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Profile: Linda (minnemom) has been traveling the back roads since she was a child, but now has a husband and four young children to accompany her on her adventures. She’s been writing Travels with Children, http://minnemom.com, since October of 2007, as a way for parents to find family-friendly destinations and to remove the fear of traveling even when outnumbered by kids. Living in rural Minnesota, she tries to find interesting places that are off the beaten path yet interesting and child-friendly. Linda’s Favorite Vacations: My favorite vacation was a family trip to Chicago with three kids in strollers and one on foot. The tall buildings, commuter trains, Lake Michigan, and museums galore were a great change of pace from our farm life, and I loved giving the kids the chance to experience these new things at a young age. Traveling with four children under the age of seven was a challenge, but it was so much fun to be in the “big city” together, seeing new sites.
Posts by: Linda K
Scandinavian Heritage Park in Minot, ND
Nov 25, 2009; 1 CommentMinot, North Dakota, is proud of its Scandinavian heritage; even McDonald’s is decorated with flags and memorabilia from Scandinavia. Each fall, Minot’s fairgrounds are home to the Norsk Hostfest, a cultural celebration involving people... Read more »
Benjamin Franklin Exhibit at Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
Nov 23, 2009; No CommentThe Minnesota History Center, the state’s primary historical museum, is consistently home to quality exhibits showcasing the history of the state of Minnesota. In addition, it periodically hosts special exhibits, including the Declaration of Independence... Read more »
Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia, PA
Nov 18, 2009; No CommentPlease Touch Museum Children’s Museums can be found all around the United States, and our family has visited many of them. Unfortunately, we’ll probably never return to the one that tops our list of favorites because it’s half a country... Read more »
Ukrainian Cultural Institute in Dickinson, ND
Nov 16, 2009; No CommentUkrainian Cultural Institute, Dickinson, ND In a former restaurant on the old main drag of Dickinson, North Dakota, you will find the humble yet interesting Ukrainian Cultural Institute. The Ukrainian Cultural Institute preserves the history of the... Read more »
Family Days at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Nov 11, 2009; No CommentFamily Day at Minneapolis Institute of Arts The biggest draw at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts currently may be its special exhibit, The Louvre and the Masterpiece, which features several pieces from the Louvre, but for families wishing to visit the... Read more »
Lund’s Landing on North Dakota’s Lake Sakakawea
Nov 09, 2009; No CommentNestled on the shores of Lake Sakakawea, south of Ray, North Dakota, and east of Williston, Lund’s Landing offers a lodge, camping, and fishing on the big lake. When I headed to Lund’s Landing, however, I wasn’t there to stay, and I... Read more »
Dakota Dinosaur Museum in Dickinson, ND
Nov 04, 2009; 1 CommentDakota Dinosaur Museum, Dickinson, ND A dinosaur museum? In North Dakota? Yes, you read that right. Dickinson, North Dakota, is home to the Dakota Dinosaur Museum. The exhibits at the Dakota Dinosaur Museum include both real skeletons and casts,... Read more »
North Dakota’s Enchanted Highway
Nov 02, 2009; 1 CommentEnchanted Highway "Geese in Flight" With the World’s Largest Buffalo, World’s Largest Sandhill Crane, and World’s Largest Holstein Cow, North Dakota is known for some pretty big things along I-94. The Enchanted Highway is... Read more »
Northwoods Children’s Museum in Eagle River, WI
Oct 28, 2009; No CommentNorthwoods Children's Museum Children’s museums are often located in big cities, but once in a while we find a small-town gem. Such is the case with the Northwoods Children’s Museum in Eagle River, Wisconsin. Eagle River, with its population... Read more »
Manitoba Children’s Museum in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Oct 26, 2009; No CommentManitoba Children's Museum Once upon a time, we had four preschoolers and decided that a vacation to Canada (Winnipeg, to be exact) was a good way to spend some family time together, not too far away from home. Our first stop upon arriving in the... Read more »
