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Beautiful Lake Superior My Lake Superior Recommendations In this article, I'll cover the places I have visited along the north shore of Lake Superior. Keep in mind that there are many more things to do and see in this area that may not be included here, such as the zoo and the North Shore Scenic Railroad, which runs from Duluth to Two Harbors. I will most likely catch it the next time I head that way. Duluth's Skyline Parkway Start with a beautiful, scenic 20-mile drive along Duluth's Skyline Parkway, which offers stunning views of Duluth, Lake Superior Bay, and the shoreline.  You can access this road right off Interstate 35 at exit 249, just before entering Duluth from the south. Set aside an hour or more, and leave time for plenty of stops along the way. Scenic Opportunites Scenic overlooks aren't the only thing you will see on this drive. The road winds through the edges of pine forest, over stone bridges, and along rivers, with beautiful waterfalls to admire along ...

  An Unexpected State Park Discovery As far as scenery goes, much of southern Minnesota consists of agricultural fields as far as the eye can see. Many native Minnesotans, like me, head north, past the Twin Cities, or to the Mississippi River bluffs on the southeastern side of the state for a more visually stimulating nature experience.  However, just three miles south of Mankato, Minnesota, is a little creek called Minneopa that feeds the southern part of the state's largest, most scenic waterfalls. It is located on Gadwell Road, just off Highway 169, quietly tucked away in the middle of the corn and beans.  I recently discovered this little gem of a waterfall and the small state park that governs it while traveling back and forth to visit my granddaughter in the state's west-central part. I happened upon it while searching for a more scenic route than the flat corn and bean fields; I chose the Minnesota River back roads path and was pleasantly surprised to find this bea...

  Explore Arizona's incredible deserts. All photos are by Tamarajo, edited in Instagram or Snapseed, unless noted. The Deserts of Arizona My first visit to Arizona was in the early nineties, when my husband suggested we take a trip to see his mother, who lives in the Phoenix-area suburbs. Before this trip, I had barely left my home state of Minnesota, aside from a couple of border crossings into Iowa. My only exposure to a different climate came from what I saw on television or read about in a book.  Given my limited travel experience, I wasn't prepared for the completely different climate and landscape I encountered. As a Minnesota native, I had taken trees, water, and greenery for granted before this journey.  When I arrived in the desert basin of the Phoenix region, I was greeted by wide-open spaces of dusty-colored nothingness and barren mountains in the distance, with some Saguaro cacti sprinkled here and there. I felt a little bit like I had just arrived on another ...