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NW Metro Best Winter Outdoor Activities

My favorite thing to do in colder weather is bundling up in plenty of warm layers and going on a nice hike. The NW Metro is known for its beautiful nature and outdoor spaces, why not get out and explore? Here are the Twin Cities NW Metro Best Winter Outdoor Activities! Elm Creek Park Reserve […]

Top 5 Minnesota Annual Passes for Family Fun!

If you have kids you know that admissions to museums or amusement parks can start adding up.  We got in to the habit of buying a household or family membership to the Science Museum of Minnesota, because the cost of 4 admissions to the museum and 4 Omni Theatre tickets added up to almost the […]

NW Metro Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes

Large Pumpkin Patch

Looking for some fall weekend adventure? Here are the best 2024 Twin Cities NW Metro Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes for fall fun! Let us know if we missed your favorite place in the comments! Beck’s Greenhouse – Free corn maze and bouncy house. Apples and produce for sale. Pick your own Pumpkins, Elk River […]

NW Metro Splash Pads

There is nothing more fun on a hot summer day than a splash pad for a way to stay cool and enjoy the outdoors – mostly for free! Here is a list of the best Twin Cities NW Metro Splash Pads! Becker – Becker Community Center – 11500 Sherburne Ave, Becker – Open for Season […]

Best Campgrounds near the Twin Cites NW Metro

What better way to spend time outside than with a fun filled weekend camping close to home at one of the best campgrounds near the Twin Cites NW Metro? These are just a few of the close-in camping options nearby. Baker Park Reserve – Maple Plain Baker Park Reserve is a 2700 acre park located […]

Best Day Trips near the Twin Cities NW Metro

Time for a break? Maybe you need a quick trip to somewhere new…. a day trip is a great way to revitalize your outlook! Here are some of the best day trips near the Twin Cities NW Metro. Sign up to receive our weekly events newsletter! Duluth About 2 1/2 hour drive from the NW […]

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