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We had visited Autumn Acres for the first time a little over a month ago for their sunflowers. The field was so beautiful that we had to check out the farm for what their pride and joy is…their pumpkins! When we pulled up to the farm, my oldest daughter immediately goes, “We’ve been here! It…

There is just something about this park that makes it so incredibly beautiful. Located right on Wassermann Lake in Victoria, MN, it has the perfect mix of lake shore, wetlands, forest area, farm land, and prairie areas. We have been fortunate enough to witness several sunsets here and it never disappoints. One large shelter allows…

We changed up our routine this year and went to an apple orchard we used to go to when we lived in the Twin Cities. When we moved south, we had begun to apple pick at Emma Krumbee’s in Belle Plaine. It was perfect for my dad when he wasn’t as mobile because it wasn’t…

About a month ago, Sustainable Safari visited our local library for a kid’s program. My kids loved it and talked about the animals for awhile afterwards. Since the kids loved it so much, I figured we should visit the Sustainable Safari in the Maplewood Mall to see if they loved it as much as the…

WOW! What an absolute amazing find this place was! Located right next to Riverside Park, one of my kid’s favorite playgrounds in New Ulm with its pirate boat, large dragon, and pretty view of the river, is the Riverside History & Nature Learning Center. Several years ago, we noticed the History and Nature Learning Center…

As we approach fall, another stunning location for this time of year is Ramsey Park in Redwood Falls. Yes, it’s not up north again! An easy two hour drive from the Twin Cities, this area is a definite spot to visit. It has a ton to offer and makes for a unique day trip. We…

If you have never been to Fairmont, it’s a town you should visit! I’d compare it to a smaller scale of Wayzata, Minnesota with their lakes. Known as the “City of Lakes”, they have a chain of five lakes that are stunning. The city contains many airbnbs for this reason and has a smaller town…

Fall is almost here! Whenever I hear people talking about fall foliage in Minnesota, I always hear them talking about going up north. In all fairness, I used to think this was the only spot to go to see the beautiful fall colors. Now, I know better. Here are five stunning spots to admire the…

If you have a son or daughter who loves construction, this will be a dream come true for them! A few years ago, our son was a die-hard construction lover. So, we visited Day of the Dozers in Elk River and he still talks about it. Kids get the chance to ride in and operate…

This is by far, one of the coolest things I’ve ever gone to. It’s a completely unique experience and I feel like being in the middle of rural Minnesota makes it even more special. At a wide open space (an airport), there’s tons of kites just waving in the sky. A completely free event, it’s…