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As winter seems to lose its grasp on our weather, we have been going further afield. Carpenter Nature Center park seemed like a good place to explore. On our way to the park we encountered two bald eagles fighting in … Continue reading
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Recently it was unusually warm and we wanted to get out of town. We decided to visit Prior Lake, MN. We specifically went to visit the park that was next to the small downtown district as it met our check … Continue reading
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As unique as Zoran’s was, it was good to have the contrast of a city park and veteran’s memorial across the street. I will admit that I enjoyed Sheridan Memorial Park more. The park planners and artist’s collaborated well in … Continue reading
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Before the snow hit we were able to check out an off the beaten path sculpture park that really seems to be an open air sculpture studio. The little I knew prior to visiting warned of it looking like a … Continue reading
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We went to this nature center as it was in the area and not so large that the kiddos would struggle. Longer walks these days don’t go over as well as in the past. Kid Willow has shown major … Continue reading
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So sometimes it is good to get out on a chilly day and explore. Apple picking was the name of the game so we bundled up and drove to Afton Apple Orchard. It seems to be a good value due … Continue reading
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On our way back to the twin cities from Iowa we made an impromptu visit to Owatonna. We specifically went to a park we enjoyed a few months before Kid Willow was born. It was a wee bit chilly and … Continue reading
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So we drove to southern IA and wanted to see if we would see the California Zephyr Amtrak train. Unfortunately we missed it, but really liked a short visit at the old depot in Osceola, IA. The kiddos really enjoyed … Continue reading
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Normally a single playground does not impress me, but in a town this size and a playground this fun, I needed to share. We also discovered from another parent present that happens to be on a cross country RV/Caravan journey … Continue reading
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For several years now we’ve participated in a meat CSA that is truly “mom and pop” style farming. Over the years the CSA program has changed and we have tried support them as we could. We first discovered them at … Continue reading
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