the graffitied dam boulders!
With it's main attraction- the graffitied dam boulders!
A view from Inspiration Peak!
A view from Inspiration Peak!
Our last stop- Lake Carlos State Park!
Our last stop- Lake Carlos State Park!
A glimpse of Lake Carlos from the trail!
A glimpse of Lake Carlos from the trail!
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Rochester

Spelunking Niagara Cave
Spelunking Niagara Cave
Giving my sister, Jennie, a tour of my graduate school.
Giving my sister, Jennie, a tour of my graduate school.
Doctors of Physical Therapy!
Doctors of Physical Therapy!
We did it!
We did it!
Adam and I with our parents.
Adam and I with our parents.
PT friends at Mayo
PT friends at Mayo
DPT classmates
DPT classmates
Dooley's Pub
Dooley's Pub
Ice bars - Olaf
Ice bars - Olaf
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Southeastern MN

Welcome to Red Wing, MN!
Welcome to Red Wing, MN!
You'll park just across from this sign!
You'll park just across from this sign!
You'll get your heart rate up!
You'll get your heart rate up!
But worth it for the view!
But worth it for the view!
Frontenac State Park!
Frontenac State Park!
Hands down the best view in the park!
Hands down the best view in the park!
Part of the Lower Bluff Trail
Part of the Lower Bluff Trail
We found a cool rock formation!
We found a cool rock formation!
Just hanging out
Just hanging out
View of Lake Pepin
View of Lake Pepin
Great River Bluffs State Park
Great River Bluffs State Park
The Mississippi River!
The Mississippi River!
A view of Winona!
A view of Winona!
Made it to the top with some fam!
Made it to the top with some fam!
Got to meet the Sugar Loaf!
Got to meet the Sugar Loaf!
Almost sunset!
Almost sunset!
Wellington's Pub & Grill
Wellington's Pub & Grill
Island City Brewing Co
Island City Brewing Co
Whitewater State Park
Whitewater State Park
Coyote Point!
Coyote Point!
Eagle Point yoga!
Eagle Point yoga!
Crossing the river
Crossing the river
Inspiration Point!
Inspiration Point!
Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
We found a mini waterfall!
We found a mini waterfall!
And strolled through the "big" trees too!
And strolled through the "big" trees too!
That's our crew with the St. Croix River behind us!
That's our crew with the St. Croix River behind us!
Yum!
Yum!
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Twin Cities

MN Wild game at the Xcel Energy Center
MN Wild game at the Xcel Energy Center
Kenny Chesney and Jason Aldean concert at Target Field
Kenny Chesney and Jason Aldean concert at Target Field
Placing our bets on horses at Centerbury Park!
Placing our bets on horses at Centerbury Park!
Grand Ol' Days in St. Paul
Grand Ol' Days in St. Paul
MN State Capital
MN State Capital
Stand up paddle boarding - A great way to spend a summer day!
Stand up paddle boarding - A great way to spend a summer day!
MN Gopher hockey game at Mariucci Arena.
MN Gopher hockey game at Mariucci Arena.
Volunteering for the Special Olympics at Blake.
Volunteering for the Special Olympics at Blake.
Enjoying games and delicious food at the MN State Fair!
Enjoying games and delicious food at the MN State Fair!
Twins game - $5 student Wednesday!
Twins game - $5 student Wednesday!
Another Twins game st Target Field.
Another Twins game st Target Field.
Tour of the brand new U.S. Bank Stadium!
Tour of the brand new U.S. Bank Stadium!
Volunteering for the Special Olympics at Stillwater H.S.!
Volunteering for the Special Olympics at Stillwater H.S.!
Teddy Bear Park in Stillwater
Teddy Bear Park in Stillwater
Wedding reception at The Loft in Stillwater
Wedding reception at The Loft in Stillwater
Luke Bryan concert at U.S. Bank Stadium!
Luke Bryan concert at U.S. Bank Stadium!
Twins game at Target Field in Minneapolis
Twins game at Target Field in Minneapolis
Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Escape MSP with family
Escape MSP with family
Escape MSP
Escape MSP
Bloom Island Park
Bloom Island Park
St. Paul Saints game at CHS field
St. Paul Saints game at CHS field
Pizza Luce before Saints game
Pizza Luce before Saints game
Basilica Block Party
Basilica Block Party
Mall of America
Mall of America
Sweet! - Dairy building at the Minnesota State Fair
Sweet! - Dairy building at the Minnesota State Fair
Salty! - Fries at the MN State Fair
Salty! - Fries at the MN State Fair
Sour! - Lemonade at the MN State Fair
Sour! - Lemonade at the MN State Fair
State Fair CSS Reunion
State Fair CSS Reunion
Blog post coming soon!

Voyageurs National Park

Welcome to Ash River Visitor Center!
Welcome to Ash River Visitor Center!
Crushing the Blind Ash Bay Trail!
Crushing the Blind Ash Bay Trail!
A glimpse of Kabetogama Lake!
A glimpse of Kabetogama Lake!
A great way to start our adventure!
A great way to start our adventure!
Hanging out at the Beaver Pond Overlook!
Hanging out at the Beaver Pond Overlook!
Preparing to launch!
Preparing to launch!
Off we paddle!
Off we paddle!
We finally made it out of the open channel!
We finally made it out of the open channel!
The sundolphin at her finest.
The sundolphin at her finest.
Almost to our island!
Almost to our island!
McUrick Island!
McUrick Island!
Plenty of room for activities.
Plenty of room for activities.
Such as hanging out on our dock!
Such as hanging out on our dock!
Hanging out at our picnic table!
Hanging out at our picnic table!
And hanging out on our hammocks!
And hanging out on our hammocks!
We took advantage of the total peace surrounding us.
We took advantage of the total peace surrounding us.
Ending our night with a story from Pete.
Ending our night with a story from Pete.
On our way to Black Bay Trail!
On our way to Black Bay Trail!
Made it to another beaver pond on the trail!
Made it to another beaver pond on the trail!
Ready for lunch!
Ready for lunch!
We found Little American Island!
We found Little American Island!
Glimpse of Rainy Lake on Little American Island!
Glimpse of Rainy Lake on Little American Island!
Just chillin before our paddle back to our island.
Just chillin before our paddle back to our island.
One last dip into the lake!
One last dip into the lake!
Beauty after the storm
Beauty after the storm
Don't worry... everyone made it!
Don't worry... everyone made it!
Doing some yoga before sitting in the canoes again.
Doing some yoga before sitting in the canoes again.
Loony's Pub in Ranier!
Loony's Pub in Ranier!
Enjoying the Loony's patio!
Enjoying the Loony's patio!
Tara's Wharf Ice Cream Shop
Tara's Wharf Ice Cream Shop
The whole crew's final pic!
The whole crew's final pic!
Cantilever Distilling in Ranier!
Cantilever Distilling in Ranier!
Vi's in Biwabik!
Vi's in Biwabik!
There's the Urick name!
There's the Urick name!
Waiting for their pizza on the back patio!
Waiting for their pizza on the back patio!
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