Backwater BBQ
Backwater BBQ is locally owned and located in the Winona Mall. Our base menu consists of 5 meats and 5 sides that are traditional BBQ standards. We strive to be Winona's premiere location for quality, consistent BBQ time after time.
5 Things to Do in Southern Minnesota
Say the words “Southern Minnesota,” and a wide-open prairie or the SPAM Museum probably springs to mind. But this part of the state also possesses awe-inspiring caves, majestic river valleys, and national monuments rich in Dakota history.
Wednesdays on the Water
Join us every Wednesday afternoon/evening in the summer at Lake Johanna in Arden Hills! Come with your own kayak to paddle on the lake or rent from us.
The best deal in town for lake kayaking. 2 hour rental for just $20 per person. You can bring your entire family!
Launch times are 3:30 - 5:30 pm and 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Must RSVP to guarantee a rental spot.
We also have beginner paddle lessons 3:00 to 5:00pm just $40.00* Discount available for families. Must book lessons in advance.
Waysides Along the Highway: The Archaeology of the Fur Trade Period in the Eastern BWCAW by USDA Forest Service Lee Johnson
The presentation
will review the history and archaeology of the Fur Trade period (ca.
1680-1860) in the eastern Boundary Waters Canoe Area, including a
detailed look at artifacts, historical records, and oral histories from
the Lake Saganaga area.
Lee’s research interests include the archaeology and history of the
fur trade period in the western Lake Superior Basin, prehistoric
hunter-gatherer economies in the sub-boreal region of North America, and
the history and ethnography of the Border Lakes Anishinaabeg.
Warbler Wednesdays
Warbler Wednesdays
Sax-Zim Bog
Warblers! That is what the target of this weekly field trip will be! Of course, there are MANY other species of birds to see and hear in the bog during the end of spring migration and the start of nesting.
Things that go Buzz, Croak, Hoot, and Bump in the Night!
As Spring makes itself known in the Sax-Zim Bog, we start our Spring and Summer Field Trip Season with the longest-running field trip we offer!
Though it still may approach 30 degrees during the night, spring in the Bog is full of life…and dusk is a great time to SEE and HEAR some of the unique critters. On this evening field trip, we will listen for early season frog species, American Bittern, Wilson’s Snipe, American Woodcock, search for Great Gray Owls, and more! Plan on bringing a headlamp or flashlight with you during this field trip.
Theatre B presents: Mr. Burns, a post-electric play
About the show: What will endure when the cataclysm arrives – when the grid fails, society crumbles, and we’re faced with the task of rebuilding? Can art remake a civilization? Mr. Burns propels us forward and imagines a future where Bart Simpson and the pop culture references of one era evolve into the mythology of another.
SUP Yoga Classes
The art of practicing Yoga on a SUP board offers a greater challenge of balance and awareness than your normal yoga session. The classes are held on a quiet & calm lake perfect for practicing yoga on a SUP board!
Location: Warner Lake Boat Ramp - Clearwater
Skill Level: Beginner
Materials Included: SUP board, life jacket, anchor, and yoga instruction
SUP Board Basics Class
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
This is a beginner-friendly session where CW Outfitting staff will offer both on-land and on-water instruction to those who are new to Stand Up Paddle (SUP) boarding or want to improve their SUP boarding skills. All Equipment provided. Price includes board, paddle, life jacket, and instruction.
Visit https://www.cwoutfitting.com/classes.htm to sign up!
Spotlight Science: Ornithology
Recommended for all ages
Spotlight Science is a regular program connecting you to current science, conducted at the University of Minnesota and in our community. Join researchers, students, and special guests for conversations and unique interactive experiences.