As a photographer, Iceland has loomed large in my imagination for years. I was leery of locking this trip in, given how popular a destination it’s become, and with that, how expensive it is. However, I’m so glad I made this trip happen. It was otherworldly. We could drive for hours and barely talk, there were so many jaw-dropping views to absorb. From the charming fjord towns to steaming earth hot spots to geothermal spas to art-infused Nordic cities, this was a dream trip in so many ways.
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We were lucky enough to snag one of Whitetail Woods’ new Prairie View camper cabins to ring in 2022. If you can get one, these camper cabins are one of my favorite winter camping options in Minnesota. They are the perfect distance from home, heated, cozy, well-designed, and peaceful.
Read MoreA Socially Distanced Camping Trip: Theodore Roosevelt National Park
After not really leaving our house for a couple of months, when the governor okayed “dispersed camping,” we packed our backpacks and spent a couple of days exploring Theodore Roosevelt National Park in western North Dakota. From bison to wild horses, badlands to prairies, we still left feeling socially distanced but with an itch to return.
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