Petey and Pokey Plush World Tour (PPPWT)

Minnesota Twins Game @ Minneapolis, United States, Minnesota

2009-07-10T16:24:08.000Z

Petey and Pokey at the Minnesota Twins game (Metrodome). Photos courtesy of Biill Anderson-Horecka.

Saunders Lake Water Fun! @ Mound, United States, Minnesota

2009-07-15T17:14:12.000Z

Petey plush waterskiis (well, sort of) on Saunders Lake in Mound, Minnesota. Gotta love these 10,000 lakes! Photos courtesy of Bob Connolly.

Be sure to check out the video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb47no4eOt4

Taco John's @ Savage, United States, Minnesota

2009-07-21T11:16:36.000Z

Petey and Pokey go in search of Potato Oles!

Studying for financial accounting final exam @ Eden Prairie, United States, Minnesota

2009-07-24T14:51:54.000Z

Petey and Pokey stop in Eden Prairie, Minnesota to assist with some last-minute final exam studying for an MBA class. (They'd rather be on a beach, but it is what it is.)

Bismarck, North Dakota @ Bismarck, United States, North Dakota

2009-07-28T15:45:18.000Z

Petey and Pokey make it past the Minnesota state line ... finally!

Lake Superior -- Road Trip @ Lake Superior, United States, Michigan

2009-07-29T16:15:02.000Z

Petey travels via Harley all the way around Lake Superior ... 1,800 miles, baby! Photos courtesy of Dan Burns.

Back to School Shopping at Target @ St. Paul (Saint Paul), United States, Minnesota

2009-08-07T06:39:26.000Z

Petey goes to Target for school supplies. Photo courtesy of the Jenson family.

Northern Minnesota @ Itasca State Park, United States, Minnesota

2009-08-07T11:41:35.000Z

Petey and Pokey head north to visit Garrison, Brainerd and Nisswa, Minnesota. They also stopped in Lake Itasca State Park. Best of all: Petey and Pokey got to meet Babe the Blue Ox! Photos courtesy of Bill Anderson-Horecka.

Water Fun at Wisconsin Dells @ Wisconsin Dells, United States, Wisconsin

2009-08-08T06:53:19.000Z

Petey travels to the Wisconsin Dells to practice for his future Caribbean vacation. Photos courtesy of the Raddatz family.

Indianapolis Sightseeing @ Indianapolis, United States, Indiana

2009-08-11T00:04:47.000Z

Petey plush heads east to Indianapolis and stops at the Museum of Art, Monument Circle, State Capital and Lucas Oil Stadium. Photos courtesy of Katelyn Reschetz.

On the Streets of San Francisco @ San Francisco, United States, California

2009-08-19T11:59:00.000Z

Petey and Pokey plush make their farthest trip yet by visiting San Francisco. Hello, California! Photos courtesy of Sara Nutter.

San Francisco - Part Deux! @ San Francisco, United States, California

2009-08-19T17:03:06.000Z

In a weird twist of fate, two Petey plushes visited San Francisco at the same time with two different families. Freaky! Photos courtesy of the Lacey-Gotz family.

European Vacation -- Stop #1: Valladolid (Spain) @ Valladolid, Spain

2009-08-21T12:37:22.000Z

Petey and Pokey plush finally make use of their passports. They have begun a three-leg tour of Europe. Stop #1 is in Valladolid, Spain. As it turns out, Petey is quite the celebrity in this part of the world. Who knew! Photos courtesy of Nuria Connolly.

European Vacation - Stop #1 Madrid (Spain) @ Madrid, Spain

2009-08-23T18:59:07.000Z

Petey and Pokey plush arrive at the Madrid airport. Photos courtesy of Nuria Connolly.

European Vacation - Stop #2 Rome (Italy) @ Rome, Italy

2009-08-24T08:30:18.000Z

Petey and Pokey plush continue their travels across Europe, this time stopping in Rome to see the Colosseum. Photos courtesy of Nuria Connolly.

European Vacation - Stop #3 Paris (France) @ Paris, France

2009-08-27T13:06:53.000Z

Petey and Pokey plush go in search of the Eiffel Tower (and some french fries ... yum!). Oui! Photos courtesy of Nuria Connolly.

U of M Arboretum @ Chaska, United States, Minnesota

2009-08-30T11:19:02.000Z

Petey plush visits the U of M Arboretum in Chaska, Minnesota. Aaahhh, nature! Photo courtesy of Tom Searles.

Visiting the Windy City - Chicago! @ Chicago, United States, Illinois

2009-09-01T07:56:26.000Z

Petey plush heads to Chicago to see the sights and eat some pizza! Photos courtesy of the Jenson family.

Viva Las Vegas! @ Las Vegas, United States, Nevada

2009-09-02T14:07:35.000Z

Petey plush heads west to check out the Vegas strip. Photos courtesy of Melissa Aune.

Wasilla and Denali National Park, Alaska @ Wasilla, United States, Alaska

2009-09-03T02:51:57.000Z

Petey and Pokey visit Alaska with a stop in Wasilla on their way to Denali National Park. Even Pearl E. White plush got to come on this trip!

Gardening Fun in Eden Prairie, Minnesota @ Eden Prairie, United States, Minnesota

2009-09-07T11:03:04.000Z

Petey and Pokey get recruited to do some backyard gardening and a few fix-up projects around the house. Julie greatly appreciated all of the free labor! :) Photos courtesy of Julie B.

The Rock House - Fountain City, Wisconsin @ Fountain City, United States, Wisconsin

2009-09-10T04:07:46.000Z

On April 24, 1995, a 55-ton boulder suddenly rolled 400 feet down a cliff along the Mississippi river and plowed into the 2-bedroom house of Maxine and Dwight Anderson. When the dust settled the Anderson's found a huge, coin-shaped rock where their master bedroom used to be. The rock is still there today. John Burt, a local real estate investor, bought the house -- with the rock still firmly wedged inside it -- and turned it into a tourist attraction: The Rock In The House.

Petey and Pokey check out the house with the rock in it. Photos courtesy of Ben Harris.

Mt. Rushmore and Badlands National Park Exploring @ Mount Rushmore National Memorial, United States, South Dakota

2009-09-14T03:18:41.000Z

Petey, Pokey and Pearl visit South Dakota for all kinds of historical fun! On their trip they checked out Mt. Rushmore, Falls Park and Badlands National Park. Photos courtesy of the Book family.

Ghost Ranch - Santa Fe, New Mexico @ Santa Fe, United States, New Mexico

2009-09-20T12:12:17.000Z

Petey plush visits Ghost Ranch in Santa Fe, New Mexico and gets a little too close to nature. Photos courtesy of Mary Kelley.

Disneyland and Ensanada, Mexico @ Disneyland, United States, California

2009-10-06T21:08:30.000Z

Petey and Pokey plush travel west to sunny California to enjoy the merriment that only Disney can deliver and to see the sights in Ensanada, Mexico. Photos courtesy of the Kattenhorn family.

Fall Fun at Home @ Bloomington, United States, Minnesota

2009-10-11T13:04:32.000Z

Why travel the world to see the fall colors when the fall colors come to you! Petey enjoys fall festivities in Bloomington, Minnesota. But he had to do it quickly because winter came early to Minnesota this year!

Visiting Duluth, Minnesota @ Duluth, United States, Minnesota

2009-11-13T14:47:41.000Z

Petey, Pokey and Pearl make their way to the north shore to check out beautiful Duluth, Minnesota. Photos courtesy of Jaqi Whitmer.

Another trip to the U of M Arboretum! @ Chanhassen, United States, Minnesota

2009-11-21T21:29:09.000Z

Petey pays a fall visit to the U of M Arboretum in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Photos courtesy of Tom Searles.

Petey visits Sioux Falls, South Dakota @ Sioux Falls, United States, South Dakota

2009-11-23T11:34:23.000Z

Petey heads to Sioux Falls for the long weekend. Photos courtesy of Caryn Lengkeek.

A layover in Houston, Texas @ George Bush Intercontinental Airport - Houston, United States, Texas

2009-11-30T14:25:59.000Z

Petey, Pearl and Pokey enjoy some good ol' fashioned Texas BBQ while they wait for their connecting flight to sunny California. Don't mess with Texas! Photo courtesy of Tom Backus.

Catchin' Some Rays in Sunny California @ Long Beach, United States, California

2009-12-04T13:21:16.000Z

Petey, Pokey and Pearl hang out with their BFF Tom in California. Behind them is the Queen Mary. Photo courtesy of Tom Backus.

Another Mid-Winter Tropical Cruise @ Belize City, Belize

2010-01-12T00:00:21.000Z

Petey, Pokey and Pearl fly to Florida to start their week-long cruise. While on the ship they visit Cozumel, Mexico; Ilsa Roatan, Honduras; Belize City, Belize; Costa Maya, Mexico and back to Port Canaveral Florida. Their hosts had so much fun, they forgot to take them off the boat at the different ports. ;) Photos courtesy of Jeff Rau.

Petey visits Florida and Takes a Christmas Cruise @ Key Biscayne, United States, Florida

2010-01-21T16:15:45.000Z

Petey spent the holidays visiting Florida, Aruba and Curacao while taking a Holland America cruise on the Eurodam. Photos courtesy of Susan Miller.

Guest DJ at Mix 94.9 @ Saint Cloud, United States, Minnesota

2010-01-25T17:02:37.000Z

Petey travels to St. Cloud to be a guest DJ on the Pete and Jen morning show on Mix 94.9. Photo courtesy of Pete and Jen!

Taking a J-Term Class at the University of St. Thomas @ Minneapolis, United States, Minnesota

2010-01-30T08:35:31.000Z

Petey and Pokey finish up an MBA J-Term class at the University of St. Thomas. Sure, it's not a tropical or exotic vacation, but they sure are smarter after completing this class!

Ice Fishing in Lake of the Woods, Minnesota @ Baudette, United States, Minnesota

2010-03-08T12:48:40.000Z

Petey ventures out solo in northern Minnesota to do a little ice fishing. Photos courtesy of the Kohner family.

A Trip to Target Field @ Minneapolis, United States, Minnesota

2010-03-29T11:54:49.000Z

Petey checks out the Twins new ballpark in downtown Minneapolis. Photos courtesy of Mike Kolstad.

Petey Celebrates a 40th Birthday @ Bloomington, United States, Minnesota

2010-04-05T06:46:56.000Z

This birthday was so big, one Petey wasn't enough! A mob of Petey plush descend upon a HealthPartners marketing employee's office to celebrate her 40th birthday.

Petey Visits the Big Mouse! @ Walt Disney World, United States, Florida

2010-04-10T10:37:10.000Z

Petey travels to Florida over spring break to visit Disney World. Photos courtesy of the Jenson family.

Aloha, Hawaii! @ Waikīkī, United States, Hawaii

2010-04-29T11:49:14.000Z

Petey makes his first trip to Waikiki, Hawaii. He spent most of his time sipping a cool fruity beverage on the beach ... just as life should be! Photos courtesy of Sandra Miller.

Wabasha Road Trip @ Wabasha, United States, Minnesota

2010-05-18T11:52:02.000Z

Petey hits the open road and enjoys an awesome spring day on his motorcycle. Photos courtesy of Tom Searles.

Hellooooo, Hollywood! @ Los Angeles, United States, California

2010-06-08T12:30:22.000Z

Petey heads west to visit sunny LA. He checks out Hollywood and spends some time relaxing at the Santa Monica Pier. Photos courtesy of Tess Morgan.

Apple Store Grand Opening @ Minneapolis, United States, Minnesota

2010-06-19T06:24:39.000Z

Petey visits Twin Cities Apple Store grand opening #5 in Uptown (Minneapolis).

Grandma's Marathon - Duluth, Minnesota @ Duluth, United States, Minnesota

2010-06-22T12:02:55.000Z

The entire plush crew heads north to compete in Grandma's marathon. Photos courtesy of Steve Wilson.

It's Cabo, baby! @ Cabo San Lucas (San Lucas), Mexico

2010-06-23T12:58:26.000Z

Petey, Pokey and Pearl plush visit Cabo San Lucas for some much needed R&R. Photos courtesy of Nichole Cortez.

Taking a Bite Out of the Big Apple @ Manhattan, United States, New York

2010-07-03T11:48:02.000Z

Petey heads east to visit the great city of NYC. Hellooooo, Manhattan! Photos courtesy of Peter Schroden.

Lake Michigan Road Trip @ Munising, United States, Michigan

2010-07-12T11:53:28.000Z

The Dunne Family packed up the car and took Petey and Pokey on their road trip to Lake Michigan. It was an awesome adventure! Photos courtesy of the Dunne Family.

An Art Festival (and Mini Donuts!) in Brookings, SD @ Brookings, United States, South Dakota

2010-07-12T11:49:20.000Z

Petey visits the Brookings Art Festival and is shocked to find a vendor that sells both mini donuts and donut holes! See, anything is possible! Photos courtesy of Ruth Anway.

East Coast Fun! @ Boston, United States, Massachusetts

2010-07-12T14:45:34.000Z

Petey travels east to visit Maine and Massachusetts. Mmmmmmm. Lobster! Photos courtesy of Carol Wojciechowski.

7 Days, 11 States @ Pittsburgh, United States, Pennsylvania

2010-07-26T12:22:46.000Z

Petey, Pokey and Gnomie embark on a road trip headed for PNC Park in Pittsburgh. Photos courtesy of Mike Kolstad.

A Trip to the Nation's Capitol @ Washington, United States, District of Columbia

2010-07-30T07:10:16.000Z

Petey heads to the nation's capitol to check things out in DC. Photos courtesy of the Jenson family.

Pirate Petey Sees Some Tall Ships! @ Duluth, United States, Minnesota

2010-08-02T12:11:07.000Z

Petey visits Duluth, Minnesota to view the tall ships that have sailed into port. Photo courtesy of Ruth Anway.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, United States, Tennessee @ Great Smoky Mountains National Park, United States, Tennessee

2010-08-20T02:59:49.000Z

Petey takes a roadtrip east to Kentucky and the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. Photos courtesy of the Sutton Family.

A Trip to Lambeau Field @ Lambeau Field, United States, Wisconsin

2010-09-21T13:13:45.000Z

Petey cross the state line to attend a Packers game at Lambeau Field. He gets to meet Steve Odom and Lew Carpenter while he's there. Photos courtesy of Matthew Metz.

Cruising to Cozumel @ Isla Cozumel, Mexico

2011-02-19T10:44:37.000Z

Petey and Pokey plush go cruisin and stop to enjoy the beach in Cozumel. Photos courtesy of Donna Spannaus-Martin.

Beautiful Belize! @ Belize City, Belize

2011-02-24T15:44:11.000Z

Petey and Pokey plush travel to Belize. Photos courtesy of Sandy Holien.

The Rio is Grande! @ Del Rio, United States, Texas

2011-05-19T11:51:10.000Z

Petey and Pokey plush take a break to enjoy the view of the Rio Grande in Del Rio, Texas. Photo courtesy of Marie Dhaemers.

Ia Orana from Moorea and Bora Bora in French Polynesia (Tahiti) @ Bora Bora, French Polynesia

2011-06-13T16:34:45.000Z

Petey flies to Papeete in Tahiti then ventures on for a little R&R on the islands of Moorea and Bora Bora in French Polynesia. Paradise!

Visiting the Black Hills @ Black Hills, United States, Wyoming

2011-06-14T11:49:13.000Z

Petey and crew visits the Black Hills in South Dakota and Devil's Tower National Monument in Wyoming. Photos courtesy of Marie Schnee Dhaemers