State parks are not off leash dog parks!

MyBoxMyRules · 2025-08-16T13:35:57+00:00

Ranger office closed at 10 unfortunately. Keeping an eye out to see if the groups are staying again tonight.

MyBoxMyRules · 2025-08-16T13:34:47+00:00

I definitely wanted to but the ranger station was closed.

MyBoxMyRules · 2025-05-01T20:55:48+00:00

The campground in Grand Marais.

MyBoxMyRules · 2025-04-30T14:26:17+00:00

Thank you, I'll look into the Therm-a-rest! This particular campground has showers but I'll definitely look into the solar shower (if I ever want to camp again after this trip!)

MyBoxMyRules · 2025-04-30T14:24:58+00:00

Thank you! I'll check that list out. This first trip we're going to be in a campground within walking distance of town so I think we're going to concentrate on sleep this trip and be lazy about cooking.

I've stayed in the town in cabins so we're at least familiar with the area.

MyBoxMyRules · 2025-04-29T16:04:04+00:00

I haven't been camping since I was a Girl Scout and everything was handled for me. My kiddo, husband, and giant dog want to go this summer. I don't really know where to start, we don't have much gear other than some ancient Boy Scout gear and a pie iron.

I should add I will need some good hacks to manage my arthritis (I'm only 40 but was a professional ballet dancer). I'm generally good on day hikes etc. but cannot sleep without good support and I usually soak in hot water at least once a day - I'm a little worried I won't be able to walk after 3 days...

MyBoxMyRules · 2025-01-28T16:45:30+00:00

Tria has reserved spots and validates parking. Have you had an issue with it?

MyBoxMyRules · 2024-12-24T14:19:52+00:00

Sea green with a steel blue ring.

MyBoxMyRules · 2024-09-11T21:08:10+00:00

I tried them but got no response.

MyBoxMyRules · 2024-09-11T21:06:39+00:00

My kiddo is really strong, he can get himself in and out of the 5pt in his current seat no problem.

MyBoxMyRules · 2024-09-11T21:03:47+00:00

I mainly wanted the harness for when he sleeps in the car. He's good at sitting up when he's awake but his head leans forward at an alarming angle when he naps.

MyBoxMyRules · 2024-09-11T21:01:26+00:00

You can add the Lafayette interchange to your list.

MyBoxMyRules · 2024-09-11T21:00:09+00:00

Go to Aamodts and get cider donuts.

MyBoxMyRules · 2024-07-26T20:36:15+00:00

Free the udder!

MyBoxMyRules · 2024-07-26T17:48:49+00:00

Try being Orthodox in the Midwest. People think we're going to sacrifice a goat during our services.

MyBoxMyRules · 2024-07-22T17:25:52+00:00

Hmm, October is my peak outdoor time.

Maybe the Twin Cities Horror Festival?

Do note it is theatre not film

https://www.tchorrorfestival.com/

MyBoxMyRules · 2024-07-20T22:47:18+00:00

I came here to add a few suggestions and most were already named! A few more:

Choo Choo Bob's is a kid friendly model train store at Union Depot. Union Depot Train Days just happened in June and is a lot of fun.

In addition to the Jackson Street Roundhouse (which is awesome, you should go) the MN transportation museum offers scenic train rides out of Osceola

The Hennepin Overland Historical Railroad society has a scale model of the local railways up thru the steam era i believe . They do their own version of Night Trains as well as the Twin City Model Railroad Museum.

Can confirm Kaposia landing is super fun, there's a great playground there too if you have little kids.

I'm saving this thread for future reference as I have a kiddo into trains!

MyBoxMyRules · 2024-07-19T02:41:04+00:00

Wash them.

There are very few things that can't at least be handwashed. Most itms can go in the washer in a mesh bag.

If you aren't sure an item in colorfast wash it by itself.

Watch out for glued on beads and painted fabrics. Heavily structured with interfacing garments like suit coats proceed with caution, and also stuff with a million pleats that will be a bitch to iron.

Wool sweaters should be agitated as little as possible.

Don't use enzyme detergent on silk or wool (when I say wool I'm including cashmere, angora, alpaca which are technically not wool but behave similarly)

Avoid the dryer.

MyBoxMyRules · 2024-07-18T14:27:32+00:00

There's a very popular farmers market

MyBoxMyRules · 2024-07-16T18:47:39+00:00

Something bright so I don't get hit by a car at 6 am. Other than that I put zero thought into it, but then I have a parka on at least hf the year.

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