Carlos Creek Winery

Bike around town 58 Grab a bike and explore all that Alexandria and Douglas County have to offer! The beautiful scenery will take your breath away and, with the bike lanes available, your travels will be even safer!

Get in shape 59 Now is the time to join a gym, hire a trainer or buy that exercise equipment and use it! Don’t put it off any longer.

Attend an arts festival 60 Whether you are looking for a gift or the perfect piece to accent your home, an arts and crafts festival is the perfect place to shop.

Join in for the Polar Plunge 61 Every February, people jump into a frigid lake on purpose! The Polar Bear Plunge is an annual fundraiser for Special Olympics Minnesota.

Enjoy a picnic! 62 Take in nature’s beauty by spending time with your family by picnicking. Pick up family favorites, then head to your favorite park or lake place and enjoy!

Spend a day at a museum 63 See historic displays about Indians, Vikings, wildlife and early homesteaders. Let the kids get a glimpse into what life was like “back in the day.”

Try quilting! 64 Love quilts? Join a local quilters’ group, stop by and check out quilts made by locals at the area quilt shows, or take a quilting class. Tour a distillery 65 Yes, you can find one of those in Douglas County too! Not every community can claim that.

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Froggie fun 66 Frogs are a sign of a healthy ecosystem and these little hoppers are plentiful in Minnesota. Can you name the different types of frogs in this area?

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5. Wood frog 4. Northern leopard frog 3. Mink frog 2. Green frog 1. Bullfrog © 2018 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155-4046