Minnesota State Parks Adventure Planning Journals

Minnesota State Parks Adventure Planning Journals

by | Feb 20, 2022 | evergreen, shop/share

 Plan your adventures, then share all of the fun!

The MINNESOTA State Parks Adventure Book is part planner, part journal, and 100% your adventure!

Created to include dedicated space for you to plan your journey and share your experience.

Check out each of the State Parks, and cross them off your MUST DO exploration list. Then look back at the experiences with your family and friends.

We have organized each park in alphabetical order, making it a breeze to locate the park you are looking for.

MINNESOTA has 76 protected areas known as state parks. For you to enjoy all of the natural beauty, unique geological features, and unusual ecosystems the MINNESOTA State Parks.

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 Looking for a Physical Book click here or as DIgital Download click here

EACH ONE OF THE MINNESOTA STATE PARKS HAS A DEDICATED 2-PAGE SPREAD. 

ON THE LEFT SIDE OF EACH 2 PAGE SPREAD, YOU HAVE

  • A place to plan the details of your trip.  
  • A section for reservation information, including refund policy, reserved dates, address, check-in and check-out times, website, phone, wifi information, and even a place for your confirmation number.
  • Plus an area to show how far you are traveling. 
  • A fun color-in of the transportation modes you used during your adventures in the park
  • A space to attach your favorite postcard, picture, drawing, or ticket stub

THE RIGHT SIDE INCLUDES PARK INFORMATION AND GIVES YOU A PLACE TO SHARE THE SPECIAL MOMENTS ABOUT YOUR JOURNEY

Park Information

  • The county the park is located in
  • The type of park
  • When the park was established

Special Moments

  • Include why you went
  • Who went with you
  • When you went 
  • An unforgettable moment
  • A laughable moment
  • A surprising moment
  • A shareable moment
  • A beautiful moment
  • A fun color-in of the weather you experienced during your adventures
  • Make it all about YOU and your journey!

Also inside is an adventure checklist to make your adventures even more memorable. 

We want you to spend every moment of your trip enjoying every bit of the MINNESOTA State Parks!

Page Count: 185 pages

Print Size: 8.5×11 inch paper

ALL DIGITAL DOWNLOADS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

For Complete Details: My Nature Book Adventures

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If you change your mind or are unsatisfied with your purchase, for ANY reason, we will do what it takes to make sure you are 100% pleased with your purchase. If you have any issues during the process, don’t worry, we will make it right. Please get in touch with us if you need any help.

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Special Olympics Minnesota: Polar Plunge

 

 

Gull Lake Frozen Fore Winter Weekend – Brainerd, MN

Gull Lake Frozen Fore Winter Weekend – Brainerd, MN

by | Feb 20, 2022 | events/locations

About

The Gull Lake Frozen Fore Winter Weekend takes place in the Brainerd Lakes Area each February. This three-day celebration of all things winter, brings together a weekend of activities and fun for adults. From snow golfing to dancing on a frozen lake, this winter weekend is unlike any other.

Friday night begins with the annual Frozen Flop, our version of the polar plunge, which raises money for local charities. Not only does the Frozen Flop occur in the middle of Hole-in-the-Day bay, but also under a heated tent. Unlike any other flop, spectators stay warm, and floppers keep out of the wind making it a truly unique event. Following the flop, is our heated Tent Party! Showcasing an ice bar, food and live music, the Tent Party is a super way to kick off the evening.

Saturday morning begins with a Pancake Feed on the ice to get you ready for the day. Following the feed, Snow Golf begins. Here you can jump on provided shuttles, or drive your snowmobiles, and play nine holes of winter golf at nine different locations around the Gull Lake. We provide the golf club and a fresh supply of tennis balls so all you have to do is venture around the lake and try getting a point at each location. The diversity of each “golf” hole variety keeps the day entertaining. A Digital Scavenger Hunt also takes place throughout the day so keep that phone charged up. If you get a picture at each given location you will be entered to win 4 free tickets to the following Frozen Fore Winter Weekend. In the evening, the Saturday night Tent Party kicks off again with hours of great music under the heated tent. Stayed tuned for more Saturday activities, we are always adding more.

Finishing the Frozen Fore weekend is Sunday’s Food Fest. This cook-off features a variety of local restaurants showcasing their flavors in a taste competition for the best flavors in the area. Enter the heated tent at Hole-in-the-day Bay and take in the aromas of the Brainerd Lakes Area’s finest restaurants. Vote for your favorite after you’ve sampled them all and get ready for to hear the judges announce the winner.

Proceeds of the Frozen Fore Winter Weekend event are donated to Confidence Learning Center and Kids Against Hunger – Brainerd Lakes Area. Come support the kids! If you’re interested in participating in this fun and charitable event you can buy tickets online or at any of the sponsoring locations.

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Dates

Friday, February 25th through Sunday, February 27th

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MIA Explores Supernatural America: The Paranormal in American Art – Minneapolis, MN

MIA Explores Supernatural America: The Paranormal in American Art – Minneapolis, MN

by | Feb 20, 2022 | art/design

Agatha Wojciechowsky. American (born Germany), 1896-1986, and spirits. Untitled (detail), 1963. Watercolor on paper. 11 ¾ x 8 7/8 in.

Courtesy the collection of Steven Day, New York, NY.

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Minneapolis Institute of Art: America is haunted. Ghosts from our history are an inescapable and unsettled part of daily life. Not merely the realm of metaphor but present and tangible, urgently calling for contact, these otherworldly visitors have been central to our national identity. They populate our literature, our entertainment, and our art. Through times of mourning and trauma, artists have been integral to visualizing ghosts, whether national or personal, and in doing so have embraced the mysterious and the inexplicable. This exhibition explores the numerous ways that artists in the United States have made sense of their own experiences of the paranormal and the supernatural, developing a rich visual culture of the intangible.
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 Catalogue

Exhibition Catalogue

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Now open through – May 15th, 2022

Target Gallery

Tickets

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ICYMI: Chip’s Clubhouse in St. Paul Restaurant Opened to Answer the Call for Comfort Food

ICYMI: Chip’s Clubhouse in St. Paul Restaurant Opened to Answer the Call for Comfort Food

by | Feb 13, 2022 | eat/drink

Joy Summers, Star Tribune
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Swedish Meatballs make for a tasty appetizer!

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A powerhouse trio has gathered to create sandwich greatness on Snelling Avenue. Tara Coleman, Gina Mangiameli, and Tim Leary have opened Chip’s Clubhouse on Snelling Avenue in Mac/Groveland. The new spot is right next to Coleman’s first restaurant, Hot Hands Pie & Biscuits. The menu is packed with Americana comforts done beautifully, like prime rib sandwiches, a giant roll crammed full of sausage, roast chicken, and an $8 cheeseburger ready to rival other, pricier smashed burgers around town.

Coleman arrived in St. Paul with impressive experience, including having worked for Stefanie Izard in Chicago, to open Hot Hands Pie & Biscuits in 2019. Even with the pandemic, her flakey wares were popular enough to add delivery and expand hours.

Coleman recruited Mangiameli, who she worked with in Izard’s restaurant and was most recently with Hogsalt, to move here from Chicago to help launch the venture.

Chip’s Clubhouse team of Gina Mangiamel, Tara Coleman, and Tim Leary at a table inside the darkly colored restaurant

Chip’s Clubhouse / Instagram

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Gina Mangiameli, Tara Coleman, and Tim Leary

Then, through a serendipitous meeting involving dog walking and friends, Coleman connected with Tim Leary. Leary’s hospitality is well-known in the Twin Cities metro area, from his early days at the iconic Strip Club Meat & Fish to more recent days at Hai Hai in Minneapolis. Before Coleman could even finish telling Leary about her new plans, he interrupted her, “I’m in.”

“Chip’s is what I used to dream about when I was line cooking,” said Coleman. “Like when you say, ‘Man, if I could open a place with three of myself it’d be a little easier!’” But, rather than strike an ability to clone herself, Coleman’s partnered with two equally driven and talented pros.

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 Chip’s Clubhouse is open Thursday through Sunday for dinner dine in, carryout, and delivery.

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by Joy Summers  

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ICYMI

North Designer: Beck Thompson – Minneapolis, MN

 

Special Olympics Minnesota: Polar Plunge

Special Olympics Minnesota: Polar Plunge

by | Feb 13, 2022 | people/passions

Special Olympics Minnesota

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What is the Polar Plunge? The Polar Plunge is a series of events, presented by Minnesota law enforcement, is an opportunity to support Special Olympics Minnesota where by people go to extremes by jumping into frigid waters!  Find a  Location and Date near you!

“Special Olympics Minnesota is helping to create a world that accepts and welcomes every single person regardless of ability or disability.”

The Polar Plunge is the biggest fundraiser for Special Olympics Minnesota. All funds raised by Plungers help Special Olympics Minnesota provide year-round training and services to thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities across the state.

The Polar Plunge is presented by the Law Enforcement Torch Run, a movement of volunteers dedicated to increasing awareness and funds for Special Olympics Minnesota athletes across the state.

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SO HOW DOES IT WORK?

Fundraising is required to participate in the Polar Plunge, but the minimum of $75 makes a big-time impact—especially at times when we need it most!

STEP 1. REGISTER

– Register for one of 22 events state-wide or for the Virtual Plunge!

– Set your fundraising goal. Fundraising is required to participate in the Polar Plunge, a minimum of $75. Make sure to check out this year’s cool incentives for each level.

– Ask your friends, family and co-workers to join your team. The bigger the team, the better!

STEP 2. FUNDRAISE

– We get it. Fundraising can be hard, and asking for money can be awkward. Luckily, you’re doing it for a great cause—and we have resources to make it easy!

– Donations can be made online. If you’re Plunging in-person, you can bring cash or check donations the day of your Plunge.

STEP 3. PLUNGE!

IN-PERSON

– When you arrive at your Plunge, make your first stop the welcome area. This is where you will check-in and pick up your incentives.

– Make your way to the changing tent 15-30 minutes before your Plunge time.

– PLUNGE!

– After you Plunge, head back to the changing tent and get into some dry clothes, then share your accomplishments with your donors and friends on social media. Your fundraising page will be open through the end of the Plunge season to receive more donations.

STEP 4. BASK IN YOUR GENEROUS GLORY

Special Olympics Minnesota would not be able to serve individuals with intellectual disabilities without you. Your support means everything to us.

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VIRTUAL

– Once you’ve reached your fundraising goal, it’s time to Plunge! Your creativity can shine during Virtual Plunge; all we ask is that you stay safe. Check out our Virtual Plunge ideas to get started!

– Make sure you get a video of yourself doing the virtual Plunge and post it on social media! Use the hashtags #PlungeMN and #VirtualPlunge. We’re awarding the best Virtual Plunge of the season with some prizes!

 

 

Wondering where your money actually goes?

DONATION IMPACT

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Special Olympics Minnesota

 900 2nd Avenue South, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN

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