Outdoors Stories

Even many long-time residents of our region may not know how rich we are in outdoor resources, especially when it comes to biking and paddling but of course, that’s not all. Here are some Greater Mankato Area outdoors stories for your enlightenment!

Submitted Photo - Merrill and Karen Frydendall

For the Birds: Mankato Couple Identifies Thousands of Birds Throughout Lifetime

Wild Iris

Green Earth – Saving Shores

Tree tops

Treading the Treetops – Kerfoot Canopy Tour

Photo by Don Lipps - The Hub Food Park in Old Town Mankato

Taste of Outdoors – The Hub Food Park

Photo by Rick Pepper - The swinging bridge offers a lot of character for photo ops.

Wildwood County Park – Hidden Gem Just North of St. Clair!

Wildwood County Park, located just north of St. Clair, is one of the Mankato area's best kept secrets.

Pelicans - Eagle Lake, MN

Photo Album – Four-Footed and Winged Mankato Area Wildlife

Creatures that go on two feet, four feet and wings are all enjoying the overdue arrival of spring. Here are a handful of Mankato area wildlife photos to encourage you to get out and explore!

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Mankato Area Foundation awards $300,000 in Taylor Grants to address regional food insecurity

Minnesota State University, Mankato Department of Performing Arts presents the 2024 Fall Dance Concert

Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota Reintroduces the Healthy Me Exhibit on November 14, 2024.

The Mankato Symphony Kicks off the Holidays on December 8

Greater Mankato Area United Way Accepting Applications for Board of Directors