We’ve compiled a list of some great sleigh rides in Minnesota. From the Twin Cities area all the way up to the North Shore, taking a winter sleigh ride is something that’s fun for families and lovebirds alike. If you know of a great sleigh ride in Minnesota that we missed, please let us know [...]
Want to spend some time in the clear lakes and crisp natural waters of Minnesota? Stand up paddleboarding requires minimal equipment and training, it’s a very accessible pastime and a great way to enjoy nature. As Minnesota is known as ‘the state of 10,000 lakes’, it’s the ideal place to base ourselves while we explore [...]
Let’s face it: While you might live for the great outdoors, not all of your family or friends are born campers. But that doesn’t mean you can’t spend a few nights together in the wilderness—provided you choose your accommodations to suit everyone in your crew. Whether you prefer the beach or the mountains, these all-inclusive [...]
There is perhaps no thrill greater than climbing aboard a snowmobile and hearing that engine turn over waiting for you to hit the throttle. Whether you’re whizzing across frozen fields, navigating groomed forest trails or riding in the shadow of an imposing mountain range, there are thousands of miles of trails to explore across the [...]
Whether you’re looking to go camping soon or in the next year, you needn’t make the four-hour drive to the Boundary Waters to find a quality place to sleep under the starts. There are tons of camping options within just two hours of Minneapolis for vacationing out of or near your car. With destinations so [...]
Minnesota is home to one determined mother eagle. Snow often falls during bald eagles’ winter nesting season, but this mama had to dig deep when her nest became completely buried in a two-foot snowstorm this weekend. The eagle, spotted on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ EagleCam, remained still even when only her head remained above [...]
For even the most jaded adventurer, seeing the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, for the first time is a breathtaking experience. This celestial show results from the collision between electrically charged particles from the sun that enter the earth’s atmosphere, creating an ethereal dance of green, pink, yellow and blue lights. While [...]
When a black bear in Wannaska, Minnesota found itself in a sticky situation, local residents scrambled to come to its aid. The bear, which had been living in a drainage culvert, quickly became stuck in heavy snow after an early thaw caused water to flow through its makeshift den. Despite its best efforts to dig [...]
If you’re headed to Lake of the Woods for the best walleye fishing in the world, be sure to book your stay at River Bend Resort. They have three different lodging options that can accommodate any budget, any time of year. River Bend Resort is located on the banks of the Rainy River across the [...]
The 25 Best Campgrounds Within Two Hours of Minneapolis Welcome to the part of the year that includes sunny weather and breezy afternoons! Or at least excludes frozen water of any kind falling from the skies... We’re excited to get out of our plush coats and eat our ice cream while sweating in tank tops. [...]
