International Tug-of-War: Intl. Falls, MN International Tug-of-War: International Falls, MN Celebrities like former Minnesota Viking Matt Blair have helped the United States team in past years. The tug rope is strung across Rainy River, the international boundary between the U.S. and Canada. Notable past guests have included U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken. Former … Read more
Minnesota Gold Rush MN Gold Rush: Historic Voyageurs National Park Gold Mines Traveling by boat, visitors can still see abandoned gold mine shafts that dot the waterline throughout the park. Voyageurs National Park rangers lead boat tours to park gold mines. The Voyageur takes visitors on guided tours of top sites within Voyageurs National Park. … Read more
Macy’s 8th Floor Holiday Display Macy’s 8th Floor Holiday Display: Enchanting Families for Decades Santa’s elves prepare for the holidays by baking up gingerbread cookies at Macy’s 8th floor holiday display. Even in the north pole elves, as seen in in Macy’s 8th floor display, enjoy the season with a snowman creation. Its not all … Read more
Prairie Wetlands Learning Center Prairie Wetlands Learning Center: Fergus Falls MN The Prairie Wetlands Learning Center preserves one of the state’s greatest biodiversity areas. More than 3.5 miles of trails wind through tall grasses, wild flowers and reeds. Visitors to the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center can tour a one-eighth mile interpretive trail. The center all … Read more
Macy’s Spring Flower Show: Mpls., MN Macy’s Spring Flower Show: Spring Flower Shows in Minnesota Macy’s Spring Flower Show is an annual Minnesota favorite and a first sign of spring. Each Macy’s Spring Flower show in Minneapolis features a different theme, such as 2012’s theme, “Brasil.” While the show features some exotic varieties, many are … Read more
King Turkey Day: Worthington, MN King Turkey Day: Claiming Top Turkey Town Pre-Race Ceremony at the King Turkey Day Paycheck 2010 Racing Team Before the Great Gobbler Gallop Pre-Race Photo-Op for the Worthington, MN & Cuero, TX Turkey Racing Teams Paycheck Crossing the Finish Line in First Place in the 2010 Race Chris Heinrichs with … Read more
Red Wing Stoneware and Pottery Red Wing Stoneware and Red Wing Pottery Meticulously handmade Red Wing Stoneware pottery line the shelves ready to be fired in the kiln. Red Wing Stoneware’s classic cobalt blue and red can be seen in these hand crafted coffee mugs. Red Wing Stoneware uses the same fabrication techniques that made … Read more
Historic Phelps Mill: Fergus Falls, MN Historic Phelps Mill: Fergus Falls, MN Phelps Mill is a lasting reminder of Minnesota’s milling history. Phelps Mill was built on the Red River, now called Ottertail River. Inside Phelps Mill, much of the original milling equipment still remains. Phelps Mill was designed to mill up to 60-75 barrels … Read more
Witch’s Hat Tower: Minneapolis, MN Witch’s Hat Tower Tour: A Panoramic View of Minneapolis, MN For one night a year, visitors can climb the Witch’s tower to see panoramic views of Minneapolis. Visitors waiting to climb the tower listen to live music playing under the tower. Once inside, visitors climb the winding metal staircase to … Read more
U.S. Pond Hockey Championship U.S. Pond Hockey Championship (USPHC): Lake Nokomis, MN Lacing up skates for a game of hockey is a favorite MN tradition celebrated by the USPHC. Each year more than 2,000 players and 20,000 spectators gather to compete in the nation’s largest pond hockey tournament. Teams of six players play more than … Read more