How to See Split Rock Lighthouse Shine Across Lake Superior
High above dark grey waters, Split Rock Lighthouse stands as a testament to the danger and romance of sailing on the Great Lakes. Each year thousands of people visit this Minnesota icon but November 10th is the only day to see the lighthouse shining across Lake Superior.
Watching Hot Lava and the Ocean Get Together in Hawaii Will Change How You See the Earth
Watching molten rock bubble up from below the waves and pour into the ocean is a singular experience. All around you waves crash against the rocks, sending clouds of steam into the air, while liquid orange fire cuts through the mist and pours into the ocean causing the dark grey water to spit and hiss.
High Above the Clouds at Haleakalā National Park
The view from Haleakalā is the type of view that inspires people to travel across the globe, to stand at the summit, to look out, and to try and make sense of the immensity in front of them. As amazing as the view from the top of Haleakalā is the real magic is inside the valley.
Hanging Out on the Edge of the Boundary Waters in Ely, Minnesota
Sometimes it feels like Ely’s purpose in life is to make people less afraid of the woods. Nestled on the edge of Superior National Forest, Ely is home to two internationally recognized wildlife centers, the Root Beer Lady Museum, and has more places to hike, bike, and paddle than you can cover in a lifetime.
Walking on the Green Path: On Being a Trailblazer
Whether you’re lost in the woods or trying to be one of the first restaurants in Minneapolis to pay your staff a fair wage while forgoing tips there are challenges and rewards to being a trailblazer.
Where to Go and How to Watch This Year’s Solar Eclipse
On August 21st the first transcontinental total solar eclipse in 99 years will cast a shadow across fourteen states. For most people seeing a total solar eclipse is an awe-inspiring, once in lifetime opportunity, which is why we’ve put together a guide for where to go and how to watch the 2017 solar eclipse.
How to Do Some Good with Your Super Bowl Party
What kind of impact could we have if everyone used their Super Bowl parties to have fun and fight hunger?
Discovering a Shore Thing at Lake Titicaca
On the border between Peru and Bolivia sits Lake Titicaca, considered sacred by the Incas, who believed that the creator god Viracocha rose from its depths to create the sun, moon, stars, and first humans. As I hiked along the winding path next to the lake I wondered what treasures it might hold?
Exploring the Lived-In History of Old Quebec
Old Quebec is a city worth exploring for anyone who loves food or history. Quebecers have worked hard to preserve their city and are proud of its long history and French heritage.
There’s Something Americans Should Know About Spending Time in Canada
On a recent road trip across Canada, I learned there are a few things every American should know before they pack up the dogsled and make a run for the border.
Going Beyond the Stick to Find Food Worth Eating at the Minnesota State Fair
There’s a lot worth eating at the Minnesota State Fair that doesn’t come on-a-stick. Check out all of Umami’s recommendations for finding everything worth eating and drinking at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
The Sleepover: Hiking Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Rising hundreds of feet above Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore offers visitors a chance to see towering arches carved from sandstone, waterfalls, and lighthouses.
Escape to a Polynesian Paradise in Fiji
Traveling to Fiji for my honeymoon was the perfect way to disconnect from the world. Sitting on the deck of our overwater Bure my husband and I would take the time to enjoy the changing colors and pointing out the different types of fish that would swim underneath our hut and around the lagoon.
An Inside Look at Chicago Food Planet and What it Takes to Run A Food Tour In Chicago
When you travel to Chicago these days, there’s a good chance that taking a food tour is somewhere on your list of possible adventures. What most people don’t know is everything that goes into starting a food tour.
Traveling to Cuba to Find the Heart of Havana
My trip to Cuba was a bit to the left of legal. I visited two weeks before relations between the United States, and Cuba was restored, meaning I had to plan everything without any of my usual resources, like travel websites, where, if anything went wrong, we were, more or less, screwed.