Minnesota Fun in the great outdoors!
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Outdoor Adventures
C/O The Drummer
PO Box 159
Buffalo MN 55313
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Outdoor Adventures
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Lisa Keitel enthusiastically enjoys Minnesota’s diverse natural landscapes, ranging from urban to rural, including the Twin Cities’ bird sanctuary. “We are so privileged to live in Minnesota, with our flyway — and so many states only have...
Games can enhance any outdoor function. Whether at the beach or in one's backyard, activities can keep guests entertained in between the food and other refreshments. And the good news is that most games designed for these types of functions are appropriate for players across a wide range of ages....
The natural beauty of the great outdoors compels millions of people to incorporate nature into their daily routines. Whether it's a morning walk around the neighborhood, an oceanfront weekend spent with toes in the sand or an afternoon lounging on a lake, there's no shortage of ways to enjoy the...
Recreation is an important component of a healthy lifestyle. The nonprofit HelpGuide.org notes that making time for recreation provides a host of health benefits, including reduced stress, improved brain function and even stronger relationships.
Despite the well-documented benefits of taking time...
Modern professionals are working more and taking fewer days off each year. Allina Healthcare estimates that more than 765 million vacation days are unused by Americans each year. One of the reasons people often give for not vacationing is that travel costs too much. A 2024 summer travel report from...
Certain times of year inspire more travel than others. Memorial Day weekend certainly fits that bill. AAA estimated 44 million people traveled during Memorial Day weekend in 2024, and that popularity is at least in part due to the holiday's reputation as the unofficial beginning to summer.
A...
Memorial Day weekend is a popular time to entertain. For many, the weekend marks the first outdoor entertaining opportunity of the year, which is certainly something to look forward to.
As outdoor entertaining season begins, homeowners can take these steps to prepare their outdoor living spaces for...
Nature beckons billions of people to get outside every day. Natural settings are not called “the great outdoors” for nothing, and nature enthusiasts may insist there’s nothing better than a day in the elements.
Such a sentiment may be more accurate than the most ardent outdoorsman realizes. In fact...
After a cold winter, there's often nothing better than the arrival of spring. From the moment those first crocuses and tulips peek their heads out of the soil to the days of cherry blossoms in full bloom, spring is a time of sunshine, warmth and a renewed sense of vitality.
Seniors who may have...
Outdoor living spaces have become sought-after commodities among homeowners. A 2022 survey of homeowners conducted by the New Home Trends Institute found that open yards are less appealing to home buyers than they once were. The survey noted that just 28 percent of respondents chose open yards,...
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