What’s the best hike you’ve been on lately? Mine is this gorgeous hike in the Beartooth Mountains of southern Montana. From the minute my feet hit the trail, I had this John Muir quote imprinted on my brain; “Keep close… Continue Reading
I have a secret; I actually love cold weather. I crave a winter reset. I like to rest, reflect, and recalibrate during these short days and long nights. This is pretty much sacrilege to say in the upper Midwest, when… Continue Reading
Books about North Dakota and Minnesota (especially creative ones) aren’t incredibly common, but I think they’re one of the most powerful and accessible ways to understand the part of the world that I call home. And they’re fun and easy… Continue Reading
If you have a thing for North Dakota landscapes or street art, then my new North Dakota postcards are for you. You can order a super cool set for just $4 (with free shipping!) right here, or find me in… Continue Reading
There’s something soothing about skipping the big box stores and opting for indie crafts, art shows and handmade gifts this Christmas. The gifts are unique, your dollars support a small businessperson and the shopping experience often includes fun extras like… Continue Reading
When the temperature drops, layers are the secret to packing for cold climates and staying warm and comfortable both indoors and out. These layers aren’t the giant snow pants and massive parkas that immobilize you like the kids in “A… Continue Reading
We have entered the chilly season here in the Midwest, a time when the days are dark and often our moods are too. Cooped up inside for longer than we’d like, that feeling of ennui — that familiar listlessness and… Continue Reading
Earlier this year, I started work on a new project. It’s called the Travel Tomorrow podcast and I’m almost ridiculously excited about it. The Travel Tomorrow podcast is a show for curious people who are interested in what’s happening around… Continue Reading
Dakota Chappy is the undisputed queen of prairie glam. North Dakota fashion designer Chappy Windsor presides over a fashion empire that is equal parts extra and empowering. Her boutiques, located in Minot and Bismarck, are an eclectic mix of boho,… Continue Reading
A canvas by painter Erica G. Thune is drenched in vivid, saturated color. Her work swirls with motion, pulses with energy. Yet it never feels chaotic. There’s a strong, still center to paintings by the North Dakota artists, all that… Continue Reading