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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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Plan a visit to my favorite spot in the world, Holland, Michigan!
I’ve been fortunate to travel many places during my time on Earth so far, both internationally and around the United States. Yet, my favorite place continues to be Holland, Michigan. When I think of Holland, immediately my senses become alive with memories. Do you have a spot like this engraved in your brain? Maybe it’s…
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A bowling alley your whole family will love!
We had heard about this location from some friends and decided to check it out. It was definitely worth it! Growing up, I always loved one particular small family-owned bowling alley. It always felt more comfortable and cozy to bowl at instead of the large bowling alleys. Since bowling alleys seem to be fading away…
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Check out this Children’s Museum!
I had heard wonderful things about the children’s museum located in Hutchinson, Minnesota named Wheel and Cog. So, to celebrate our youngest child’s second birthday, we planned a trip there. Before even going, I was impressed with the prices. Since everything is going up now, including places to visit with families, I was pleasantly surprised…
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The perfect family activity for all ages and abilities: try the PickleBarn in Mankato!
I am always looking for unique spots to enjoy with multiple generations to make wonderful memories. It’s a gift to find a location that your kids love just as much as their grandparents. Last weekend, we experienced one of these special places! It’s definitely a must-visit for every family of all age levels. Our daughter’s…
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Three Indoor Playgrounds to visit this spring!
Since our winter was much shorter/not really existent as compared to a normal winter, I feel like we never fully utilized the indoor playgrounds like we normally do. As we venture into spring weather and battle some mud/allergies, indoor playgrounds are a great option year-round! Here are three of our favorite indoor playgrounds in the…
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Have you ever tried a doughnut crawl?
I first heard about the idea of a doughnut crawl from the blogger, MinneMama Adventures. If you don’t follow her, she’s worth a follow with so many unique ideas. This past summer, we tried one of her doughnut crawls with a few adjustments due to the location we were coming from. Despite the fact that I’ve never been…
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