Category: Brainerd

Last Turn Saloon in Brainerd, Minnesota: Step Into Yesteryear

October 26, 2012

Last Turn Saloon in Brainerd, Minnesota.Photo by Charish Badzinski. As I’ve mentioned previously, the Last Turn Saloon in my hometown of Brainerd, Minnesota is one of my favorite watering holes in the world. To get there, patrons descend from street level down an old staircase into a warmly-lit room rich in wood tones and brick.  One … More Last Turn Saloon in Brainerd, Minnesota: Step Into Yesteryear

Independence Day and The Charm of Small Town Celebrations

July 5, 2012

Big cities can offer the best fireworks displays, the biggest, most exciting performances by renowned artists, and the largest variety of deep-fried fair foods. Traveling to a large city to celebrate Independence Day can be an extraordinary way to mark the occasion. You could watch fireworks in St. Paul, Minnesota, parked on a postage stamp … More Independence Day and The Charm of Small Town Celebrations