Popular festival returns this summer with fresh and familiar events. Spirit of the Lakes is set from July 17–19 at Surfside Park, 2670 Commerce...
Outdoors
Tips for Staying Hydrated This July
July is historically the hottest month in Minnesota, responsible for 40 percent of all 90-degree days, according to the Minnesota Department of...
X Marks the Spot
Visit some of my favorite spaces to read, create and just be. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always had a favorite spot to read, reflect or...
Lafayette Club Embarks on an Exciting New Partnership
The historic club has entered into a reciprocity agreement with Windsong Farm Golf Club. For over a century, the iconic Spanish Mission-style...
Explore the Sprawling Gardens of a Deephaven Home
Retired landscape architect Barbara Burgum highlights native species in her Deephaven gardens. The 1905 Craftsman home on the shores of Lake...
101 Years and Counting at Orono Orchards
Orono golf course’s history is on par. Your golf course has some history when cut hayfields served as fairways and borrowed tomato cans, spade into...
Hidden Sculptures, Bursts of Joy
The famed Harrison Sculpture Garden at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum often gets the lion’s share of the buzz for outdoor art. And it deserves...
Brothers Aim To Popularize Rustic Form of Golf
Explore the thrilling and challenging combination of the classic game and wild terrain. For as long as Robert and David Linner can remember,...
Give the Housewarming Gift of a Hobby
Put a new spin on housewarming gifts for homeowners. Encourage a new hobby or a way to enjoy a bit of outdoor living by gifting a birdhouse, feeder...
All Seasons Wild Bird Store Brings Birding to the Backyard
Birds are welcome additions to any outdoor landscape. As we take an extra look at homes in this issue, why not educate ourselves about housing...
Free Ice Fishing Event on Lake Minnetonka
Take to the lake from 2–4 p.m. on February 23 (weather permitting) to learn the ins and outs of ice fishing. Fish Hut will provide rods, reels, bait...
Klondike Dog Derby Canceled Due to Lack of Snow
But the Cutest Puppy Contest and the Klondike Dog Derby Concert Series will stay the course. The lack of snow has prompted the Lake Minnetonka...
New Guidebook for Arboretum Adventures
It’s difficult to become an expert on a place as big and beautiful as the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, but thanks to a new 50-page guidebook, your...
The Charles H. Burwell House Hosts a Spooktacular Good Time
A not-so-scary good time at an annual Halloween celebration. Who doesn’t like to get invited over to someone’s house, especially if it’s for a...
Entertainment in the Park 2024
Get your groove on this month at Civic Center Park, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., where the Minnetonka Recreation Department hosts free outdoor concerts...
Lake Minnetonka Sailing School’s Adaptive Program Sets Sail
A sailor in Lake Minnetonka Sailing School’s (LMSS) adaptive sailing program loves pulling lines. Another prefers steering. One participant, who is...
Meet a Young Recipient of the Presidential Service Award
Student honored for his quest to beautify his neighborhood—one step at a time. Most people aspire to be good citizens, but Malachi Esala, 9, was...
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Excelsior
Bring your sunblock, sparklers and goodtime vibes to Excelsior this Fourth of July for a fun-filled summer celebration. This year, the day’s...
Having Fun Around the Lake Is as Easy as One, Two, Three
When it comes to arranging florals, the Power of Three is said to provide depth and variety. I contend that the principle applies elsewhere,...
Wayzata Sailing Shows Sailors of All Ages the Ropes
Wayzata Sailing proves it’s never too late to start a new adventure. Ask anyone involved in Wayzata Sailing, the longtime community sailing center...
