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Kevin and Roxanne

Dec 31, 20205 min read

Nordic Holiday Part 6: Exploring Reykjavik

With unique shops, restaurants, vibrant street art, and thriving arts scene, Reykjavik can easily fill a day of site seeing when in Iceland.

Kevin and Roxanne

Dec 10, 20207 min read

Nordic Holiday Part 1: Helsinki Christmas

Two years ago, our daughter Mazzy spent the fall semester studying abroad in Kuopio, Finland. Her classes were to finish just before...

Kevin and Roxanne

Nov 29, 20202 min read

Hiking St. Paul's Crosby Farm Regional Park

On Thanksgiving Day, we headed out for a pre-feast hike to Crosby Farm Regional Park. So did a lot of other folks. The parking lot was...

Kevin and Roxanne

Apr 7, 20201 min read

Marshall/Lake Street Bridge to Franklin Loop

You will feel mostly removed from the hustle and bustle of paved paths though you will always be in shouting distance if you like to shout.

Kevin and Roxanne

Apr 7, 20202 min read

Ford Bridge to Marshall/Lake Street Bridge

This is a loop hike. You can start wherever you like and walk clockwise or counterclockwise in a loop.

Kevin and Roxanne

Apr 5, 20201 min read

Shadow Falls

Another in our #HIKEINPLACE series of local hikes to get you out of the house during the #StayatHomeMN order.

Kevin and Roxanne

Apr 4, 20202 min read

Mississippi River Gorge Area-Winchell Trail

The Winchell Trail can be done on its own or as part of the Ford to Marshall/Lake Street Bridge route. 1/2 mile to 5 + miles

Kevin and Roxanne

Apr 4, 20202 min read

Minnehaha Falls to the River – about 2 miles

Check out this hidden gem of a trail from Minnehaha Falls along the creek to the River!

Kevin and Roxanne

Apr 3, 20203 min read

Minnehaha Falls/Fort Snelling/Hidden Falls Loop - about 6.5 miles

This hike can range from 1 mile to 6.5 miles. The full distance takes you from Minnehaha Falls, to Fort Snelling, and Hidden Falls.