Small towns, Business, Two-lane Travel, Rural life & Humor
Our friends Tom and Kristi at SmallTownPlusSize recently reached out and asked us “From your experience, what do travelers expect to gain from visiting a small town? What do they want, look for, etc.? Why do they choose a small town over larger destinations?” Let’s expand that a bit to include “Why do people choose... Continue Reading →
Who says small towns don't have anything to offer? Certainly not us! For years, we have championed small towns across North Dakota and beyond. We had nominated Regan- pop 44- as a Main Street Community over a year ago. (Regan is where part of our farm is) And... Drum Roll.... The Governors office called and said they would LIKE... Continue Reading →
We love seeking out little cafés when we travel. You know the kind – where locals meet for breakfast, grab a meal with family, or hang out with the coffee crew. Where we get more than a meal -- we get a sense of the place we’re visiting, and the people who live there. ... Continue Reading →
It’s officially tourist season -- time to put on our “ready for company” faces and get ready for visitors! Every community has at least eight things that, with a little bit of creativity, can tempt travelers to stop and spend some time – and some money – in your town. You may not have... Continue Reading →
Customers. Plain and simple- Customers are the number one reason to update your business in Facebook, Twitter, Google and so on. I am not a social media guru, but as a frequent traveler, I use it quite often to plot and plan. This week I traveled to well known small town in western NorthDakota. I checked... Continue Reading →
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