Category Archives: Minnesota

Falling Waters Twenty-One: Southeastern Minnesota

Posted on October 6, 2018 by kcbernick

October 5, 2018 We thought it was high time we saw some of the waterfalls we drive by in Southeastern Minnesota. It wasn’t raining today, unusual this year, so we went exploring. First, is the non-waterfall – Zumbro Falls. The … Continue reading →

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Spelunking and Spam in Southern Minnesota

Posted on October 4, 2018 by kcbernick

October 2, 2018 Spelunking, from the Latin word spēlunca meaning cave, is a term that has fallen out of favor with “cavers,” who consider spelunkers to be untrained and unknowledgeable compared to themselves. Nonetheless, I think it’s a lovely word, and will … Continue reading →

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Rochester, Minnesota: Medical Resort City

Posted on October 3, 2018 by kcbernick

September, 2018 Here’s a very brief history of the Mayo Clinic, Rochester’s primary claim to fame. It was founded in the mid-1800’s, by William Worrall Mayo, who was born England in 1819 and emigrated to the United States in 1846. … Continue reading →

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Rochester, Minnesota, Hometown of the Mayo Clinic

Posted on September 28, 2018 by kcbernick

Thursday, September 27, 2018 We are spending some time in Rochester, Minnesota, so decided to learn a bit more about our temporary home away from home. Like many much larger cities we’ve visited, Rochester has a Hop On Hop Off … Continue reading →

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Hop, hop, hopping for Brews!

Posted on September 16, 2018 by kcbernick

Friday, September 14, 2018 We paid a visit to the Mighty Axe Hops Farm near Foley, Minnesota, and were treated to a very informative tour. It’s harvest season, a good time to learn about the process. At 83 acres, Mighty Axe … Continue reading →

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Pipestone National Monument

Posted on August 28, 2017 by kcbernick

Tuesday, August 22, 2017 It was so nice to sleep in this morning. Our first priority as we left Cheyenne was to find a car wash. Our car was so covered by dust that neither of us wanted to touch … Continue reading →

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The Attractions of Gull Lake

Posted on August 15, 2015 by kcbernick

Thursday, August 13 Nothing much going on.  We had a downpour last night, so it was hot and humid during the day today. Of course, for us Minnesotans, that means upper 80’s or lower 90’s. We melt if it gets … Continue reading →

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But Wait! There’s More, Gull Lake

Posted on August 11, 2015 by kcbernick

Monday, August 10 It was another lovely day. Dad wanted to go fishing, so we headed to town to get some bait and lures. After lunch, we took the boat out on the lake, and he cast his line. Although … Continue reading →

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Why I Live in Minnesota, Part II, continued

Posted on August 11, 2015 by kcbernick

Friday, August 7 A few of us headed into Pequot Lakes for some shopping. There are some nice boutiques, gift shops, and clothing and shoe stores in Pequot Lakes. Several articles of clothing and possibly more pairs of shoes were … Continue reading →

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Why I Live in Minnesota, Part II

Posted on August 11, 2015 by kcbernick

Monday, August 3 Our extended family has the good fortune of owning a “cabin” on Gull Lake in north central Minnesota. The lake is almost 15 miles long, and is about 15.5 square feed in area. Our place is on … Continue reading →

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