Make Life More Exciting: Discover the Hidden Adventures All Around You! by: Jennifer Kruse, Fargo
Adventures are always there... waiting for you to notice them!
Best of all, they are usually FREE!
Discover the Great Fun of Unplanned Adventures!
Here's an Example... READ MORE
Best of all, they are usually FREE!
Discover the Great Fun of Unplanned Adventures!
Here's an Example... READ MORE
Jennifer Kruse
I have a monthly "Date Day" with my Mom.
We have had some AMAZING ADVENTURES on our special days together!
Typically, I leave quite early in the morning (5-6am).
Spend a wonderful day with my Mom, then I'm headed back home again.
Last week, I had an UNPLANNED ADVENTURE on my way home.
We have had some AMAZING ADVENTURES on our special days together!
Typically, I leave quite early in the morning (5-6am).
Spend a wonderful day with my Mom, then I'm headed back home again.
Last week, I had an UNPLANNED ADVENTURE on my way home.
Metal Stairs at Ulen Rest Area.
Wayside Rest Area just outside of Ulen, Minnesota.
I had never stopped there before, because it always looked like the Rest Area was actually a Cemetery. Seriously, there is a Cemetery right there!
I thought, "yep, that's a REST AREA alright!"
My curiosity finally kicked in and I decided to stop there to check it out.
If you are in need of bathroom facilities, there isn't plumbing there!
I didn't go on THAT Adventure.
I got out of the car to look around...
You'd be amazed at what a person could miss seeing by staying in the car!
I almost missed seeing a metal staircase that was overgrown with greenery. It seemed to blend into it's surroundings. It caught my eye as I approached, it appeared that the staircase disappeared into the forest.
It was very steep, plants were growing in on the steps, it led down to something.
I could NOT see where the stairs led to!
Anyone who really KNOWS ME,
is aware that I have "a thing" about paths that disappear off into the woods.
Like an itch that must be scratched... I MUST FIND OUT WHERE IT GOES!
I had never stopped there before, because it always looked like the Rest Area was actually a Cemetery. Seriously, there is a Cemetery right there!
I thought, "yep, that's a REST AREA alright!"
My curiosity finally kicked in and I decided to stop there to check it out.
If you are in need of bathroom facilities, there isn't plumbing there!
I didn't go on THAT Adventure.
I got out of the car to look around...
You'd be amazed at what a person could miss seeing by staying in the car!
I almost missed seeing a metal staircase that was overgrown with greenery. It seemed to blend into it's surroundings. It caught my eye as I approached, it appeared that the staircase disappeared into the forest.
It was very steep, plants were growing in on the steps, it led down to something.
I could NOT see where the stairs led to!
Anyone who really KNOWS ME,
is aware that I have "a thing" about paths that disappear off into the woods.
Like an itch that must be scratched... I MUST FIND OUT WHERE IT GOES!
Half Way down stairs, see a River!
Where would the stairs take me?
Where would I end up?
I didn't know...
and the "not knowing what is ahead" is the MOST exciting part!
I started down the metal stairs, observing the steep wooded hillside.
I wondered if there were any caves dug into it where bears or other critters lived. If so, would I see any?
Finally, halfway down, I could see where the stairs were taking me!
I stood on the staircase which provided a beautiful view of the Wild Rice River.
Where would I end up?
I didn't know...
and the "not knowing what is ahead" is the MOST exciting part!
I started down the metal stairs, observing the steep wooded hillside.
I wondered if there were any caves dug into it where bears or other critters lived. If so, would I see any?
Finally, halfway down, I could see where the stairs were taking me!
I stood on the staircase which provided a beautiful view of the Wild Rice River.
 Wild Rice River from staircase. |  Jen Kruse I allowed myself to fully experience the beauty this place was sharing with me. I stood still so long, that when I finally went to move, I startled a little Red Squirrel who had not noticed that I was there. He squeeked & jumped as if I scared the poop out of him! |  Grasses hide a squirrel next to River. I wasn't quick enough to get a clear picture of the squirrel, but here's where he was... just two feet from me! |
 Jennifer Kruse Sorry little Squirrel... didn't mean to scare ya! Now that's what I call: "Being ONE with the Forest!" :) The metal stairs led to this Bridge.  Bridge at Bottom of Metal Stairs. |  Bridge & Steep Metal Stairs. Did I mention that the Metal Stairs were STEEP? Notice how they disappear up into the trees... |
 Bridge & Steep Metal Stairs at Rest Area. |  These pictures should help to show just HOW STEEP the metal stairs are! Beautiful Bridge, isn't it? |
 Wild Ricer River view from Bridge at Rest Area. |  Wild Rice River The clear water made it easy to watch the fish swim around and eat. It was very peaceful! There were no other people there... Just Nature & Me. |
 Caterpillar Crossing I wasn't the only one on the Bridge! Although there were no signs, this is clearly a "Caterpillar Crossing." |  Caterpillar Crossing the Wild Rice River . |
Now this seems funny, since I'm known as the "Caterpillar Whisperer" WHY? Click Here
 Bridge led to a beautiful park! |  Park Swings at Rest Area Park. The Bridge Led to a beautiful park! Nice Swings... but nobody is here using them! |
 Wild Rice River View from Rest Area Park. I walked into the park and after enjoying it for QUITE AWHILE... I discovered that there was Another Bridge! I thought: "All of THIS... Just for ME?" |  Another Bridge at the Rest Area Park! |
|  :) YES! :) It was ALL Just for ME! |
 Sunset West of Ulen, MN. photo by: Jennifer Kruse It was getting late... decided it was time to continue heading for home. Just when I thought my little Unplanned Adventure was over... The sight of this Sunset took me by surprise. :) I pulled over and... got out of the car again! |
 Hey... Why did the Caterpillar Cross the Bridge? To get to the other side! |  In case you are wondering... I did wave back to my Shadow. How else could I get that picture? :) I spent a few hours enjoying that wayside rest area. Nobody came while I was there. Guess I'm not the only one who avoided the "cemetery" rest stop! |
Life is an Adventure! (Even Caterpillars know that!)
Unplanned Adventures are Always There to Find...
you just gotta be curious enough to check things out!
written by: Jennifer Kruse, LMT CRMT
As a Holistic Healer, Teacher and Practitioner of many Alternative Medicine Modalities,
Jen helps people connect & understand aspects of SELF in a Profound Healing Experience.
Helping YOU Transform Your Life!
Interested in scheduling an Event or Class? Call Jen at (701) 371-3111
www.JenniferKruse.com www.Aspire2Heal.com
Notice to Publishers: Jen is Interested in Accepting the Right Offer from a Publishing Company.
you just gotta be curious enough to check things out!
written by: Jennifer Kruse, LMT CRMT
As a Holistic Healer, Teacher and Practitioner of many Alternative Medicine Modalities,
Jen helps people connect & understand aspects of SELF in a Profound Healing Experience.
Helping YOU Transform Your Life!
Interested in scheduling an Event or Class? Call Jen at (701) 371-3111
www.JenniferKruse.com www.Aspire2Heal.com
Notice to Publishers: Jen is Interested in Accepting the Right Offer from a Publishing Company.
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