Minnesota is a veritable wonderland of wild food — if you know where to look. In this article, we’ll examine some of the most popular mushrooms, plants, fruit and nuts to look for in Minnesota, along with where to find them and what you can do with them.
Shinrin-Yoku is a Japanese mindfulness activity that translates to “taking in the forest atmosphere” or “forest bathing.” It was developed in the 1980s to help relieve stress and improve physical and mental health—and scientific research shows it’s doing just that.
A unique respite from daily demands, solo retreats give travelers space to read, journal, create, catch up on sleep or simply gaze out the window. Imagine: no other people to take care of, emails to return or dishes to do. Sounds blissful, right? Schedule your own weekend of nourishment at one of these three Minnesota retreat centers.
Minnesota’s wild turkeys are where you find them. Sounds trite, but it’s not far from reality.
From dog sledding and wilderness canoeing, to wineries and farm tours, an assortment of women’s-specific Minnesota tours cater to a wide range of abilities and interests.
Go solo and make new friends, or plan your own adventure with your favorite group of gal pals. Of course, these trips also leave plenty of opportunities for relaxation, fabulous meals and, the most important part, girl time.
Thanks to top-notch trails like the Duluth Traverse, mountain bikers are among the many outdoor adventurers that have flocked to Minnesota in recent decades.
In addition to its peerless national park (Voyageurs), Minnesota boasts five striking national park sites that reflect the state's natural, historical and cultural resources.
Minnesota is known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” but we actually boast 11,842. They're boatloads of fun no matter what time of year it is, too, whether you're into water skiing, fishing, and tubing in the summer or ice fishing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing in the winter.
Presenting the ultimate guide to living the lake life in Minnesota.
Whether you're into art or animals, food or ice fishing, or all the annual festivals that keep our calendar kicking, there's no shortage of things to do in Minnesota throughout the year. Here are 60 events — five musts per month — we look forward to every year.
Think back to your most cherished childhood memories and you’ll find most of them share a common thread: family. From peaceful mornings on the lake, sitting side by side with hands wrapped around a fishing pole, to summer evenings spent listening to stories and roasting marshmallows with grandma and grandpa—these are the moments your kids will remember most from your next Minnesota vacation.