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Posted April 8, 2009
Minnesota’s County Fairs
This is a listing of most of Minnesota’s county fairs, though some fairs had not confirmed their dates when this issue of the Explorer went to press. Listings note the county name followed by the city where the fair is held.
Posted March 30, 2009
Family Favorites: Fun Places to Take the Kids
Minnesota seems perfectly designed for family fun. It’s pretty easy to find a great place for a good time with the kids. Here are a few favorite places to get you started.
Posted March 30, 2009
African Wildlife at the Minnesota Zoo
Take an African safari…right here in Minnesota! The amazing wildlife of an African savanna will be featured in a special six-acre exhibit at the Minnesota Zoo this summer.
Posted March 27, 2009
Geocaching: State Park Treasure Hunts
Minnesota State Parks are rolling out a new geocaching adventure this year, after introducing a geocaching program last summer that was a big hit with park visitors. Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunt, where participants use hand-held GPS (global positional system) devices to track down a stash hidden in a weatherproof, camouflaged box at a location designated by latitude and longitude.
Posted March 25, 2009
Strolling Into History: Walking Tours in the Twin Cities
There’s no better way to get to know a city than to walk it. In Minneapolis and St. Paul, several guided tours of historic neighborhoods offer scenic glimpses into the past and how it shaped the Twin Cities of today.
Posted March 25, 2009
Our Mississippi River
The Mississippi, one of the world’s longest and best known rivers, begins as a small stream in the north woods of Minnesota. The river grows as it arcs across northern Minnesota and winds its way south.