Travel

A couple of years ago as Labor Day weekend approached, on a whim our family decided to take a mini vacation. Since we only had four days, we needed somewhere easily drivable, yet far enough away that felt like...

The first time we went camping as a family, our kids were two, four, six, and eight. In a tent. I think I got maybe one hour of sleep. My husband and I grew up camping. But we hadn't done any of...

Need some lake time? How about a nice change of scenery? Look no further than the Brainerd area in Minnesota! It is a 2.5 hour drive from Fargo (staying on Highway 10 for majority of it) and then Nisswa...

Are you a family of animal lovers looking for a new zoo near Fargo? Here are some zoos outside the Fargo-Moorhead area that are worth the drive! Zoos Worth the Drive 1. Wahpeton, ND Distance from Fargo: 50 minutes Chahinkapa Zoo This nearby zoo is...

Looking for some winter fun just an hour east of Fargo? Polar Fest in Detroit Lakes is back for 2024, and it's got fun events for the whole family! Polar Fest 2024 Days: February 9th - February 25th, 2024 Location: Detroit Lakes,...

Thinking about a family road trip to Yellowstone National Park? Our family of five gives it two thumbs up! Here are some tips, tricks, and ideas we learned along the way to help plan your trip! Family Road Trip to Yellowstone 1. Book...

My husband and I are born and raised Minnesotans, so we feel like it's in our DNA to love Duluth and the entire Minnesota North Shore surrounding Lake Superior. We made a point to visit every summer when we...

When our family needs a big outdoor adventure that's close to home, we head a short hour south to the Sheyenne National Grassland. With over 70,000 acres of public land, there's no shortage of areas to explore. Sheyenne National Grassland The grassland...

Every summer, my family takes a couple trips to different lakes around Minnesota, North Dakota, or South Dakota.  It seems like with each trip we seek out the same things to make everything enjoyable and memorable for all. Beyond our usual...

Day Trip to Jamestown Looking for a quick road trip from Fargo? Then consider heading west to spend the day in Jamestown! Jamestown is the 9th largest town in North Dakota, and a quick 1.5-hour drive from Fargo. Best known for its...