East-side arboretum to add history plaza, patio garden while planning for large future project
The Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum has a busy year of improvements ahead â while planning for a large new building project.
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Weekly summer events kick off this weekend with new ways to experience Great Plains Zoo
The Great Plains Zoo starts a summer full of fun activities with a kickoff event Saturday.
Hayward Park unveils improvements, with ripple effect in school, neighborhood
Talk about making a splash. Take a look at the newly improved Hayward Park — and the difference it’s already making for a neighborhood.
Take steps today to prepare for water safety all season
Kids love to be near water, but “itâs critical to talk about water safety not just once, but repeatedly, and then to take additional steps.â
New fitness court coming to city park
The city’s first outdoor fitness court will be installed soon.
State parks prepare for big season of camping, outdoor recreation
Search for “Sasquatch,” take a night hike and book your camping for summer soon — what to do this spring in our state parks.
Great Bear wraps up record-setting season with special events
Great Bear Ski Valley has already set an attendance record — with at least a few days in the season left to go and a popular event ahead.
Want a state park pass? You can check one out at the library
Before you head to a state park this year, you might want to head to the library.
Ready to embrace winter? New outdoor fun is ahead
Free skate rentals, a snowman hunt and a Snowshoe Glowshoe are just some of the winter fun that awaits — starting this weekend.
Great Bear Ski Valley begins planning for growth as opening day nears
“We want to grow with the community.â As Great Bear Ski Valley prepares for opening day, it’s also planning for the future.
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