Outdoor enthusiasts love this famous snow park. For the past five decades, the Badlands Snow Park has been a prominent recreation area in Hudson,...
Outdoors
Field of Interest
Local donors help establish St. Croix Valley Foundation’s environmental fund. Continuing to better the landscape of the region, the St. Croix Valley...
Carving a Champion
World Snow Sculpting Championship comes to Stillwater. The cold and snowy days of winter usher in a new season of activities and competitions....
Home Grown
Insights from a self-taught suburban farmer. “If you had told me 10 years ago that I would become a chicken lady with a 3,000-square-foot garden, I...
New Growth in St. Croix Valley
St. Croix Valley Master Gardeners Association prepares for spring gardening. Like many local organizations, the St. Croix Valley Master Gardeners...
Go Play Outside
Expert tips to keep pets healthy and safe. Rachel Mairose, executive director of Secondhand Hounds, says the shelter has witnessed an uptick in...
Outdoor Adventure
Winter camping could provide the peaceful paradise you crave. Winter camping may be just the vacation adventure you need to reconnect with nature....
Bringing Fun to 2021
Even though many events had to be canceled or postponed due to the ongoing pandemic, the Hudson Hot Air Affair (HHAA) committee decided to proceed...
Frozen
Enjoy the uniquely northern sport of ice fishing. With a minnesota motto that aptly states, “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” well, we all know just how...
Beginner Birders: Check Out This Hike at Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Take part in a guided bird hike at a Washington Country park! Take part in a guided bird hike at a Washington Country park! Experience the outdoors,...
Entrepreneurial Friends Found Walking Tour Business in Downtown Stillwater
Rivertown Tours offers outdoor entertainment options. This past summer, three entrepreneurial women Angela Fletcher, Christie Wanderer and Sara...
5 Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors in Minnesota This Summer
Evening paddles, cabin camping, pizza picnics and more. If your tent is collecting cobwebs: Wild River State Park Give that tent some time to shine...
Pack Your Picnic Basket and Head to One of These Local Scenic Spots
Perfect places for a picnic and the essentials you should pack. Summer provides lots of opportunities to explore the outdoors and enjoy a tasty...
Here’s How They Keep the Slopes Slick at Wild Mountain and Trollhaugen
Go behind the scenes with local ski groomers. "When I was a kid, going out early with my dad to groom was one of my favorite things to do,” Amy...
Don’t Miss the Breathtaking Balloons at the Hudson Hot Air Affair
The Hudson Hot Air Affair fills the winter sky with breathtaking color. The Hudson Hot Air Affair is not to be missed. This annual event fills the...
Take a Bite Out of Fall at Afton Apple Orchard’s Apple Fest
Apple picking, a corn maze, hayrides - there's plenty to do at Afton Apple Orchard's annual festival. Visit Afton Apple Orchard for its annual apple...
Our Favorite Local Places to Pick Apples & Pumpkins
Take the family pumpkin picking or gather up locally grown apples to make your favorite pies, bars and crisps. We love fall, a bushel and a peck....
‘A Magical Place’: Franconia Sculpture Park Continues to Grow
The Franconia Sculpture Park's Community Learning Center expands the attraction's capabilities and availability. The road to Franconia in many ways...
Group says Minnesota’s Native Prairies Are ‘as Rare and Worthy of Saving as the Amazon’
Local group stresses importance of native prairies. Evanne Hunt wears a yellow protective suit while she carefully watches a fire burn a strip of...
St. Croix River Cruises Offer a Scenic View of the Valley
Take your pick for an end-of-summer St. Croix River cruise. Enjoy the views of the majestic St Croix River. Our area is spoiled for choice when it...
