Bring the Kids Along

BRING THE KIDS ALONG When you think of a vacation, is leaving the kids at home the first thought? Let’s change that! There are so many activities that can create memories that last a lifetime for both you and your children. All around Minnesota there are adventures that any age can enjoy. When families are…

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Vacation Unplugged

VACATION UNPLUGGED We know your job is important. It is a large part of our identities and without it you wouldn’t be able to take a Minnesota vacation. If you work for a large corporation, a startup or are self-employed (that’s including you stay-at-home parents) you know how important it is to take a vacation…

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Raising a Family at a Minnesota Resort

RAISING A FAMILY AT A MINNESOTA RESORT Children who are raised at Minnesota resorts live in a unique environment that can have many rewards. The following is a reflection from a mother who raised her children at their family owned resort. I grew up on Otter Tail Lake in Central Minnesota where our family had…

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5 Campfire Recipes

5 CAMPFIRE RECIPES Tired of the same old hot dogs and burgers on the grill? Try one of our favorite lakeside recipes that can be made right over your campfire, in one pot or less. Camping Breakfast Sandwich  Difficulty: Easy!     Time: 25 minutes Adapted from The Adventure Bite https://theadventurebite.com/camping-breakfast-sandwich/ Ingredients: 4 English muffins 2…

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Make Family Memories

MAKE FAMILY MEMORIES Much promotion related to Minnesota resort vacations is “Making family memories that will last a lifetime.” You see and read it all the time. Resorts promote it, tourism communities promote it, and so does Explore Minnesota Tourism. I recently helped lead a class in our church titled “Intentional Parenting: 10 Ways to…

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Why You Should Take a Kid Ice Fishing

WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE A KID ICE FISHING There are many reasons that you should take kids ice fishing. But, if you are looking for some reasons, read below. Make memories:. Kids grow up very fast. Spending time with them, teaching them something that not every other kid has done, is what some memories are…

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Road Trip: 19 Games and Challenges for the Car

ROAD TRIP: 19 GAMES AND CHALLENGES FOR THE CAR Your Minnesota vacation is officially under way. The car is jammed packed with beach gear and fishing gear and clothing for anything the Minnesota climate can throw at you.  Now to get there……  You might even have three generations in the car with your parents and…

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