Birding in Winnipeg
With its diverse ecosystems, location along migration routes, and strong conservation efforts, Winnipeg has firmly established itself as a birding hot spot.
With its diverse ecosystems, location along migration routes, and strong conservation efforts, Winnipeg has firmly established itself as a birding hot spot.
Small town Granite Falls on the Minnesota River features the historic Volstead House Museum, a WWII air museum, and a spirited arts community. Just over two hours’ drive from Minneapolis, it makes for an easy overnight or weekend getaway.
Located in Lake Superior 20 miles off the coast of the most northern tip of Minnesota, the 50 mile-long, six mile-wide Isle Royale National Park takes some getting to. But once there it offers what the more popular parks don’t – primarily, splendid isolation.
Here are some interesting and fun facts about Minnesota covering natural resources, history and commerce. There’s a lot about water, naturally.