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Minnesota Fiber Art, Shops, Farms and Festivals
From alpaca farms to yarn shops, Minnesota has one of the country's most tight-knit fiber networks. Close to 30 community leaders are spread as far south as Blue Earth and as far north as Duluth. They raise alpacas, llamas, sheep, goats, angora rabbits and even yaks for their fiber, which can be purchased raw, partially processed (called roving), as yarn, or as finished products ranging from knitted finger puppets to woven area rugs.
Minnesota's Most Memorable Murals
Minnesota's most iconic murals can be found in big cities and small towns all across the state. Some are decades old, while others are new additions. Use the map below and plan a road trip to see them all.
10 of Minnesota's Best Fall Color Drives
Hit the road for an unforgettable drive through a rainbow of colorful fall foliage in Minnesota this autumn. The list includes some well-known favorites, and some lesser-known gems where you don't have to share the view with a crowd.
How to Visit the Pine to Prairie Birding Trail in Minnesota
Bird-watching is one of the many reasons to get outside in Minnesota, particularly in the fall. That's when many birders head to the home of the Pine to Prairie Birding Trail.
Where to See Minnesota's Native Tallgrass Prairie
Less than two hours outside the Twin Cities, you can reach remnants of rolling and pancake-flat prairie, where summer winds ripple grasses and flowers like a sea. Minnesota’s pioneers persistently carved up most of the state’s prairie into 40-acre farms that have grown and merged with each generation. The original tallgrass prairie that once covered 170 million acres of North America was whittled down to less than 4 percent of that range.
School Break 'Staycations' For Kids of All Ages
There are plenty of things to do and see — indoors and out — for kids of all ages in Minnesota.
5 Ways to Do Duluth
Dubbed the “Best Outdoor City in America” and the “Craft Beer Capital of Minnesota,” Duluth has long been a destination for its great outdoor activities, unique arts and culture, delicious dining and more. Whether you’re a family, a foodie or a history buff, you’ll find plenty of things to see and do in this eclectic and vibrant port city on the North Shore of Lake Superior.
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