Sharon Brodin 
Metabolic Renewal is a diet and exercise program intended to help women optimize their metabolism so we can get to a healthy weight, sleep more soundly, eat healthier and just …
Skijoring is relatively new outdoor winter activity in the Twin Cities, and is becoming more and more popular in recent years, particularly the dog kind. That’s usually what we think …
Where’s the best place to meet friends? Here are 10 reasons why you should meet at a local park or trail instead of the local coffee shop. If you’re reading …
The NeoFleece® Combo Scarf by Seirus is probably my most-recommended winter gear item for our Minnesota climate. If you love the outdoors and want to keep getting outside year-round, you …
So you’re ready to buy a pair of snowshoes to get outside more in our Twin Cities winters. How do you know which ones to choose? We’ll go over some …
Prior Lake/Scott County • No vehicle permit needed Cleary Lake Regional Park has 6 miles of hiking trails on both paved and natural-surface trails. You’ll hike through mature forest, over …
Maple Grove/Hennepin County • No vehicle permit needed • On-site rentals Fish Lake Regional Park is one of the nicest paddling spots in the Twin Cities. There are many reasons …
Hudson, Wisconsin • Out-of-state vehicle fee $13 daily or $38 annual (note: this park costs more than most of Wisconsin’s state parks!) There’s beautiful hiking in Willow River State Park, …
The Paddleboard Bible: The Complete Guide to Stand-Up Paddleboarding, by Dave Price, truly is a complete guide to one of Minnesota’s favorite water sports. Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP for short) has …
We just came through a major cold snap here in Minnesota (actually, in most of the country). It’s finally back above zero, but I think we had 10 days straight …