by Nina Hagen | Sep 12, 2016 | Page, Parks, Recreation & Outdoors
MEARS PARKA popular picnic spot and concert venue in the hip Lowertown neighborhood. Image by Todd Buchanan/Greenspring Media With a babbling stream running through it, along with seasonal flower gardens and trees sprinkled throughout, Mears Park in St. Paul’s...
by Kyle Smelter | Sep 12, 2016 | Page
FOCI: MINNESOTA CENTER FOR GLASS ARTSGlass Discovery. Image by Susan Smith/flickr Get hands-on experience in the art of glass-blowing by gathering the piece from the furnace, adding color and molding your own work of art. Under the guidance of an experienced gaffer,...
by Nina Hagen | Sep 8, 2016 | Page, Recreation & Outdoors
JAPANESE GARDEN AT NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGEFind inner peace at this beautiful garden, open year-round and free of charge. Image by chikachika72/flickr Renew mind and body at this two-acre oasis located on Normandale Community College’s campus in Bloomington. Open...
by Kyle Smelter | Sep 8, 2016 | Page, Recreation & Outdoors
MINNESOTA LANDSCAPE ARBORETUMIf you want to see all the beauty Minnesota has to offer and then some, look no further than the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. If you want to see all the beauty Minnesota has to offer and then some, look no further than the Minnesota...
by Nina Hagen | Sep 7, 2016 | Hiking, Page, Recreation & Outdoors
HYLAND LAKE PARK RESERVESpend a day outside in this extensive and varied park. Image by Jeremy Noble/flickr This scenic retreat in the heart of Bloomington features prairie landscapes, waterfront views of Hyland Lake, an 18-hole disc golf course, hiking trails and...
by Nina Hagen | Sep 7, 2016 | Eat & Drink, Page, Restaurants & Bars
NAMASTE CAFEThough a little off the beaten path, this homey cafe is renowned for its authentic South Asian fare. Image by TJ Turner/Greenspring Media This front porch patio will make you feel right at home—which makes sense since the restaurant was once a residence....
