Category Archives: Outdoors

Ski Lanesboro MN by Candle Light

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Marvin Eggert

Lanesboro looks good in snow.  We received a fresh covering in the past week that has transformed the Root River valley into a winter wonderland.  The Root River Trail is groomed for cross country skiing for over 20 miles.  There are … Continue reading →

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Enjoy the Fall Colors in South East MN

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Marvin Eggert

Cool, crisp nights are upon us and the maples are starting to show their fall colors in South East Minnesota.  It looks like colors should peak around Oct 8-15 and we could get 3 good weeks of color in October. … Continue reading →

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Lanesboro – A great destination for Road Bikers Too!!

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Marvin Eggert

As home to the Root River Trail, Lanesboro has earned a reputation as a great biking destination.  Every summer thousands of bikers visit to enjoy the trail and everything else that Lanesboro has to offer. Recently we had guests that took … Continue reading →

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Commonweal Theatre Summer Season in Full Swing

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Marvin Eggert

Many visitors come to Lanesboro, MN to ride the “Cadillac” of bike trails, the Root River State Trail.  Others come for the quiet and the beauty of canoeing or kayaking the Root River.  After a busy day outdoors many guests … Continue reading →

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Backyard Visitors to our Garden

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Marvin Eggert

Last week a fawn was born in our neighborhood.  He laid under the neighbor’s board fence for most of the afternoon.  It is not unusual for the mother deer to leave new fawns unattended – even in town.  They are … Continue reading →

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Finches and Grosbeaks and Orioles Oh My!

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Marvin Eggert

It is spring birding time in South East Minnesota.  The birds are flocking to our front and back yard feeders.   Some are just passing through but some of them stay all summer.   Our guests at Hillcrest Hide-Away Bed … Continue reading →

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Blue Flags in our Garden

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Marvin Eggert

One of my favorite early season flowers are “Blue Flags”.  They are a member of the Iris Family that  grow to be around six inches tall. Blue Flags have a special memory for my family.  They used to grow along … Continue reading →

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A Welcome/Unwelcome Back Yard Visitor

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Marvin Eggert

We’ve had a recent back yard visitor that has been fun to watch.  Prior to the past 3 weeks I had seen him only 3 times in the past 2 years. However, in the past three weeks, he has been … Continue reading →

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Fall Foliage Abounds in SE Minnesota

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Marvin Eggert

Glorious fall colors have arrived in the Root River Valley in South East Minnesota.   Plan a mid-week getaway at the Hillcrest Hide-Away B&B in Lanesboro to enjoy the collage of fall colors.  Read on to learn more. The colorful fall … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Fall Color Getaway

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Marvin Eggert

After a sultry, humid August it was welcome relief this week to feel the cool breezes that remind us that fall is soon upon us.  We have gone from running the air conditioning all night to sleeping with the windows … Continue reading →

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