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Fairmont is located in southern Minnesota along the I90 corridor. Fairmont is known as the city of 5 lakes. Water channels connect all the lakes, except for one–Amber Lake. Believe me when I say, there is no shortage of water fun! If you are looking for a place to get away from all the world\’s…
If you ever plan on traveling through Indiana, stop at Fair Oaks Farm. No, really, stop there, and better yet, make your trip into an overnight stay. Fair Oaks Farm is a modern working farm and at the same time, designed for tourists to visit. The concept behind Fair Oaks Farm is to give visitors a…
As a pig farmer and selling our pigs to Hormel Foods in Austin, MN, visiting the Spam Museum takes on a different meaning. We have a long history with Hormel – having sold our pork to them for nearly 50 years. Hormel\’s history is strong as a meat packer for the hog industry. They have…
Recently, I went on a road trip traveling through west central Minnesota. It is fun and interesting to see and learn about other parts of the state you live in. From the Northwoods to lake country to agricultural land to the southeast\’s karst region to rolling hills and flat land to rocks and areas that…
Do you think about how farming has changed over the years? Farmamerica is a wonderful place to visit to learn about the history of agriculture and how it has changed over the years. Let\’s start by exploring the 5 Best Things about Farmamerica. What is Farmamerica? Located on 360 acres near Waseca, Minnesota, one can…
Minnesota travel and beyond How to Enjoy Crosby-Cuyuna, MN If you are looking for a peaceful getaway trip where you can enjoy what northern Minnesota offers, I highly suggest visiting the Crosby, Minnesota area. Crosby has a rich history of iron ore mines, where many of the abandoned pits are filled with water. The area…
I really didn\’t know what to expect when I found out I was traveling to Pittsburgh. All I could think about was \”steel.\” But what else makes up Pittsburgh? The city is relatively small, with a footprint of about 55 square miles. It wouldn\’t take long to find out what makes the \’Burgh tick. So let\’s…
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of visiting Kansas City, Kansas as part of the Midwest Travel Conference. Exploring the history of Kansas and Kansas City allows one to really think about the sacrifices people did to build our great country. Yes, sacrifices, but also triumphs. Pictures really tell the story, which is…
A few weeks ago, I took a few days and traveled to Minnesota\’s North Shore. And anyone who knows me knows this is my favorite plate to visit in Minnesota. The state\’s topography is so different. Living on the southern prairie and arriving in the Northwoods – all within 5 hours. Amazing. Gooseberry Falls Our…
A few weeks ago, I took a few days and traveled to Minnesota\’s North Shore. And anyone who knows me knows this is my favorite plate to visit in Minnesota. The state\’s topography is so different. Living on the southern prairie and arriving in the Northwoods – all within 5 hours. Amazing. Gooseberry Falls Our…