Author Archives: Jennifer Broome

The Least Busy Trail on Guanella Pass: When a Trail Mishap Turned Into a Fun Discovery Hike
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The Least Busy Trail on Guanella Pass: When a Trail Mishap Turned Into a Fun Discovery Hike

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My friend Mindy said, “It wasn’t the trail we meant to take, but it was a hike meant for us.” We were supposed to hike Shelf Lake, but instead found the least busy trail on Guanella Pass. In 7 miles we only saw 5 people – a group of 3 and a couple. Admittedly, both … Continue reading →

Where to Sleep and Eat in Orr, an Undiscovered Northern Minnesota Lake Town
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Where to Sleep and Eat in Orr, an Undiscovered Northern Minnesota Lake Town

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This is the Minnesota lake town you likely don’t know about. Orr was founded in 1905 with a thriving timber industry. Nestled along the shoreline of Pelican Lake, the lumberjack town has a rustic charm. In the late 1800s, entrepreneur and lumberman William Orr built a hotel, general store, and other permanent structures of the … Continue reading →

Where to Stay, Sip, Eat, See Falls, and Catch a Sunset in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
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Where to Stay, Sip, Eat, See Falls, and Catch a Sunset in Eau Claire, Wisconsin

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Just 1.5 hours from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, Eau Claire sits at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire Rivers. The affordable destination has a thriving downtown filled with public art installations, cool breweries and bars, and intriguing historic buildings being revived with locally owned businesses. It’s a very walkable downtown with spectacular river … Continue reading →

St. Croix River and Ice Age Trail: Easy Trek from Minneapolis Airport to 2 National Park Service Sites
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St. Croix River and Ice Age Trail: Easy Trek from Minneapolis Airport to 2 National Park Service Sites

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When I was asked to speak at TBEX North America in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, I decided to check off a few National Park Service sites in Wisconsin and Minnesota. The closest major airport to Eau Claire is Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport about 1.5 hours away. Of course I was taking the scenic route to get … Continue reading →