Tag: hiking
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Four stunning spots you’ll want to visit with your family!
This summer, we did a short getaway and visited four locations that were absolutely breath-taking. We were shocked at these spots because we had lived in Cottage Grove and Woodbury for about a year and a half at the beginning of our marriage. Somehow, we missed that these locations were right underneath our noses. I’ve…
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Looking for a romantic getaway less than 30 minutes from the Twin Cities?
Recently, we stayed at the Corn Crib Cottage in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. We had won it in a school auction earlier in the year without really looking into the spot prior. Luckily, it did not disappoint! Corn Crib Cottage was a beautiful retreat with a mix of stunning nature and a cozy atmosphere, located right…
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Mystery Cave State Park
For a while, I’ve wanted to go to the Mystery Cave State Park and we finally made it happen this summer! Honestly, I’ve been to a lot of Minnesota state parks, both as an adult and a child. Mystery Cave, without a doubt, is definitely one of my favorites now. Located in Southeastern Minnesota, we…
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40+ playgrounds to visit within an hour of Mankato!
It’s summer time and our family is always looking for free spots to enjoy! For us, one place we love are playgrounds…a free, fun, and limitless activity to do! I put together a list of 40+ playgrounds in the Mankato area (within one hour or less away), so you can just choose the park and…
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Jeffers Petroglyphs/Red Rock Falls County Park
For far too long, we didn’t go to Jeffers Petroglyphs because we weren’t sure our kids would enjoy it. What a mistake! We had to insist on leaving the night we visited because our kids wanted to stay so much longer. In April, I saw an event that Jeffers Petroglyphs was putting on in collaboration…
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Two must-visit spots for kids (or adults) who love to bike!
I saw another blogger write about a pump track and I was immediately intrigued. Before reading about one, I’d never even heard of this kind of adventure. Lo and behold, after some research, I discovered two spots that were somewhat close to us. Having two kids who started riding bikes with no training wheels in…
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Two beautiful spots you need to walk this spring!
Just like we’ve found favorite spots to walk in the fall with beautiful foliage everywhere you look, we’ve found two treasured spots to walk and explore in the spring. Spring is all about the flowers budding, the ponds becoming alive with bull frogs and turtles, and the trees becoming lush with green. Walks in the…
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Spend a day in Lakefield, Minnesota!
Since moving from the suburbs of the Twin Cities, I’ve realized the true beauty in small towns. Unlike the suburbs where people are always moving and don’t always fully invest in the community they reside in, small towns usually have a main group of people who grew up and have remained in the town. They…
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Add this place to your Winter Bucket List!
If you’re looking for a great place to explore in the winter, Lowry Nature Center in the Carver Park Reserve is a great spot. This is a location that was close to us growing up, so we took quite a few visits here. Since having kids, we have enjoyed the programs, the nature center, and the beautiful…
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A busy day in Shakopee, Minnesota!
Since I grew up incredibly close to Shakopee, I figured I knew a lot of fun spots in Shakopee for our kids. Boy, was I wrong! I had heard about a wonderful Christmas lights display, called Shakopee Winter Wonderland, so had decided to make a day of visiting Shakopee. When I started looking up places, there was a…
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