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Travel Desk: Lost and found on the North Shore
This holiday weekend, many of us are driving to a treasured spot in the state. Lucky us. Where there are others, well, Minnesotans, generally speaking, are a pretty pleasant bunch.
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Trevi Fountain and other construction-free Roman sights
In this Italian city, historic sights shine bright, especially when the scaffolding comes down.
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Biking from Brainerd to Bemidji on the Paul Bunyan Trail
Paul Bunyan probably wasn't a bicyclist, but he would have loved this state trail.
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From an early age, hooked on wild places
Passing on her love for national parks with the next generation.
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Finding kindness, physical challenge at Zion
During a steep and perilous climb, finding the "fellowship of the trail."
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Midwest Traveler: Fergus Falls blends nature, nostalgia
Wildlife and a retro small-town appeal come together in Fergus Falls.
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Giant adventures in Patagonia
For a land-and-sea Patagonia tour, explore Torres del Paine National Park and sail to Cape Horn.
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Nature at work at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
The Hawaiian island chain was created by volcanoes, and the creative force carries on.
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At Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, encounter with a nene
In 1994 our family took a trip to the Big Island of Hawaii. Our experiences of that trip turned into "family legend" that we still joke about 22 years later.
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Midwest Traveler: Devil's Lake may be Midwest's best climbing spot
Even the beginner climbs at this Wisconsin state park are more challenging than average.
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Travel Desk: Avoid surprise costs of a summer trip
Two types of fees can unexpectedly raise the price of your summer getaway. To avoid a bill that, well, exceeds expectations, read the fine print on your selected resort's website and confirmation e-mails.
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Cruising the Rhine the Viking way
A springtime trip shows that Viking River Cruises is upholding its quality of service, even as it expands.
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