Iowa’s Fiery Forests “The fire stick was like a paintbrush. Touch it here in a small dab, and you’ve made a meadow for elk; a light scatter there burns off brush so the oaks make more acorns.” -Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings ofContinue Reading
Spook Cave and Campground – An Interview with Paul Rasmussen – Owner The Campground Natural beauty surrounds you when camping at our campground. Choose a spacious full hook-up site near the trout stream and waterfall. Or perhaps a log cabin overlooking our fishing and swimming lake would be perfect forContinue Reading
Captain Robert C. Vavra, Maiden Voyage Tours – A Driftless Icon I grew up along the Mississippi River in Iowa. After high school I worked on the river commercial fishing, clamming and trapping as a way of life. Unfortunately, the day of the hunter-gatherer on the River came to anContinue Reading
Delaware County, Iowa Welcome to Fun, Adventure & Relaxation Beautiful Delaware County is located along the Highway 20 corridor between Dyersville and Independence. We are just 45 minutes from Dubuque, Cedar Rapids and Waterloo. Rich with Historical, Agricultural, Environmental and Recreational Activities. LET US HELP YOU PLAN YOUR TOUR!Continue Reading
Welcome to Monona, Iowa! Located in the heart of the Driftless Area in northeast Iowa with its enchanting ever-changing seasons, you’ll find the “Gardens of Monona” full of beauty, tranquility, and community pride. Walk along the streets and take a peek at the gardens and wooded trails beyond. Admire theContinue Reading
Fayette County Tourism Fayette County is located in beautiful Northeast Iowa and offers an abundance of natural resources, recreational opportunities, and unique locally-owned businesses. The county’s small rural communities create the perfect setting to live, work, and play. HISTORY (From WiKi) Fayette County was founded on December 21, 1837 asContinue Reading
City of Houston – MN In the beautiful Root River Valley of southeastern Minnesota, the City of Houston lies in “the best of bluff country.” The community offers the conveniences of modern life paired with a charming, small-town feel. The area is home to a variety of locally-owned businesses andContinue Reading
By Rick Pedersen – For those wishing to learn the Who’s who in the owl world, the answer is the International Owl Center located in Houston, MN. Every year people from around the globe travel to this destination, which hosts the International Festival of Owls every March. My wifeContinue Reading
By Rick Pedersen – Americans have always had a romantic fascination and attraction to distilled spirits dating back to the days of prohibition. The location of these Speakeasy joints was often secret and hidden. Visions of Al Capone come to mind and packed businesses full of eager customers dancing theContinue Reading
Dodge Center, MN Dodge Center, a Minnesota Star City, was founded in 1869 by early settlers who had faith and determination to sustain in the years ahead. The arrival of the Winona and St. Peter Railroad in 1866 established the site for the “village.” Its location was the geographicContinue Reading
Ed Chapman, Balloon Ascensions Unlimited Balloon Ascensions Unlimited has the finest balloons and pilots available to carry you wherever the wind decides. The quiet serenity of lighter-than-air flight is a truly majestic experience – a form of poetry. You can float tranquilly over the countryside at treetop level picking leavesContinue Reading
World’s First Pete Gengler is happy that his family and its company, Sno Pac Foods, Inc., got into the organic food business early. Touting itself as the world’s first grower/processor of frozen organic vegetables, Sno Pac, located in Caledonia, Minnesota, is in its third generation of ownership. Pete Gengler’s mother,Continue Reading
DAY 1 10:30 AM – SPAM® Museum Tour: Please don’t eat the exhibits. Yes, it’s real. The SPAM® Museum is stuffed with interactive exhibits that bring the iconic history of the SPAM® Brand to life like you’ve never seen it before! Go behind the scenes and behind the can forContinue Reading
Austin, MN – Meet & Stay Austin has an abundance of awesome attributes that make it an unique place to host your future gatherings, tournaments, games and more. Ideally located in southern Minnesota at the junction of I-90 and State Hwy 218, Austin is easily accessible from almost anywhere. OfferingContinue Reading
Cannon Falls, Minnesota About Cannon Falls is a city in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 4,083 at the 2010 census. Located along U.S. Route 52 southeast of the Twin Cities, Cannon Falls is well known as the home of Pachyderm Studio, where many famous musicians have recorded,Continue Reading
Andrzej (ahn-jay) Zalasinski, Executive Director of Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce, Recipient of the National Institute Scholarship Completes First Year at Institute for Organization Management A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Jan 9, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Institute for Organization Management, the professional development programContinue Reading
Cedar Valley Resort – An Interview with Larry Johnson – Owner About Cedar Valley Resort Our Family Resort has 11 beautiful log sided Cabins ranging in size from 1,400 sq’ to over 5,600 sq’ and will accommodate from 2 to 38 guests! Lanesboro MN, named one of America’s Prettiest TownsContinue Reading
By: Rick Pedersen – The rise of small-batch distilleries has pumped new life into the small towns they have set up their operations in. Such is the case of Harmony Spirits located in Harmony, MN, where they have sourced local grains that are artfully distilled with care by Larry, Andy,Continue Reading
Things to Do in Eagan MN Eagan is the home of the largest outlet mall and municipal waterpark in the Upper Midwest – Twin Cities Premium Outlets and Cascade Bay! We also have over 50 beautiful parks, including Caponi Art Park – a picturesque sculpture garden, and Lebanon HillsContinue Reading