Rochester MN’s Best Area Hiking Spots
Looking for some great local hikes? We've got the rundown and a list of essentials to get you and your family enjoying the great outdoors this season!...
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River Tubing in Southeastern Minnesota: Where to Float Your Worries Away
Discover the best river tubing spots near Rochester, MN, including the Zumbro, Root, and Cannon Rivers, plus local outfitters and tubing tips....
Rochester MN Guide to July Events
Whether outside and enjoying the warm weather, or inside staying cool, there's a variety of July events for the whole family!...
Guide to Rochester MN Area Fireworks
Your guide to all of the Rochester, MN area fireworks displays...including July 4th and all summer long!...
Guide to SE Minnesota Area Caves
Cave exploration, in my opinion, is the perfect family summer adventure-it has natural air conditioning and is void of mosquitos!...
Rochester MN Guide to Area Pizza Farms
Dining outdoors is more than just eating. It's an experience! We've rounded up the Rochester MN area pizza farms for you to enjoy this summer....
Guide to Thursdays Downtown in Rochester MN
Now that we have officially entered the summer season in Rochester MN, it means the return of one of our most beloved local outdoor festivals - Thursdays Downtown (formerly Thursdays on...
Field Trip Friday: Nerstrand Big Woods
by Heather
Updated June 2025 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...
Kids Bowl Free, All Summer Long!
All summer long, from May until Labor Day, kids ages 2- 15 can bowl 2 games free each day, at Bowlocity and Colonial Lanes-- *shoe rental not included*....
Small Town Festivals in the Rochester MN Area
A round-up of the festivals, and celebrations in the Rochester MN area this summer! There is something nearly every weekend just a short drive away....