The Cannon Valley Trail in Southeastern Minnesota is a beautiful place to bike, hike or cross country ski. The Cannon Valley Trail is a paved bicycle and hiking trail, covering over 19 miles. The trail is tucked into bluffs, alongside fields, a river - the scenery is beautiful! In my experience, this is a Continue Reading
Watermelon Day in Vining
Do you know about Watermelon Day in Vining? It happens Saturday, August 17th. Vining is located in north central MN, not too far from Detroit Lakes. You can come for the watermelon or come for the fun or both. It's an all day event with things happening throughout the day. The watermelon is free and Continue Reading
Burnsville Lions Skate Park
One of our neighbors is always on his skateboard, he loves that thing. I tried it once and failed miserably, could have been my age or just lack of balance or both. Do you or your kids love to skateboard? Check out the Burnsville Lions Skate Park. It's totally free which is always nice, Continue Reading
Nature Play Area at Terrace Oaks Parks
Get the kids outdoors to enjoy the Nature Play Area at Terrace Oaks Parks in Burnsville! A friend recently told me about her visit to the Nature Play Area at Terrace Oaks Parks. Not a typical play area, the Nature Play Area is simply about nature, which of course is awesome. Not everyone has a woods Continue Reading
Minneapolis Art Lending Library
Do you get bored with the art on your walls and live in the Twin Cities? If you answered yes to both of these questions, the Minneapolis Art Lending Library is a great resource. UPDATE: The lending library is no longer in service. If you're looking for more information about the previous program, see Continue Reading
A Goodbye to the Old Three River Parks French Play Area – Hello to the New!
The NEW French Regional Park Play Area is now open! This popular park with a huge play structure is located in Plymouth. It is just one of the multiple fun Three Rivers Parks District Outdoor Play Areas. The old play structure was removed in 2017 to make way for the new and improved one. Take a Continue Reading
Westwood Hills Nature Center
With this amazing fall weather, it's time to get out and explore. Westwood Hills Nature Center is a hidden gem located in St. Louis Park. Open year round, with indoor and outdoor options for exploring nature. Westwood Hills Nature Center is a 160-acre natural area featuring marsh, woods and restored Continue Reading
Hard Rock Cafe World Burger Tour at Mall of America
My first memory of eating at a Hard Rock Cafe, I was probably in middle school and I was with my family in Orlando. Years later while in college, I ate at several while wandering through different countries. I still have the t-shirts from Berlin and Paris. Fast forward to just a couple of days ago, the four of us Continue Reading
Lookout Ridge Indoor Playground – Woodbury
Kids can have have fun and get active indoors at the Lookout Ridge Indoor Playground in Woodbury. Winter seems to have arrived, and although we shouldn't complain since it has been a mild winter thus far. This week, the cold temps make finding indoor fun for kids a bit more of a necessity. Lookout Continue Reading
Independence Day Celebration at Fort Snelling
Experience an Independence Day from the late 1890s at Historic Fort Snelling. Get a head start on your 4th of July celebrations and plan to visit Fort Snelling a few days before the 4th of July holiday. The Minnesota Historical Society is hosting Independence Day, 1898 at the Historic Fort Snelling in Saint Continue Reading
Tour the Faribault Woolen Mill
Take the Faribault Woolen Mill tour to see the entire wool manufacturing process, from the raw wool to the finished product. Factory Tours are something I have enjoyed doing ever since I was in college. My first one was Celestial Teas in Colorado. Since then we have toured an Ice Cream Continue Reading
Foshay Museum and Observation Deck, Minneapolis
Visit the Foshay Tower Museum and Observation Deck to take in amazing views of Minneapolis and learn about this historic building's history and significance. We don't have the Eiffel Tower but we do have the Foshay. Located in downtown Minneapolis, the Foshay has a Museum and observation deck at the top of Continue Reading
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