Where to See Flowering Trees in the Greater Rochester MN Area
There’s something magical about spring’s first flowers. Fresh pops of pink, purple and white petals stretch skyward alongside branches of buds as if they’re waking up from a long nap....
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6 Family Fun Hikes in Rochester MN
Enjoy these 5 family fun hikes in the Rochester MN area!...
Guide to Sunflower Fields in & Around Rochester, MN
by Haley Welch
Sunflower Fields are popping up all over southeast Minnesota! Here's our list of several fields within driving distance of Rochester MN....
Field Trip Friday: Nerstrand Big Woods
by Heather
Last updated June 2023 It was a rainy week, and I knew my kids were antsy because they hadn’t been outside all week. With my kids, I can tell...
Field Trip Friday: Carley State Park
Southeastern Minnesota is FULL of beautiful state parks and hiking trails. When my family wants to hit a local state park, we love taking a trip to Carley State Park...
Field Trip Friday: Blue Earth
by Lucy Baril
The small town of Blue Earth has so much to show off, and has so much more to offer than just the Giant! Great trails, and many family-friendly activities, all...
Quarry Hill Nature Center’s 50th Anniversary Community Celebration!
For 50 years, Quarry Hill Nature Center has been a centerpiece in the Rochester community for environmental education and connection with nature....
Spring Nature Scavenger Hunt
by Heather
Here's a simple spring scavenger hunt that I've compiled. Our contributor Kelly has created a printable for you, to make it easy and enjoyable....
News Release: New Species Found in Mystery Cave
Extensive exploration and sampling has turned up some surprising finds in Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park....
Candid Conversations with Rashell Sugiyama
by Erica Ross
Candid Conversations gives us the opportunity to hear the stories, life, and work of BIPOC people living in Rochester MN. We invite you to read to learn, seek to understand,...