Nestled in the picturesque village of Osceola, Wisconsin, the Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway offers a delightful journey through time and nature. Operated by the Minnesota Transportation Museum, this heritage railroad invites passengers to embark on scenic excursions that showcase the beauty of the St. Croix River Valley. A Historic Departure Point Your adventure begins at the historic 1916 Soo Line Depot, located at 114 Depot Road in Osceola. This beautifully restored brick station, ...
Roadtrips
Explore the Wild Wonders of the Minnesota Zoo
Nestled in Apple Valley, Minnesota, the Minnesota Zoo offers families an immersive journey through diverse habitats from around the globe. With themed trails, interactive exhibits, and a vast array of animals, it's a destination that promises adventure and education for visitors of all ages. 🌿 Tropics Trail: A Rainforest Adventure Step into the lush world of the Tropics Trail, where the ambiance of a tropical rainforest comes alive. This indoor trail is home to a variety of exotic animals, ...
The 5 Best Family-Friendly Places to Visit in Minnesota
Minnesota is a dream destination for families looking to combine fun, learning, and outdoor adventure. From hands-on museums to waterfall hikes and scenic small towns, there’s something for every age and interest. Here are five of the best family-friendly places to visit in Minnesota — perfect for weekend getaways or memory-making summer vacations. Minneapolis–Saint Paul (The Twin Cities) The Twin Cities are packed with attractions that are both educational and entertaining for kids of all ...
Funding Your Family Road Trip
When you’re a parent, you want to open your child’s eyes to as much of the world as possible. You don’t want them cooped up in their hometown, limited to the same old places and events when there’s a whole planet out there just waiting to be explored! However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to jump on flights or boats overseas. Instead, you can introduce your little one to new places in your own car! Road trips are a fun way to liberate your little one and a great means of taking ...
Minnesota to Kentucky in One Day
Can it be done? Can one person drive straight through from Minnesota to Bowling Green, Kentucky in one day? It's nearly a 12-hour drive without any hiccups. That's a long drive. But I did it! That's exactly what I did when I took Peyton to Bowling Green, Kentucky over MEA break. We drove the whole way in one day. There were several stops along the way but we managed to do it in about 14 hours. And I even missed a turn in Illinois! That added about an hour onto our trip. Today, I'm going ...
An Afternoon at the Shedd Aquarium
Peyton and I spend a fair amount of time in Illinois each year. Between going to visit family and taking in attractions we are down there almost every other month. This month we checked out the Shedd Aquarium while we were down there. Can you believe, I've gone to Illinois hundreds of times and I have never once in my life been to the Shedd Aquarium? But we did it this last time we were down there! For those of you that have never been, like me, let me tell you a little bit about the Shedd ...