travel

From mountain top to desert floor, three easy ways to enjoy Palm Springs

Written by Anne Siegel,
Contributing writer
Apr 18, 2013

Top, taking in the view from the top of the mountain. -Photos: courtesy visitgaypalmsprings.com

With spring so late in arriving this year, winter-weary Wisconsin residents can’t be blamed for dreaming of a warm-weather getaway.

St. Paul's hot in the coldest weather

Written by Mike Muckian,
Contributing writer
Feb 11, 2013

Residents of St. Paul still bridle over a New York reporter who once described Minnesota’s capital as uninhabitable during the winter months. Hardy local residents well conditioned to the season chuckle over the apparently delicate natures of New York’s residents – or at least its writers.

If anything, St. Paul has become a hot winter destination, with more outdoor activities than you can shake an icicle at. Yes, it’s cold, but as all good Minnesotans know: There’s no bad weather, just unprepared people who don’t know how to dress for the weather.