Cornucopia, Bayfield County, buffing it up?
Thanks to a “road closed” sign, my route into town changes abruptly. First it’s farmland, then woods, while navigating from roads of concrete to dirt […]
Fairfield, Iowa: Full of influences from India
I dunk a wedge of focaccia into the day’s soup – Bogota Potato, spiced with a mild curry – at Revelations Cafe and Bookstore, while […]
Off-the-grid living: Fern Hollow, Decorah
Fresh flowers show up in a half-dozen containers. Gingersnaps cover a fancy ceramic plate. A jar of mint-flavored water chills in the refrigerator. I read […]
Iowa State Fair: good contests and cookin’
We’re deep into fair weather, throughout the Midwest, but only one state fair nationwide makes the cut in the 2003 bestseller “1,000 Places to See […]
Enlarged Madison Children’s Museum opens
When people see a part of themselves in a project, it creates a sense of ownership, and that sure seems like a sturdy foundation for […]
Stone Barn, Nelson: pizza on the farm
“Build it, and they will come,” I think, while climbing the hilly roads that dance with the creeks and curves of northwest Buffalo County. They […]
Duluth: Solglimt, smokehaus, Park Point, pie
People who vacation in Duluth find their way to Canal Park, an area where a fine mesh of lodging, restaurants and boutiques complement the gleaming […]
Twin Cities: new ballpark, Red Stag dining
Fans of Target Field, which opened in April as home to the Minnesota Twins – seem to talk up three things more than anything else […]
What to see, do in Kansas City: beyond BBQ
How much do you care about preserving your era of history? Maybe the answer depends upon how and when you assign value to whatever is […]
St. Louis sites: City Museum, basilica, more
One of the best attractions for children and young adults in St. Louis isn’t about the next best thing – as in movie, toy or […]
Tiny Stockholm big draw for summer tourists
The too-quick darkening of sky near twilight means a storm is approaching, but most of the dozen fishermen don’t seem to notice. A stocky guy […]
National Eagle Center overlooks Mississippi
She is strong enough to fly but will never know what it feels like to soar. The bald eagle was found on the ground, near […]