Yia Vang's Swordfish Tacos with Jalapeño Crema Slaw Recipe

Prepared at: Lebanon Hills Regional Campground in Eagan, Minnesota

"When my dad set out to do a bonfire, it wasn't just a recreational thing. He was actually preparing dinner."

Cooking over an open fire is the core of what chef Yia Vang believes in, and how he learned to cook. Here he travels to beautiful Lebanon Hills Regional Campground to show us how to make these perfectly spiced swordfish tacos, a dish he describes as “very fun.”

Boats and Bluegrass Festival

Boats and Bluegrass is a family friendly festival held on the Mississippi River in Winona, Minnesota. We pride ourselves in providing a fun, safe, and friendly festival environment. If you are looking for a laid-back festival with none of the large-fest hassles, this is your place. With camping just 50 yards from the festival grounds, it does not get any easier.

PRCA Championship Rodeo

17th Annual Pine City PRCA Championship Rodeo will be held on Labor Day Weekend. This year visitors can enjoy THREE NIGHTS of rodeo fun! Friday, Saturday & Sunday over labor day weekend. All the great pageantry and sportsmanship of rodeo, great food and family/audience activities like toro totter, mechanical bull competitions, calf scramble, wild cow milking, muttin bustin & more! 

Learn more about this event at www.PineCityRodeo.com

10 Minnesota State Parks for Your Next RV Camping Trip

No matter what your outdoor goals are — fishing, hiking, swimming, skiing, hunting or a little nature-based R&R — there’s a Minnesota State Park for you and your RV. Here are 10 that offer pull-through spaces and dump stations, including a few that include free WiFi if you want to work remotely.

It's Electric: Road Tripping the North Shore of Lake Superior in an EV

Stunning scenery, charming towns, top-notch restaurants and luxurious lodging options put a road trip on the North Shore of Lake Superior at the top of my list for a romantic anniversary getaway. But could our EV really make the drive without running out of juice?

In our 10 years of marriage, my husband and I have taken our fair share of road trips—from long weekends to visit friends, to family adventures with our two kids and dog, Charlie, in tow. To celebrate this first decade of wedded bliss, we decided to embark on another one.

100 Mile Garage Sale

Fifteen historic river towns and two states clean out their attics, garages and basements to create the most spectacular garage sale around! Bargain hunters can start anywhere along the river road – Minnesota or Wisconsin – rain or shine. The 100 Mile Garage Sale extends from Winona north to Hastings on the Minnesota side of the River and Fountain City north to Prescott on the Wisconsin side of the River. Thousands of individuals and businesses participate with their own garage sales, often whole neighborhoods.

2026 Nisswa Fall Festival & Smokin' Hot BBQ Challenge

Nisswa ushers in fall with the Nisswa Fall Festival. The annual Smokin' Hot BBQ Challenge is also part of this annual fall tradition. Start your day with a pancake breakfast presented by the Nisswa Fire Department. You can participate in the medallion hunt and compete in the bean bag tournament. A fall Artisans and Crafters Market is a 'can't miss' in the Historic Pioneer Village.