All of this, everything, speaks to me: “Welcome, we’re happy you’re here. Wander. Engage. Relax.” Owatonna got it right in this redo of their downtown. I appreciate when people take precedence over motor vehicles. (There’s still plenty of parking available.) Hydrangea grow in thi...
Minnesota has tons of amazing state parks, but which ones are the best? These are some of the most beautiful state parks in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
One of the other iconic state parks, Itasca, is offering a pair of lantern-lit snowshoe and ski events onJanuary 21andFebruary 18. It is worth noting that while many of these events are free, some may require a ski pass for using groomed cross-country ski trails (if you're 16 or old...
A state program offering all-terrain wheelchairs is expanding, allowing Minnesotans with mobility disabilities to explore more state parks.
Minnesota is a major producer of ethanol, and many corn-based production plants are located in the southern part of the state. By law, Minnesota is required to use gasoline blended with ethanol, and at the beginning of the 21st century the state had more refueling stations that used gasoline...
State Park near Albert Lea. A chair that works well on sand was added for beach access at McCarthy Beach State Park, which is on the Sturgeon Lake chain near Hibbing. One year later, the chairs are seen as a success, and there are plans to introduce chairs at more state parks ...
It doesn't have camper cabins, but you'll find those at more than two dozen other Minnesota state parks. No matter what kind of "cabin" it is, it's a good deal, because we all know what counts: Location, location, location. You're a lucky lodger when a state park is at your do...
the eastern part of North Dakota and South Dakota, and a small part of Nebraska. Minnesota Territory was reduced in size in 1854 when the portion in present-day Nebraska was included in Nebraska Territory. Minnesota was admitted to the Union on May 11, 1858, as the 32nd state, with gener...
The MN DNR offered four days of free access to all of Minnesota's 75 state parks this year, and your last opportunity is right around the corner. If you're not feeling the hustle and bustle of Black Friday shopping this year, talk about a fantastic alternative option with the fam. Get...