Recent content from Kerri Westenberg
A parade of raptors at Duluth's Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve
Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve offers sweeping views of Lake Superior and gorgeous autumn color. But most visitors keep their eyes on the skies. This 235-acre…
Pop-up outhouses and advance research fuels road trips south
My family was among the millions of Americans taking a road trip this summer. We learned a few things along the way.
Where to go in Minnesota to enjoy the fullest of fall colors
Ideas and photographic inspiration to fuel an autumn drive.
Fall color resources for leaf-peeping in Minnesota
Tracking color: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources tracks fall color at dnr.state.mn.us/fall_colors; the site is updated weekly on Thursdays. More routes: Find…
Gardeners in Minneapolis and St. Paul find joy in abundance
Two urban gardeners build on their successes, plan to go bigger next year.
For digital nomads, traveling for work takes on new meaning in pandemic age
A growing number of professionals are working remotely — really remotely.
Near Hibbing, Minn., a geological force of nature
The Iron Range area is the site of a rare three-way continental divide.
Why Europe guru Rick Steves wants travelers to stay home
The author and television personality on tourism's future, the mark of a good traveler and how Italy is the India of Europe.
From kids' camps to pilgrimage hikes, virtual travel hits its stride
Increasing numbers of tour companies are offering online experiences for would-be travelers.
The future of travel: How tourism slowly recovers from the coronavirus pandemic
Brief stays, last-minute excursions and road trips are easing people back into tourism.