Northwoods travel + lifestyle.
Welcome to Miss Northerner, a Wisconsin-based travel and lifestyle blog created by photographer Kristen Carlson. From unique Midwest travel destinations to Northwoods lifestyle inspiration, this is your go-to blog for all things northern.
Created by Wisconsin-native, Kristen Carlson.
Thank you so much for stopping by today! My name is Kristen and in 2017, I created Miss Northerner as a space to journal about my life in Wisconsin. I wanted share my photography and the unique places that I’ve discovered.
I hope my blog inspires you to travel locally and to get outdoors. A few of the main topics you’ll find on here are Midwest travel destinations (with an emphasis on Wisconsin), my favorite recipes, snipits about my life, and lots of Wisconsin photography.
Blog
Three Bear Sled Dog Race in Land O’ Lakes
Last Saturday, Sean and I drove north to watch the 39th Annual Three Bear Sled Dog Race in Land O' Lakes, Wisconsin. Every year, the race occurs over two days with six dog, four dog, two dog, juniors and skijoring events. It was a fun way to spend a February afternoon...
Mineral Point Wisconsin
If someone were to have dropped me off in the middle of Mineral Point, Wisconsin without any clue as to where I was, my first guess might've been an English village. With its charming architecture and streets that come together at odd angles, I felt like I had stepped...
This Super Secret Natural Area Turns into a Winter Wonderland
It's been quite the unusual winter this year in Wisconsin. Usually, at this point, we have a few feet of snow on the ground but right now, the front yard has just a dusting. So the other day, when southern Wisconsin was calling for a snowstorm with up to a foot of...
Northern Lifestyle
I currently reside in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, surrounded by the lakes and the woods. Canoeing, exploring, and hiking are a few of my favorite things.
Wisconsin Travel Destinations
I love discovering hidden gems around Wisconsin. Check out the places I’ve visited so far!
Cozy Recipes
These are the recipes that remind me of home.