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When I started Adventure Fridays with my kids and my parents, I never imagined I would be writing about doing a high ropes course with my kids. While I did high ropes courses several times growing up with volleyball teams, I now find myself petrified of falling and being up high. Yet, here I am…

In our family, we have certain places that we just can’t resist seeing in every season. Those locations that you instantly can imagine the beauty with the falling leaves, the snow, the fresh blossoms, and the never-ending flowers and green. Being that not every state has all four seasons, we always consider it a privilege…

Looking for a quick, fun stop at a pumpkin patch that is FREE? This is your place. It’s a small patch that is the perfect size for those young kids that get overwhelmed with too many activities. Conveniently located right outside Mankato and on the way to St. Peter, it’s in a great location. There…

Washington Regional Park- Kasota, Minnesota Minnesota is covered with beautiful places to hike. I love to find gems that we all love, including the kids! We visited Washington Regional Park a few years ago and loved it. A few weeks ago, I decided to meander that direction and see what it looked like now. Pleasantly…

If you’ve never been to this park, I’d say it’s a must-visit! Everyone always raves about Chutes and Ladders (Hyland Park) in Bloomington, Minnesota. Yet, I feel this park is definitely right up there as well and it’s not as overwhelming for kids/parents. It’s much easier to see all parts of the park, even sitting…

A few years ago, we were looking for a fun place to travel that wasn’t too far for a weekend trip. If you’ve followed me for a little while, you know that I have a dinosaur loving son. We found out that Quarry Hill Nature Center does fossil hikes during the summer and knew that…

If you’re looking for the perfect fall adventure that every member of the family will love that’s not too far from the Twin Cities, you need to visit Ettlin’s Cafe and Barten’s Pumpkins. Start off the morning or early afternoon with a visit to Ettlin’s Cafe. I found this place after researching places with coffee…

If you have never been to the Minnesota Arboretum in Chaska, Minnesota, this is your sign that you need to visit! Growing up, I lived very close to the Arboretum and was beyond spoiled on the number of visits we took there. Fall has always been one of my favorite times to explore all they…

Whenever I hear about a park in Eagan, it’s often Woodhaven. A beautiful, all-inclusive, accessible park that is new within the last few years. Complete with ziplines, a light maze, an area of musical instruments, a toddler section, and a wide variety of swings, your kids can easily be busy for a few hours here.…

If you have a dinosaur lover or cookie lover in your family, this place is a must-visit! A few years ago, my mom had heard about T-Rex Cookies in the Ridgedale mall. So, we took a visit there. T-Rex Cookies are famous for their 1/2 pound (you read that, right!) cookies. You can imagine my…