Discover New Summertime Tastes
Whether for Cinco de Mayo or throughout the summer, these recipes offer flavor-filled recipes to serve at any festive gathering. Pork or Jackfruit...
The Story Behind the Polka Dot House
An artist showcases her work and welcomes others to share the spotlight. Joy reveals itself in a multitude of ways. And for passersby along Third...
Gather and Graze at Fromage Co.
Excelsior’s Fromage Co. takes charcuterie to the next level. Inspiration to launch a new business doesn’t always arrive like a bolt of lightning....
Loon Baby on Parent’s Back
A lake in Carver Park offered this familial scene, captured by Camille Nelson, who was captivated by the parent-child moment. Her winning photograph...
Shop Local
Lifetime Piers
Created out of the desire to make lake living easier, Lifetime Piers has been building customized, wood-simulated piers for over 33 years. As the leading manufacturer of high-quality, zero-maintenance piers in the Midwest, lakefront owners have been able to enjoy a customized, worry-free life on the lake year after year. Produced from Premium HDPE plastic decking with the look and traction of wood yet made from post-consumer plastic, Lifetime Piers are built to provide a beautiful, zero-maintenance lake life to build memories for you and your family that will last a lifetime, and beyond....
Noteworthy
Make a Connection With Nature–Based Therapeutic Services
Many of us spend hours each day stuck in our cars in traffic and in front of our screens. What if we chose to do the opposite, disconnecting from...
Travel Ready With ”The Thoughtful Travel Podcast”
Whether you’re a seasoned solo traveler, beginner backpacker or perfectionist planning the next family vacation or honeymoon, The Thoughtful Travel...
Meaningful Book Picks for Memorial Day
As Memorial Day is marked this month, there are many great picture books for children that highlight the reason behind the holiday. A Day for...
Discover New Summertime Tastes
Whether for Cinco de Mayo or throughout the summer, these recipes offer flavor-filled recipes to serve at any festive gathering. Pork or Jackfruit...
Events
Chalk the Walk
Come together with us for a joyful, creative Chalk the Walk Open House at The Gardner School of Minnetonka–Eden Prairie. Families and community...
Sailing Open House
Enjoy this opportunity to try sailing an MC racing scow or a comfortable keelboat. Your family and friends are invited to meet our instructors,...
“Viewpoint” Artist Meet & Greet
Viewpoint brings together the distinct artistic lenses of Brian Jensen and Mary Meuwissen to explore how we perceive our surroundings. Jensen offers...
Lazarus Brass
Charles Lazarus leads a large symphonic brass and percussion ensemble featuring members of the Minnesota Orchestra.
Bubbles & Bites in the Azaleas
Join the Arboretum's culinary team for bubbles and bites in our vibrant Azalea Trial Garden. This limited-ticket event will be an intimate night of...
In This Issue
Welcome to the May 2026 Issue
It fills me with great joy to open the door to May to our travel and outdoor living issue, which features some interesting takes on the topics. This month’s lineup has inspired me, and I hope it...
Brookie Brandt Has Designs on Travel Mementos
Regardless if the excursion is near or far, a trip to a hotel, museum or tourist destination gift shop is a must for even the most well-seasoned traveler among us. But how many magnets, mugs or...
Meet Local Artist Kelly Carámbula
Kelly Carámbula focuses on clay, fiber, metal, paint and wood, exploring themes of control and imperfection and incorporating elements of surprise, which can move viewers to examine the piece from a...
Destination Directive Offers Curated Travel Experiences
A virtuoso travel advisor takes a personal approach to luxury excursions. As the founder of Destination Directive in Wayzata, Alicia Oberg lights up when she talks about the benefits of travel....
How To Grow Your Own Bouquet
A horticulturist shares ideas for cultivating a cutting garden that produces beautiful blooms—outdoors and in. April showers bring May flowers along with excitement for a new season of vibrant...
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