Category Archives: Minnesota

My Short Story ‘Christmas Gift’ Published in a Minnesota Book :)

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Suyash Chopra

YAY…!!! Finally its here. In my hands. In my heart! I am excited to present it to you as my best ever ‘Christmas Gift’. My first short story titled “Christmas Gift” is now published in a book. Story is part … Continue reading →

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Minnesota, Our Home

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Suyash Chopra

Few years back, we had never imagined that in time to come, we would be living in one of the coldest places in USA. Then it seemed highly unlikely that coming from the tropical place like India, we would even … Continue reading →

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Sunset at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Bloomington

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Suyash Chopra

It is almost end of April but we Minnesotans may have to still wait for spring. Yesterday (April 27, 2018), if you were in Duluth or North of Minnesota, you would have experienced the snow fall. Amazing, isn’t it? This … Continue reading →

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Oberg Mountain Loop Trail in Tofte, MN

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Suyash Chopra

In the last week’s post, i had shared the panorama photo of Caribou Lake and about the White Sky Rock trail in Lutsen. In today’s post, i will detail out yet another trail in Cook County – Oberg Mountain loop, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Fall Season, Minnesota, Nature, Photography, Travel, USA | Tagged Best Fall Color Drives in Minnesota, Fall Color, Hiking, Lake Superior, LeVeaux Mountain, Minnesota Fall Color, Minnesota North Shore, Oberg Lake, Oberg Mountain, Oberg Mountain Trail, Scenic Minnesota Highway 61, Superior Hiking Trail, Tofte | 3 Comments

White Sky Rock Trail in Lutsen, MN

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Suyash Chopra

North Shore, located along the beautiful Lake Superior in Minnesota, is a magical place in all seasons. It stretches more than 150 miles from Duluth at the south tip of lake Superior to the Canadian Border in the north. This … Continue reading →

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Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis Downtown

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Suyash Chopra

Minneapolis downtown has its famous Stone Arch Bridge, which was a former railroad bridge over the Mississippi River. Built in 1883, this bridge is made of stone and consists of 21 arches . Today this bridge is used as a … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Reflecting

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Suyash Chopra

This was the sunset shot i took at Bush Lake, Bloomington, which is close to my house. It is part of this week’s challenge: Reflecting.

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Split Rock Lighthouse Atop Cliff

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Suyash Chopra

Split Rock Lighthouse is one of the most recognized and photographed landmarks in Minnesota. Located at an hour’s drive from Duluth and 3.5 hrs drive from Minneapolis on the scenic North Shore drive of highway 61, this lighthouse sits atop … Continue reading →

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Great River Bluffs State Park, Minnesota

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Suyash Chopra

Great River Bluffs State Park is one of the beautiful parks in the state of Minnesota, providing breathtaking views of the Mississippi River and the valley. Located 150 miles south east of Minneapolis, this state park can be reached within 2.5 … Continue reading →

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Winter Morning at Lake Harriet Bandshell

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Suyash Chopra

Yay! Its weekend and time for the weekly photo. Today’s shot displays the play of light and shadow. During one of my weekend morning photo walks last winter, i captured this shot of Lake Harriet Bandshell amidst all the snow … Continue reading →