From The Editor: We Love To Travel, Right?

As a culture, we love to travel. Some of us travel to the highest level. Some of us just want to get away.

Then again, we do need to be reminded of this.

We have to travel. We have to step away from our routine. While a number of us continue to work remotely – especially from home – we always find ways to stretch our legs and seek new places to visit. Or, visit old stomping grounds. Maybe to visit family members.

Over the past twelve years, you may have noticed that I love to travel, as well. Through these pages under the “Our Rides” banner, I’ve done my share of Midwest Travel for both you and me.

Every year, I always seek a new destination to go to. Last year, I went up to Fergus Falls to see our community up there and enjoyed my time thoroughly. The hospitality and new experiences still resonate today.

However, there are places that I was pining to return to. Last issue, you saw that I attended the Chicago Auto Show last month. It was one if those regularly scheduled business trips that have been on hold for two years, thanks to the COVID-19 Pandemic. It was indeed a getaway, with a lot of meaning personally and professionally. To be able to see my colleagues and contacts again in person was a real and welcomed treat!

Our Midwest Travel issue offers our take on getaways that are within reach of home. For example, we take you to an immersive experience at Featherstone Pottery in Red Wing where you learn the art of wood-fired stoneware and ceramics. We even give you some ideas and new takes on a couple of favorite destinations: St. Cloud and Madison.

If you head up to the North Shore, check out some of Minnesota’s Department of Natural Resources properties – some if which you may have never heard of or visited before! With a new season underway, this may be your year to discover something new up there. After all, a waterfall is a calming way to reclaim yourself from the snow job we had this winter.

The Twin Cities is always a destination unto itself. Why not check out the 50^th Twin Cities Auto Show when it returns to the Minneapolis Convention Center for the first time since 2020?

Lastly, we celebrate the 40^th anniversary of our proud Minnesota-based airline – Sun Country! We took a glimpse inside the airline to see how they have kept up with flying trends over the years.

No matter what your travel plans are, were here to give you some ideas. Perhaps some inspiration.

All you have to do is go! Just make sure to travel safe when you do!