Whether you are driving from Minneapolis to the North Shore, the Twin Cities to Duluth, or all the way to Texas, you are spending most of your time on I-35—one…
Ultimate Guide to Road Trip Stops Off I-35 in Minnesota
The Best Coffee Shops in St Paul, Minnesota for 2023
Coffee. That first sip in the morning. The smell. The way it motivates you to get out of bed. Ahhh, a true gift in this life. And coffee shops? With…
Where to Downhill Ski in Minnesota: 8 Largest Hills
Downhill skiing is one of the most fun winter activities! A total rush. Fresh air. Easy to learn. Perfect for the whole family. And of course, one of the snowiest…
Why 2020 was the Best Year Ever
It was a tough year. It was weird, never-ending, eye-opening. And we weren’t prepared. I can think of 100 things that went wrong and why it was not the best…
Little Blue Backpack’s Best of 2020
When I sat down to write this post, my first thought (actually word) was…oof. What a year and how drastically different the Little Blue Backpack’s Best of 2020 will look…
19 Places to Snowshoe in the Twin Cities
Incredible views. Fewer crowds. No bugs. Visiting the parks during Minnesota winter might just be the move to make. There are so many places to snowshoe in the Twin Cities…