Scotland’s Loch Ness is famous for “Nessie” but Urquhart Castle on its banks holds even more interest! We were pleasantly surprised at not only the rugged beauty of the castle ruins, but also its rich history. In the end, we found the castle was more impressive than anything to do with Nessie! This blog holds photos and lore on both. Enjoy!
Category Archives: Landscape
Cawdor Castle, Scotland (Travel)
Scotland is known for its castles. There are few more romantic sights in the British Isles than a Scottish castle! We visited several, each very unique and different. Cawdor Castle is like visiting a home vs. a museum. Furnished with authentic family furniture, art & artifacts, it is currently lived in – by the same family for hundreds of years. The vast gardens are magnificent. Learn more in this blog.
Taliesin III, Wisconsin, USA (Art & Travel)
Nestled in the rolling hills of SW Wisconsin is one of the most famous residences in the USA! Designed by and home/studio of world famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright, it is a wonderful day trip adventure! Photos from our Travel Date in summer 2022 are shared in this informative blog.
Art in Bloom: Mia 2022, Mpls., MN
The beloved Art in Bloom at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, returned this year after a 2-year cancellation due to COVID. Imaginative floral interpretations of selected works of art from the Mia’s permanent collection were showcased. This blog shares examples of how the Mia classic again welcomed spring on a rainy Minnesota day!
Clearwater Beach, Florida, USA (Travel)
Clearwater Beach, FL, has one of the finest beaches in the USA with white, sugar sand and friendly gulf waters. With lots of activity at Pier 60 (south end) and pristine solitude on Caladesi Island (north end), it has something for everyone! Photos and fond memories fill this blog! Enjoy!
2021 Travel Dates to the World Class Cities in my Back Yard: Fav Photos
When options for world travel all be ceased due to COVID, I explored the world class cities & sites in my backyard – St. Paul & Minneapolis MN USA.2021 Travel Dates with my husband and friends were created. This blog shares my favorite photos of my favorite places – and links for more details for you to check out.
Hennepin Island: Minneapolis, MN USA (Travel)
I love islands! We explored Hennepin Island on our Mississippi River Travel Date. Diverse and small, it includes several parks: one close to the fall with a hydroelectric plant and, next to it, a park on the bluffs named for Fr. Hennepin with trails and steps to the shoreline. This blog is filled with colorful photos and interesting information!
Guthrie Theater & Neighbors, Minneapolis, MN USA (Art & Travel)
The Guthrie Theater, Gold Medal Park and the Memorial to the tragic 35W Bridge collapse (2007) were included in our Mississippi River Travel Date. Just a few steps from the Stone Arch Bridge and the Heritage Trail, these 3 significant, though unrelated, sites are well worth this side trip. This blog is filled with colorful photos and interesting information!
St. Anthony Falls, Minneapolis, MN USA (Travel)
The Falls of St. Anthony are the focal point of the Mississippi River as it flows through downtown Minneapolis, MN USA. We continued our exploration of the world out our backdoor on our recent Travel Date, crossing the river on the Stone Arch Bridge on the Heritage Trail. This blog shares interesting info, photos, and artwork revealing the falls as a “falls,” and its journey to becoming a vibrant dam.
Arb Adventure: MN Arboretum, Chanhassen, MN USA (Art & Travel)
Minnesota Arboretum “the arb” is a great Minneapolis, MN, Travel Date for any season, any age. 1,200 acres are filled with beautiful landscape and flowers, ponds and waterfalls, and Chinese, Japanese, and sculpture themed gardens. Children of all ages can enjoy a Maze Garden and Green Play Yard. Drive, walk or take a tram around the grounds. Pair it with a tour of Prince’s Paisley Park, just down the road. Enjoy my blog filled with photos and info.
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