Party at the Pool The FAC (Family Aquatic Center) supports an area pet rescue organization by hosting a pet swim, hosting other local non-profit activities for summer youth events, as well as supplying healthy outdoor activities for the community and surrounding areas.  You can enjoy a Private Party with friendsContinue Reading

Learn by doing! The Dodge Center Public Library has a selection of items, a Library of Things collection that you can check out for free with your library card. They have everything from sports equipment to technology, musical instruments, and more! You might find a new hobby! Keep your brainContinue Reading

Visit the Rock Falls area and escape America’s #1 anti-activity, sitting.  Activate your mind with what nature has to offer. You body will follow without even realizing it! Rock Falls, IL is the start of the magnificent Hennepin Canal. Lining the waterway is a paved walking and bike path, andContinue Reading

Who We Are Three Waters Reserve is a mission-driven event center and nature reserve offering private venue rentals, nature-based educational programming and public trails. Owned by a charitable land trust, proceeds from TWR venue rentals support conservation efforts on the property and in the Sugar River watershed. Our team is aContinue Reading

Have you read any good books?To be honest- I mostly read cookbooks. My favorites lately are:Company, The Radically Casual Art of Cooking for Others by Amy Thielen.Our Kindred Home by my friend Alyson Morgan.My Paris Kitchen by David Lebovitz.Fika by Anna Brones & Johanna Kindvall.The New Rules of Cheese byContinue Reading

If you could change the world, what would you change?The amount of carbon we are putting in the atmosphere. What do you think is the meaning of life?To champion others. Do you prefer working alone, or do you like working with others?I like solitary work, but love working with professionals.Continue Reading

This tent offered many amenities, all at the palm of my hand, which the most important and most used were the water bottles and tented seating area. Sampling the local wares in the bright hot Wisconsin sun has its benefits, but always make sure to enjoy it in moderation. AlsoContinue Reading

Earlier that afternoon my little guy and I had stopped at one of our favorite places, Rumble Seats, to grab a sweet treat to celebrate the end of school.  Rumble Seats brings back nostalgic memories from my childhood. The place has a drive up, walk up and indoor seating area.Continue Reading

  This same wonder washed over me as an adult as I stepped through those doors. It was like seeing it through the eyes of a kid again the moment I was among the stalactites and stalagmites.  We wandered down the paved path, careful not to step off the trailContinue Reading

Wheaton Ball League The park boasts 3 baseball fields and is the home filed of the Wheaton Ball League, which has been a part of the township for 46 years! The league is completely volunteer run and is all about the kids having fun playing ball and learning the game! Continue Reading

Have you read any good books?Yes. I have read many. Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier is an all-time fave. The Sociopath Next Door by Martha Stout (and her sequel Outsmarting the Sociopath Next Door), Brood by Jacki Polzin, Fox and I by Catherine Raven, and Don’t Shoot the Dog byContinue Reading

Who is your personal hero?I have several-My Dad-who had a pretty horrible childhood, broke the cycle of abuse and built a loving family and had a ‘why not’ attitude that took us on so many adventures! He died over 10 years ago and I miss him every day.My Mom-who REFUSEDContinue Reading

Who is your personal hero?Other than Jesus Christ? Any person who sacrificed themselves to serve someone else! Anyone who is kind to others for no reason.The person who got it done because it just had to be. Otherwise I don’t believe in any other kind of Hero. Do you haveContinue Reading

Who is your personal hero?There is a little hero in everyone, but I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Jerry Baryenbruch. Jerry helped start an ambulance service in Spring Green when it was nothing more than a hearse, and kept it alive until we have a thriving volunteer serviceContinue Reading

All Union Terrace events and activities can be found on their website.  One of the terrace’ most popular attractions is its live music events. From the blues to classic rock and electronic funk, there is a music event for all different tastes. On Friday, my friend and I were enjoyingContinue Reading

At this particular class, I noticed a variety of ages interested in pickle ball from 9 through retirement age. There, I met Jaxson who started playing pickle ball at the YMCA  at around 8 just for fun but developed a competitive streak for the game.  Along with Jaxson, was hisContinue Reading

Preston Minnesota is located along the Root River in scenic Historic Bluff Country! Also known as “Minnesota’s Trout Capital” Preston is a family-fun destination offering visitors a variety of entertaining, educational, and recreational activities to choose from. We are home to the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery and we are theContinue Reading

The changing fall colors on my left and on my right are the cascading hills along the Minnesota border, which is right across the Mississippi River. There is just something about the sun shining through on this moody overcast day and seeing the bright beams of light as it ripples acrossContinue Reading