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...
Outdoors
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...
Protect Our Planet
Woodbury celebrates the 51st official Earth Day. Every year on April 22, Earth Day is celebrated around the world. The day is dedicated to...
Go Play Outside
Experts offer tips to keep pets safe at home and at the park. With many Minnesotans sticking closer to home during the pandemic, folks have been...
Frozen
Enjoy the uniquely northern sport of ice fishing. With a motto that aptly states, “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” well, we all know just how important those...
Enjoy the Crisp Taste of Fall at These 3 Local Apple Orchards
For parents, fall memories are incomplete without apple orchard outings. For parents, fall memories are incomplete without apple orchard outings....
Family Fun Abounds at Carver Lake Park
Family activities abound for Woodbury’s not-so-hidden gem. It’s not easy planning a family outing. Every kid has their own idea of a good time, and...
Everything You Need to Pack Your Boat for a Day on the Water
Hit the water with fun (and safety) in tow. If you’ve ever gone on a road trip, even for a day, you know the importance of packing the car with...
A Plant Shopping Primer from Gertens
We asked Gertens to explain some of the most popular terms you may hear during plant shopping. Shopping for home and garden plants can often feel...
Woodbury’s Best Annual Events
Get in the community spirit at these annual events. Year after year, I find myself looking forward to the annual Woodbury Days celebration—an event...
Belwin Conservancy is a Hidden Treasure in Afton
Belwin Conservancy has over 1,400 acres of diverse biomes that visitors can hike, ski, snowshoe or walk your dog on a leash 365 days out of the...
What to Do In Lake Elmo
Pay a visit to some of the great businesses in our neighboring community. Have you been to Lake Elmo? Here are just a few of the examples of the...
The History of Woodbury’s Parks
Woodbury has a proud park legacy. When the city of Woodbury was getting ready to open its new recreation complex, the process of deciding on a name...
Tamarack Nature Preserve Puts the Woods in Woodbury
Hidden gem Tamarack Nature Preserve helps connect locals to their environment. At close to 70,000 residents in 2019, Woodbury currently ranks as the...
How to Cure Your Kids’ Cabin Fever in Woodbury
Cure cabin fever with seasonal kids' activities from the Woodbury Parks and Recreation Department. The kids are home for winter break and there’s no...
Behind the Scenes with Woodbury’s ‘Halloween Dad,’ Owner of the Scariest Lawn in Town
It’s John Soma’s sixth year as the Halloween Dad in Woodbury, and his displays have spirit to share. As the cool breezes of October come blowing our...
Woodbury Mayor Anne Burt and Family Are ‘Hooked’ on St. Croix River Boating
Woodbury mayor Anne Burt and her husband Jeff have been boating on the St. Croix River ever since moving to Minnesota 15 years ago. Quality of life...
