Garden of the Gods – Hiking in a postcard
Exploring the Garden of the Gods in February felt like hiking in a postcard, a picturesque scene of vibrant colors and contrasts.
Environmental Education
Swan Park – A cacophony of sounds
Every winter, there is a small stretch of the Mississippi River in Monticello, MN that does not freeze due to a nuclear power plant upstream. It is here that as many as 2,700 trumpeter swans (along with hundreds of ducks...
Bemidji to Big Bog
Minnesotans enjoy an annual rite of passage each fall, an explosion of colors in the forests and half the state driving up to the north shore to enjoy the leaves. Last fall we decided to change it up some and...
Gooseberry Falls State Park
Planning a family trip to the north shore? If you are, then you might want to add Minnesota's most popular State Park to your list. The park is open year-round, and each season offers very different views and environments. Springtime...
Where the water falls twice and the bison roam
As the cool mist of the water fell gently on our faces from the first waterfall, we crossed the bridge that divided the two waterfalls. As we watched the water that gently met the rapids at the bottom of the...