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Berit Thorkelson

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  • Freelance Writer, Freelance
  • Travel Writer and Editor, AARP
  • None, Freelance: AARP
Saint Paul
As seen in: AARP, Yahoo Life, National Geographic Traveler, Chicago Tribune, Flipboard, Reader's Digest (U.S.), The Minnesota Star Tribune, The Epoch Times, Yahoo, AARP en Español, St. Louis Post-Dispatch and
Covers:  lifestyle topics including travel, travel gear, home decor and entertaining, cleaning, organizing, health and fitness, parenting, profiles
freelance writer, thrift store addict, runner, roadside attraction aficionado, mama bear, Parents.com blogger: Love & Diapers

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Writer, editor and media consultant specializing in travel (gear, planning, essays, guides), home (organizing, cleaning, decor, entertaining), parenting and lifestyle topics.

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Minneapolis Travel Guide

Minneapolis Travel Guide

Plan your trip to this lively Midwestern destination.

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Northern Minnesota Road Trip -- National Geographic

Northern Minnesota Road Trip -- National Geographic

On this northern Minnesota drive, knockout foliage and Superior views play tug-of-war.

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Inside Charlie Simmons and Sandy LaMendola's Home - Midwest Home

Inside Charlie Simmons and Sandy LaMendola's Home - Midwest Home

A new marriage and an old house renovation? Designers Charlie Simmons and Sandy Lamendola took on both and li…

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A Linden Hills Remodel Balances Old with New - Midwest Home

A Linden Hills Remodel Balances Old with New - Midwest Home

A Linden Hills remodel receives some TLC to balance old with new, and additions to help house family members …

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Help Eliminate Single-Use Plastic When You Travel

Help Eliminate Single-Use Plastic When You Travel

Help eliminate single-use plastic when you travel

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The YMCA: One Mom's Respite in an Otherwise Chaotic World | Minnesota Monthly

The YMCA: One Mom's Respite in an Otherwise Chaotic World | Minnesota Monthly

Come for affordable swimming lessons, stay for the humanity

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From Dawn to Dusking: 8 Top U.S. Beaches to Watch the Sun Rise and Set

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By Berit Thorkelson Verified
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Find stunning sunrise viewing on Tybee Island, Georgia, near the Tybee Pier. Getty Images Tybee Island, Georgia This barrier island along Georgia’s Atlantic coast has more than 2 miles of sunrise-primed east-facing beach to choose from. One can’t-miss spot: South Beach at the Tybee Pier and Pavilion. Pair a sunrise viewing with a visit to the Surfing Goat coffee shop, a half-block away. Three miles up the coast, on the island’s other tip, North Beach provides an equally stunning viewpoint.
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Insider Secrets From an Experienced National Park Ranger

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By Berit Thorkelson Verified
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Lifelong national park visitors and former seasonal park rangers Sara and Bruce Schundler have in-the-know tips to make your park visits better, including how to save money and avoid crowds.
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8 Ways to Savor Your Summer

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By Berit Thorkelson Verified
| AARP
Making time for travel and activities we enjoyed in past summers has health benefits and can help the season feel like it’s moving at a slower pace.
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