Welcome to the May/June 2023 Issue

Welcome to the May/June 2023 Issue

My love for the outdoors started when my dad took me on our first father-daughter camping trip when I was a kid. It ended up becoming our summer tradition. We camped in must-see Minnesota spots, from Stillwater to Alexandria to Taylors Falls. Now, I can’t imagine a...
A Hungry Pelican

A Hungry Pelican

Rod Smoliak captures a unique bird gliding on the water. Maple Grove photographer Rod Smoliak took this award-winning photograph as a pelican caught its meal in the water. Over 100 pelicans had taken up residency at Rice Lake last summer, and Smoliak had been visiting...
Chalkfest Returns to Maple Grove

Chalkfest Returns to Maple Grove

Creativity spills off the page and on to the pavement at Arbor Lakes’ annual art festival. Since 2016, a specific stretch of Maple Grove streets have erupted in a celebration of color, creativity and a bit of optical trickery over a stretch of two days during the...
Dine With Your Dog at These Restaurants

Dine With Your Dog at These Restaurants

Hit the paw-tio at these dog-friendly restaurants around Maple Grove. Feeling thirsty but you don’t want to leave your furry friend behind? Whether you’re craving a coffee or you have an ice cold beer on the brain, Maple Grove has pup-friendly spots where you can...
Dip a Toe Into New App Swimply

Dip a Toe Into New App Swimply

Swimply offers another way to dive into pool life. The Land of 10,000 Lakes. We’re well-versed in one of our state’s most-used taglines. Minnesotans certainly embrace their water lives—but not everyone enjoys swimming among aquatic life and, at times, invasive...
Gear Up for Adventure With Bags by Alex

Gear Up for Adventure With Bags by Alex

Packing smart for a day on the trails. With more than 55 miles of trails in Maple Grove, what better place to get out and explore. Whether you’re looking for the peace and solitude of a bike ride through the woods or planning a hike with a lakeside picnic lunch, Maple...

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