Autumn

Last weekend the kids and I picked the pumpkin patch. Although we had enough for decorating around our house (I say we had a few too many, the kids say not enough) I usually like to have enough pumpkins to give to neighbors and friends. The weather didn’t cooperate this year. Too much rain to… Read More

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The Season Begins to Change

There’s something almost magical about the shift from summer to fall, a feeling that hits you when the first cool breeze sweeps through and the sun sets just a little earlier. It’s my favorite time of year—especially as a lover of both nature and sci-fi, where the changing seasons can feel like stepping into a… Read More

Autumn, Motivation, Nature, Seasons

Autumn is one of the most wonderful times of the year. The trees are a mosaic of amazing colors, the reds, yellows, and oranges, the air is crisp and fresh, and the aromas of harvest fill the air. It’s one of the things that I enjoy most, Minnesota in the full grip of the fall season. With the abundance of State Parks, forests, and campgrounds, the beauty of fall in Minnesota is easy to capture and enjoy. Whether you decide to hike down one of the many trails throughout the state, or bike along the roads, or even canoe down the lakes and rivers, Minnesota is a nature lover’s paradise.