Wisconsin travel + lifestyle.
From unique upper-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, snippets about my life, and lots of Northwoods photography!
Blog
Making Maple Syrup: Part 2
Read Part 1 here!Over the last few weeks, Sean and I have been hard at work making maple syrup from scratch. The process started in late March and ended in mid-April. Every other day, we would head into the woods to check on the maple trees that we had tapped. When...
10 Instagrammable Spots in Wisconsin
I love finding unique and beautiful locations around Wisconsin. After going through my Instagram feed, I’ve come up with a few of my favorites! Check out these 10 Instagrammable Spots in Wisconsin!
Wisconsin Spring Photography Tips
For me, spring in Wisconsin is the most challenging time of year to photograph. It’s that span of time where everything’s brown, nothing is blooming yet, and things just seem plain old ugly. Here are my tried and true spring photography tips for making the Midwest look pretty this time of year.
Northern Lifestyle
I currently reside in northern Wisconsin, surrounded by the lakes and the woods. Canoeing, snowshoeing, and lakeside date nights are a few of my favorite things.
Cabin Stays
I’m always on the hunt for cozy log cabins tucked in the woods. Here are a few that I would recommend.
Cozy Recipes
Finding new, delicious recipes is always fun! These are a few recipes that remind me of home.