News Release: New Species Found in Mystery Cave
Extensive exploration and sampling has turned up some surprising finds in Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park....
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Field Trip Friday: Nerstrand Big Woods
by Heather
\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 when they haven’t been...
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,...
Good News for Rochester MN: Chester Woods is Now Free!
The commissioners voted to approve the proposal and permanently remove the entrance fees to Chester Woods Park!...
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....
Meet the Contributor: Kim Friedline
In my freetime, you can almost always find me outside. I spend a lot of time working in my ever-expanding gardens, walking/running, or supervising whatever shenanigans my boys and the...
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...
Meet the Contributor: Tricia Knutson
When she isn't teaching or out on a hiking adventure with her family, you'll find her devouring books, crocheting or knitting, or baking sourdough bread!...
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...
8 Ways to Celebrate the Arrival of Spring in Rochester
If your family is like mine, your hearts ache to just be outside, and to take in the sights, sounds, smells, and feels of Spring....