Category Archives: Outdoor Recreation

Reasons To Live In Minnesota

Posted on June 14, 2013 by

I know, I have said it before that Minnesota is a great place to live.  No one wants to move here, but once people do move here, they never want to leave.  There are so many reasons why Minnesota is … Continue reading →

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June in Minnesota

Posted on June 2, 2013 by

Finally the snow has melted away and we have put our winter coats in storage, now what will we do here in Minnesota?  Right now it is looking like a cooler summer than normal but you just never know when … Continue reading →

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Fishing Opener 2013

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

It’s that weekend of the year again – fishing opener in Minnesota.  The season officially opens at 12:01 a.m. Saturday.  This year it was almost delayed because of the long winter and late ice out on the lakes but it … Continue reading →

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Curing The Winter Blues

Posted on January 25, 2013 by

This is the time of year where many Minnesotans start suffering from the winter blues.  It has been so dark, cold and then there is the snow and ice.  Some people head south for some sun and fun but not … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Ice Castle

Posted on December 27, 2012 by

Don’t miss out on the ice castle being built in the parking lot at the Mall of America in Bloomington!  The castle will open on New Year’s Eve, December 31, and stay open until February 20, weather permitting. This is … Continue reading →

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Lake Minnetonka

Posted on July 25, 2012 by

As with many names in Minnesota, including the name Minnesota, Lake Minnetonka comes from the native Dakota Indian language and means big waters.  It is one of the largest lakes in the state with over 125 miles of shoreline. Back … Continue reading →

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The Mighty Mississippi

Posted on June 21, 2012 by

Minnesota is home to the mighty Mississippi river, in fact, the river actually starts in our state.  The Mississippi River is a huge part of US and Minnesota history so why not take a trip up to the source of … Continue reading →

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2012 Stone Arch Bridge Festival

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

This weekend, June 15-17, is the 2012 Stone Arch Bridge Festival in Minneapolis.  Running in its 17th year it promises to deliver as great a time as it has in past years!  Last year some 70,000 people attended the event.  … Continue reading →

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School Is Out, Now What

Posted on June 7, 2012 by

For most kids in Minnesota school ends this week and unless you they are enrolled in camp or summer school you have 3 months to keep them entertained.  I put together a list of some fun things to do around … Continue reading →

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Valleyfair

Posted on May 19, 2012 by

Looking for some great family fun or perhaps you enjoy a good amusement park yourself?  Valleyfair in Shakopee is now open!  Valleyfair is the largest amusement park in the upper midwest! The amusement park was first opened on 26 acres … Continue reading →

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