Published On Sunday, December 13th 2009
Although nobody knows for sure exactly when and where you start surfing, if it is known that in so-called Sandwich Islands (later Hawaii), to which James Cook arrived in 1776, it was observed that the natives lived for practice of ... Read More
Published On Tuesday, December 8th 2009
As the total number of golf courses in Minnesota approaches 475, this enthusiastic golf travel destination adds eight more new courses for this year’s golf season.
Minnesota native and PGA Tour player Tom Lehman’s design at Greystone Golf Club in Sauk ... Read More
Published On Monday, December 7th 2009
It’s time to welcome a new year and a new century, and families and friends will be gathering at special celebrations in the Twin Cities area to send off the last century in style and kick-off the next one.
Mississippi Mile-ennium ... Read More
Published On Saturday, December 5th 2009
Most people no longer know anybody on a family farm. No place to take the children to see cows, pigs and chickens. But when the Minnesota Zoo opens its new family farm exhibit this July, kids and their adults will ... Read More
Published On Saturday, December 5th 2009
Cruising the slopes amidst Minnesota’s gorgeous scenery, feeling snowflakes brush your face, you hear the swoosh, swoosh, swoosh of your downhill skis and you’re reminded of what’s good about winter.
Whether you prefer fast technical lines or long cruising runs, Minnesota ... Read More
Published On Saturday, December 5th 2009
This traditional form of winter transportation just got trendy. A variety of new types of snowshoes are now readily available for purchase or rental. Who’s strapping them on? Just about anyone who enjoys winter and wants to take a walk ... Read More
Published On Saturday, December 5th 2009
Given our usually bountiful snowfall, it isn’t surprising that snowmobiles were invented in Minnesota. Their creators figured it would be a great way to get around. They probably had no idea it would be so much fun, or spark the ... Read More
Published On Saturday, December 5th 2009
Minnesota's cross-country ski trails offer more miles of skiing than a trek from St. Paul to Los Angeles. It adds up to an unbeatable variety of cross country skiing experiences. Whether you’re a pro or just getting started, Minnesota has ... Read More
Published On Thursday, December 3rd 2009
Viticulture in Minnesota is mostly a family affair. Viticulture is the cultivating of vines that leads to wine making. Fine wine making.
It might be surprising to some, but it’s happening more and more in Minnesota, due to research by the ... Read More
Published On Thursday, December 3rd 2009
When mile-high glaciers scraped Minnesota clean about 2 million years ago, they spared only a tiny, southeastern corner of the state. And that has made all the difference.
Here, massive limestone bluffs loom like small, wooded mountains over the countless channels ... Read More
