Spending Time Between Minnesota and North Dakota

Both of these states I have been to but I have never been up as north as I was until I visited Grand Forks and East Grand Forks. Now I have 5 new favorites for the next time I am in town.

Itasca State Park
Red River Flood Memorial
Ely’s Ivy Restaurant & Bar
Widman’s Candy Shop
Smiley & Winking Water Tower

New Places Found

When the kids come to visit, I am always looking for new places to take them. It is funny to me how many new places I find even after living here for almost a decade. Just goes to show that there is never a moment when you shouldn’t be exploring your own backyard. Below are 5 new places I found near me.

Riverside Park (photo credit: Carrie Ames)
Little Crater Lake Trail

Ooo Nobibi

Lux Sucre
Holler Treats

Nearby Hiking Trails

One thing the PNW has is great hiking. I have been so blessed to go on so many of these trails. Below are 5 more trails that I would like to accomplish this summer.

Tom, Dick & Harry Mountain Trail

Sleeping Beauty Trail

Smith Rock Canyon Trail

God’s Thumb Trail

Tryon Creek Triple Bridge Loop Trail

Amazing Farmer Markets

It is summer and produce is in full swing. Ever since I moved back to the PNW, I have been more involved in local farmer markets and believe you can attend a different local one each day of the week. Yesterday I picked up my CSA box and berry share of the season and OMG . . .it looks incredible! So in honor of farmer markets everywhere; below are 5 incredible ones you can find in your global travels. Guess what? I have been to some of them.

Edinburgh Scotland Farmer’s Market

Pike Place, Seattle Washington

Dane County Farmer’s Market, Madison Wisconsin

Rialto Markets, Venice Italy

Hilo Farmer’s Market, Hawaii