Minnesota State Parks, Wow!
An adventurous excitement that my heart and soul craves several return visits to enjoy thoroughly.
An adventurous excitement that my heart and soul craves several return visits to enjoy thoroughly.
The beauty for the beginning or end of a day.
Experiencing a unique beauty during a different season.
Mega-events are attended by at least 500+ people
Duluth, MN, is the boyhood hometown of Robert Allen Zimmerman,
The museum became a wealth of information for my research
Oh, I do love traveling, moving from one destination to another, with curiosity as my guide.
I enjoy the full hookups provided with a campground but I'm in love with the solitude of boon-docking.
I have fallen in love with the ecological beauty of the Pacific Northwest
Extraordinary life experiences have become a delight, especially when interacting with Greg & Lisa
"It's not just grapes that make fine wines."
I have been fortunate to encounter men and women whose wisdom I have taken to heart.
Until a vaccine is discovered and everyone is inoculated, stay safe and healthy.
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