Tag: travel
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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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Eight places to visit in the Orange City, Iowa area!
Since Orange City is on the way to Omaha from Southern Minnesota, we have driven through this area countless times. We have also, stopped a few times and even met family during the pandemic here since it’s about halfway from my husband’s family. Yet, this was the first time we truly explored the Orange City…
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Four spots you’ll want to try on your next visit to Bloomington, Minnesota!
So often when people talk about going to Bloomington, Minnesota, they talk about visiting the Mall of America or Ikea. While these spots are great and definitely are fun to visit, I have four more spots to stop at on your next trip to Bloomington. A perfect variety of play, education, fun, and nature, it’s…
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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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Hilltop Harvest: A summer activity that will become tradition
We have been picking strawberries every summer for the last five years. It’s truly an activity perfect for all ages. Even the youngest kids enjoy it…although, they may eat more than they pick or at least our youngest kids have always done this. Strawberries are close to the ground, easy to pick and identify ones…
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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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Big Stone Mini Golf and Sculpture Garden
This is a complete hidden gem for families. Not only is it a fun mini golf course, but it’s so much more! It’s a sculpture garden, has animals, and has picnic and gathering areas with outdoor games to play. If you haven’t been to Big Stone Mini Golf and Sculpture Garden, you need to visit…
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