Dodge Nature Center opens its doors to a 100-year-old farm. When Dodge Nature Center opened in 1967, the vision was clear—to create a natural...
Outdoors
Local Golf Aficionados Share Their Love for the Game
Local golfers say the sport is their connection to good health and quality family time. Growing up in Woodbury, avid golfer Eric Rislove was your...
Women Walking Returns to Belwin Conservancy
Belwin Conservancy hosts quarterly program. This March, get outside and enjoy the changing of the seasons at Belwin Conservancy during its Women...
First Day Hikes: A Breath of Fresh Air
First Day Hikes foster community connections with nature on New Year’s Day. Each New Year’s Day, people around the country rise early to join in on...
Explore More With Family This Winter
Freeze the day at these events and celebrations. Winter is here, and for us hearty Minnesotans that means taking advantage of the unique things to...
Ways To Welcome the New Year in Woodbury
Woodbury hosts its annual back-to-back New Year celebration. The City of Woodbury welcomes you to celebrate the new year with your little ones at a...
Have a Frightfully Good Time at Haunted Oaks
Royal Oaks transforms into a spooky spectacle during the month of October. Derek Schmidt has long been a fan of Halloween. Unlike many children, who...
Hike a New Trail
There’s a new way to enjoy the natural beauty of the east Metro. Belwin Conservancy’s newest trail system, Oxbow Trails, officially opened for...
Prepare for the Zombie Apocalypse Chase
End the summer with an experience like no other. The City of Woodbury and City of Cottage Grove parks and recreation departments are teaming up to...
Woodbury History Tour Is Back This August
Back by popular demand, the Woodbury Heritage Society is again providing the public a chance to take a trip through Woodbury’s past. On August 13...
Starlight Cinema Returns for Summer 2023
Movies are back for an eighth season of neighborhood fun at Ojibway Park. There’s something about a clear summer night, sitting in the grass beneath...
Best Woodbury Parks for International Picnic Day
Celebrate International Picnic Day on June 18. Luckily for area residents, Woodbury is home to several local parks perfect for picnicking. So, get...
Duluth Trading Company Shares Advice for Local Hikes
Prepare for an outdoor adventure this summer. If the longer days and warmer nights of spring have you itching to get outdoors, you’re not alone....
Gone Birding at Tamarack Nature Preserve
Grab your bins and apps, it’s birding season at Tamarack Nature Preserve. For many in Minnesota, the sounds and sights of a robin or a goldfinch...
Spend a Day the Valley Creek Way
Nestled on 70 acres, Valley Creek Park had its official grand opening in August 2022. The park hosts a destination playground with three trail...
Take the (Cold) Plunge This Winter
Dip into the freezing water this winter. Some might view cold plunging. or dipping one’s body into ice cold water, as thumbing their nose at a...
By the Yard Opens New Showroom For Outdoor Furniture in Woodbury Lakes
By the Yard designs maintenance-free and sustainable outdoor furniture. Whether gathering friends around a lakeside fire table, entertaining family...
Perfect Places for Summer Play Dates
Take a day to play at these spaces around town. A summer day. A rainy day. A winter break day. No matter what the reason, there’s always room for...
Throwback Fun
Vali-Hi Drive-In, the last Twin Cities drive-in theatre, celebrates 55 years of movies Vali-Hi Drive-In, the last operating drive-in around the Twin...
Pitch Perfect
A unique fusion between nature and luxury. Backyard camping is a timeless experience, but it is also a lengthy process. Hours of time are spent...
