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Ski Lanesboro MN by Candle Light
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
Enjoy the Fall Colors in South East MN
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
Lanesboro – A great destination for Road Bikers Too!!
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
Minnesota Fall Color Getaway
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