MicroAdventures
Have you heard of MicroAdventures?
With limited “free” time due to work and life obligations, we understand that going out for an adventure can be daunting and become a stressful task to plan. We hope that by providing you with the following MicroAdventures, that you can follow similar ideas and itineraries to create a peaceful overnight getaway!
Alastair Humphreys defines MicroAdventures as “an overnight outdoor adventure that is small and achievable, for normal people with real lives.” Similarly, the New York Times described a MicroAdventure as “short, perspective-shifting bursts of travel closer to home, inspiring followers to pitch a tent in nearby woods, explore their city by moonlight, or hold a family slumber party in the backyard.”
Use the categories below to sort between what types of MicroAdventures you would like to embark!
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Canada MicroAdventures
Dinosaur Provincial Park
Dinosaur Provincial Park is part of the Badlands in Alberta, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We were especially excited to explore because we heard you could come across fossils at pretty much any given point you were in the park.
Iceland MicroAdventures
Using Flybus in Iceland: How to Plus A Mini Review
In January 2019, my sister and I spent 48 hours in Iceland on our way home to Minnesota, USA from an extended stopover from Oslo, Norway.
48 hours in Iceland
Did you know, Icelandair has a really cool option where you can stopover for up to seven days for free? This unique feature allows you to have what is essentially an extended layover in Iceland at no additional cost.
So, you decide to take the leap and extend your vacation to include the free stopover option–this is great! But, you only have a quick weekend, or two nights, to explore this country as fast (or slow) as you want.
Minnesota MicroAdventures
2023 Minnesota Hiking Trails Wish List
These are the Best Minnesota Hiking Trails for your 2022 Bucket List!
Our Midwest Winter Wish List | Blogmas 2022
Sharing our Midwest Winter Wish List – a list of some things we would love to do this winter season, and hope to inspire you to want to do, too!
These 6 Parks have the Best Winter Activities around Alexandria
Nestled within 300+ lakes, more than 500 miles of recreational trails, and over 25 parks (two of which are State Parks), there are endless winter recreational opportunities for all types of explorers!
Mankato River Ramble – a Great MN Cycling Experience
Eric and I have been wanting to participate in a cycling event for years! We were even signed up for two, but life happened and we weren’t able to. That is, until the Mankato River Ramble came along. What an invigorating experience!
South Dakota MicroAdventures
South Dakota’s hidden gem
Only have a day on the eastern side of South Dakota?
You can’t skip visit this hidden gem, Palisades State Park. Around 20 minutes from Sioux Falls, this park is a must visit.