Why RV Camping is Perfect for Kids with Autism
A Minnesota mom and her family pivot from flying to RV travel after three of her kids were diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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.
Rochester's Best Restaurants and Bars
Rochester is home to some of Minnesota's best restaurants and bars.
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.
Otter Cove Children's Museum
Otter Cove Children's Museum is a vibrant educational and cultural institution offering learning experiences through physical play, artistic exploration and imagination. We believe that play is the primary driver of learning, and we empower children to direct their own learning by letting their imaginations lead the way. Our immersive exhibits and innovative programs are created to maximize the power of play in developing skills and a sense of place and purpose.
Kaddatz Galleries
Two Art Galleries celebrating the work of local artists and Charles Beck.
The Kaddatz Galleries strives to foster visual arts education and appreciation and to maintain a gallery that celebrates the work of area artists and honors the legacy of Charles Beck.
Summer Concerts in the Park
Wednesday June 16, 2021 starts our outdoor season of concerts in Sinclair Lewis Park. Each week a different performer fills the park with music.
June 16th, Pure Country Band plays from 6:60 - 8 PM. Limited seating is available. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket to sit and listen to free Concerts in the Park.
June 23-Blond and the Bohunk Aug 11- Nite Owls
June 30th- Livewire Aug 18- DJ Pete (Kids Night)
July 7th- Dana and the Bottle Rockets
July 14th- Crystal Breeze
July 21st-Katy's Swing Band
July 28th- Meier Grove Band