Let’s Go Sledding! The following locations have sledding fun for the entire winter season and some make snow. Many hills are open during daylight hours and are free, but call to confirm rules and pricing: Carley State Park, Altura MN telephone: 507-932-3007 Andes Tower Hills Snow Tubing 877-542-6337, Snow CenterContinue Reading

More maple tapping and hands-on events! It’s the new March Madness . . . Maple Madness! 03/21/15 Maple Tap Saturday Events Whitewater State Park, 10 AM to 12 PM, again at 1 PM to 3 PM. Sign up: email sara.grover@state.mn.us or call 507-932-3007 ext 226 Fort Snelling State Park, 1Continue Reading

With the wintry mix today, we know snow is inevitable . . . so, buy your ski pass today, HERE— Yea! List of MN Ski Trails 11/08/14 – 11/23/14 Deer Hunt – Firearm season – 1A 11/08/14 – 11/16/14 Deer Hunt – Firearm season – 2A and 3A 11/08/14 –Continue Reading

Absolutely prime fall colors throughout the state and a warm weekend! Enjoy it while it lasts! Fall Color Finder     Friday, Sept. 26 Eagle Presentations daily at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. (open daily 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 pm) Wabasha along the river is beautiful in fall.Continue Reading

Friday 8/8–8/10 Annual Game Fair Hunting dogs, shooting sports, 300 outdoor exhibits Location: Anoka 8/8 Geocaching 101 4 p.m. Location: Minneopa State Park 8/8 Raptors of St. Croix 5 – 6 p.m. Location: St. Croix State Park 8/8 Tree Rings 6 – 6:30 p.m. Meet at historic lodge. Speaker Master Naturalist ChuckContinue Reading