This Non-Baseball Fan Loved Visiting the Field of Dreams Movie Site
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This Non-Baseball Fan Loved Visiting the Field of Dreams Movie Site

I’m not a baseball fan. I don’t like playing it or watching it. During collegiate intramurals, I participated with my sorority in all sports…but softball. Admittedly my lack of interest in “America’s favorite pasttime,” stems from my fear of getting smacked in the face by the ball or a rogue bat. Ironically, one of my … Continue reading

Fall Fun in Cody, Wyoming – Where to Drink, Eat, and Shop
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Fall Fun in Cody, Wyoming – Where to Drink, Eat, and Shop

If you want an authentic western experience, then you should visit Cody, Wyoming. The town was founded by William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody and is the gateway to the east side of Yellowstone National Park. While it is a popular summer destination because of Yellowstone, nightly Cody Rodeo, and Wild West fun at Old Trail … Continue reading

How to Spend 1 Night in Gering and Scottsbluff, Nebraska
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How to Spend 1 Night in Gering and Scottsbluff, Nebraska

Towering over the prairie, Scotts Bluff National Monument is a big drawn in northwest Nebraska. The city’s name is one word – Scottsbluff. I recently spoke at the Nebraska Tourism Conference in Gering. The two cities are only a couple of miles apart. Gering was founded in 1887 and Scottsbluff in 1899. Both have deep … 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

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

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

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

How to Spend an Afternoon in Cody, Wyoming
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How to Spend an Afternoon in Cody, Wyoming

If you only have an afternoon in Cody , here’s how to spend it in this authentic Wild West town. Cody is named after its founder William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody. The showman and frontiersman is one of the iconic figures of the American West. Lunch at Trailhead Start with lunch at Trailhead. They have … Continue reading