Midwest Living published a travel piece by Ashlea Halpern about her three day road trip along the upper Mississippi River. She began her trip kayaking along the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge with the Broken Paddle guiding services located in Wabasha. “This national scenic byway traces the Mighty Mississippi from its headwaters in northern Minnesota down to the Gulf of Mexico. Hundreds of charming river towns dotted with hole-in-the-wall bars, barbecue joints, and neo-Victorian bed-and-breakfasts line the route. ”
She highlighted her visits to the National Eagle Center, “watch daily demos with rescued bald eagles”, Minnesota Marine Art Museum, “an astounding art collection”, Big River Kambucha; “they recently opened a tap room in Goodview”, and Bloedow Bakery “the Bavarian cream donuts, maple long johns and glazed croissants taste as fresh as ever.”
“A vast liquid ecosystem carves the line between Minnesota and Wisconsin. Take a drive (or float) to the small towns, big views and natural wonders of the Upper Mississippi.”