Minneapolis is rich with cultures from around the world. During our visit to the city, we explored the Somali, Swedish and Vikings (NFL team) culture. We also got a taste of the Russian culture expressed through art. Just a short ride from downtown Minneapolis is the Museum of Russian Art. It’s one of the places…
I would’ve never associated a whale watching tour with New York City. Pretty much everyone else I’ve talked to – even long-time residents of the Big Apple – had no clue a whale watching tour in New York City was a thing. Well, it is. My wife and I had a fabulous time traveling past…
My wife is a quilter. Twenty years ago, she bought the material for a quilt, and just this summer, she finished it up. In fact, she finished binding the quilt edges by hand as we made our way across the Midwest on our 3,800-mile road trip. She was so proud of her accomplishment, and so…
Being a native of Utah, I don’t know a lot about the history of Tennessee. I know it’s also known as Music City, USA. President Andrew Jackson is a Tennessee native. But that’s about where my knowledge stopped. At least that’s what it was before I spent some time at the Tennessee State Musuem in…
Have you ever been horseback riding? Up until a few weeks ago, I’d never been on a horse. But now that I’ve ridden a horse, does that make me a City Slicker? Probably not. But if you’re looking to go horseback riding in Nebraska, here’s a rundown on our experience so you can book your…
Growing up, my wife’s family went camping at Redfish Lake in the Sawtooth National Wilderness in central Idaho. For the past few years, she had been talking about taking our family up there for a few days. When our plans fell through to spend a few days camping in Escalante, Utah, in late July, we…
The Museum of Illusions is exactly like it sounds. It’s a collection of several tricks the eye has to try and decipher or something that would make you think. So if you’re looking for something to test your mind or make you think, plan an hour to visit the Museum of Illusions in Kansas City,…
After visiting Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C., I was intrigued about the life of President Abraham Lincoln. I was curious to know how he came to be president of the United States as tensions around slavery were building. Since my wife and I were heading to Illinois on our Midwest road trip, I was sure…
As we planned a road trip through the Midwest this summer, we were looking for fun things to see and do. Most activities involved museums or historical sites. But we found a hidden gem in the plains of Nebraska. Tanking involves climbing into a large, round metal tub and floating down a river. So we…
I love hands-on science museums. There’s something fun about challenging your mind to try new things. The Bakken Museum was a favorite stop for my son and I during our visit to Minneapolis. We spent the most time in the first exhibit area we came to. There were so many ways to engage in science-related…
