Excitement simmers for annual egg hunt. Our Savior Lutheran Church and School’s 25th annual Easter egg hunt is going COVID-friendly with a...
Outdoors
Go Play Outside
Experts offer tips to keep pets safe at home and the park. With many Minnesotans sticking closer to home during the pandemic, folks have been...
Handmade Home
"I’m an artist at heart." Many of us found ourselves spending more time at home and missing travel in 2020. While planes and trains may not have...
Forest Bathing
"Our affinity naturally leans toward green." No, you’re not submerged in water, and yes, you keep your clothes on. Forest bathing or shinrin-yoku...
This Home is a Lucky Place to Be
March often finds Minnesotans fleeing their homes to somewhere warmer. But this is precisely the time when many non-human Minnesotans are making the...
Frozen
Local anglers enjoy their fishing … on ice. Land of 10,000 Lakes—well, we all know just how important those glistening bodies of water are to us in...
Micro Travel Shines as a Sign of the Times
This has been a year of cancelled, postponed and uncertain travel plans, and if you can’t escape to somewhere warm and sunny, don’t waste time...
Chilly Open
If it’s February in Wayzata, it’s time for golf. A little snow and ice won’t stop Minnesotans from getting together, but, it goes without saying,...
Bundle Up and Lace Up
Glide into January with outdoor fun. Whether you can perform a toe loop, Lutz or Salchow or gingerly edge your way along the boards, outdoor ice...
How Do Animals Stay Warm in Winter?
The few animals that stay in Minnesota and above ground in the winter all utilize tried-and-true elements to stay warm. As the season of cold starts...
Take a Ride on These Scenic Twin Cities Bike Trails
Take up biking with two easy and scenic trails. COVID-19 put a wrench into our family’s traditional summer plans. Gone were the favorite summer...
Take a Day Trip to Delano to Visit Apple Jack Orchards
Head to Apple Jack Orchards for a fun-filled, activity-packed day. If you’re looking for a local fresh-air getaway, a day trip to Delano may be just...
Your Guide to Planning a Lake Minnetonka Bachelorette Party
Melissa Johnson of MLJ Vacay shares tips for a perfect pre-wedding party on Lake Minnetonka. Planning a vacation can be daunting, especially when...
Amy’s Cupcake Shoppe Hosts 3rd Annual Bakery & Brewery Bike Tour
Do you like exercise with enticing pit stops that include sweets and beer? Amy’s Cupcake Shoppe will host its 3rd annual Bakery & Brewery Bike...
Everything You Need to Pack Your Boat for a Day on Lake Minnetonka
Hit the water with fun (and safety) in tow. If you’ve ever gone on a road trip, even for a day, you know the importance of packing the car with...
Pro Angler Nicole Jacobs’ Fishing Advice: ‘You Just Need Patience and a Smile’
Nicole Jacobs is a Lake Minnetonka-based professional angler who says that fishing is the perfect family activity. When professional fisherwoman...
Witness One of Nature’s Most Astonishing Transformations
Splendor awaits when we bear witness to nature. In July, milkweed plants, with their rubbery leaves and unassuming sprays of flowers, offer a...
Pack Your Picnic Basket and Head to One of These Local Parks
The Lake Minnetonka area features several picture perfect parks for picnicking. Lake Minnetonka Regional Park This park offers an abundance of...
A Firefly Viewing Guide
Darkness is the secret to spotting lightning bugs. For a short and sweet season from June to July, I enjoy a nightly light show. I have been known...
Kayak the Creek to Get a New View of the Twin Cities
Take an urban paddle adventure along Minnehaha Creek. Tamara Nugteren, owner of Kayak the Creek, runs a kayak rental business on Minnehaha Creek...
