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Shoot the breeze on a lake or river cruise

BY LORI CARLSON AND AMANDA MCKNIGHT amcknight@swpub.com

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innesota may not be a coastal state, but the Land of 10,000 Lakes still offers plenty of opportunities to relax and have fun on bodies of water.

For those who want to enjoy the water but not necessarily be in the water, a public cruise on a lake or river, or even renting a private yacht, might be the perfect option.

From romantic dinners to afternoon nature-spotting adventures, there’s sure to be a water tour that f loats your boat.

O ne of t he mo st wel lknown area boat cruises is offered on Lake Minnetonka

by Al & Alma’s, a supper club that has led public and private charter cruises since the 1980s. The Mound-based club does lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch cruises and even a “fajitas and margaritas” cruise Sundays-Thursdays.

Private cruise options can accommodate up to 400 guests (need a great excuse for a party, anyone?).

A bit farther to the east along the Lake Minnetonka shore is Excelsior, home of multiple boat charter tours including Paradise Char-

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The three-deck Lady of the Lake includes a parlor deck, a

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Its cruises are offered Memorial Day weekend through the end of the local fall color season. For a bit of local history, take a narrated tour

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Also departing from the Port of Excelsior, Paradise Charter Cruises’ Minnetonka f leet includes Paradise

Princess II and Paradise Destiny II, taking diners on Sunday brunch excursions or happy hour pizza and cocktail cruises.

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has public cruises of “The Big Lake,” departing from near the Bayview Event Center in Excelsior. Care to cap off the weekend with a Sunday champagne cruise?

In the southern suburbs, the Knotty Oar Marina offers tours of Prior Lake aboard the Charles Prior II cruise boat. Try to spot a blue heron while sipping a beverage from the wet bar or a carry-on cooler. The boat can be rented for two-hour cruises anytime between sunrise and 10 p.m.

The Charles Prior II’s maximum capacity is 46 people, and it is fully handicappedaccessible, captained and crewed by qualified personnel. Longer cruises can be booked as well, for an additional fee.

Those who prefer rolling down a river also have options. Padelford Riverboats bills itself as “Minneapolis and St. Paul’s Flagship Riverboats.” Catch a glimpse of a bald eagle — or a blushing bride — while traveling back in time on the Jonathan Padelford, or one of its cousins, through the Mississippi National Great River Park.

Narrated public cruises depart from Harriet Island in St. Paul.

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Padelford also offers the Minnesota Centennial Showboat and Event Center, with stage performances by the University of Minnesota’s theater and dance department. The showboat is permanently moored on the river at Harriet Island.

Not to be outdone, Paradise Cruises also has a boat on the Mississippi — the iconic, 125-passenger Minneapolis Queen, departing from Bohemian Flats Park along West River Parkway in Minneapolis. Enjoy a narrated sightseeing cruise that showcases the history and landscape of the river bluffs, the Stone Arch Bridge and the downtown Minneapolis skyline.

A little farther away, Afton-Hudson Cruise Lines showc a se s t he b e aut i f u l St. Croix River. There’s no shortage of possibilities for dining on the water, plus the company offers comedy, theater and live blues music cruises. Nearby Stillwater boats the St. Croix Boat and Packet Co.’s tours — from a Dixieland showboat to a 100foot yacht and everything in between.

Whatever you choose, just don’t forget your camera to capture the panoramic views, wildlife encounters and dazzling sunsets along the way.

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40 years of amusement at Valleyfair

BY AMANDA MCKNIGHT amcknight@swpub.com

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s Valleyfair on your summer bucket list this year?

Trips to the Shakopee amusement park have been topping bucket lists for 40 years now — and counting.

When it opened for the first time on May 26, 1976, Valleyfair offered 20 rides and attractions spread on 26 acres for a $6 ticket. Its feature ride was the High Roller, a wooden roller coaster with more than 250,000 board feet of treated lumber still in use today.

Valleyfair also included a merry-go-round, featuring 46 refurbished hand-carved carousel horses, which came from the Excelsior Amusement Park, its home for the previous 50 years.

Valleyfair is bringing back one of its original rides to celebrate 40 years in operation.

The Flying Eagles ride will make its second debut when the park opens on Friday. The Flying Eagles planes glide 28 feet above the ground and allow each rider to uniquely control their f light experience.

Throughout the last 40 years, nearly $100 million has been invested in the park. It has grown from a local river valley attraction to the largest amusement park in the upper Midwest with eight roller coasters, Planet Snoopy, Soak City Waterpark and more than 75 total rides and attractions on 90 acres of land.

When the park debuted 40 years ago, there were 900

seasonal employees and 63 full-time staff. Today, there are about 70 year-round employees and 1,600 seasonal employees.

The park is owned by Cedar Fair L.P., which is based in Sandusky, Ohio.

New as of last summer are four tube slides at Soak City Waterpark. Riders must stand on a platform 65 feet in the air, and the platform falls out from underneath them, sending them through a series of drops, twists and turns. Breakers Plunge consists of two speed slides that drop riders 90 feet straight down.

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sunbathe as they watch the waves roll in on the zerodepth entry.

A sepa rate at t raction, Challenge Park, is located in the southeast corner of Valleyfair. Challenge Park provides attractions on land, water or in the air — including two 18-hole adventure golf courses, bumper boats, a 180-foot tethered free-fall on RipCord, and Can-Am style go-karts. The park charges a separate fee and requires Valleyfair admission to participate in activities.

A modern view of the park shows the Power Tower and Xtreme Swing.

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Events, specials and giveaways are a great way to create your ‘stay-cation’

BY AMANDA MCKNIGHT amcknight@swpub.com

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ot everyone is cut out for camping, so if you’re the type to st ick to more modern accommodations, perhaps a weekend at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel is in order.

Mystic Lake is making the most of the summer season with giveaways, food specials, concerts and free outdoor events. And if gaming is your thing, you’re sure to feel at home with slots, pulltabs, cosmic bingo, blackjack, poker and a host of other games.

Barbecue and rib lovers specifically won’t want to miss “The Great Midwest Rib Fest” July 22 through 24, featuring some of the country’s best rib cookers competing for prizes.

Dozens of vendors will be present and free entertainment will be offered each day including Diamond Rio performing on Friday, Survivor on Saturday and Arch Allies on Sunday.

As summer starts to really heat up in July and August, the summer fun will as well with outdoor events and

festivals including “Rock and Rockets” on July 4 (a “star-spangled” day of music, food, fun and fireworks).

In terms of big name entertainment, Styx will grace the stage on June 26 and Hank Williams, Jr. on July 14. The Goo Goo Dolls take the stage on July 30 with guests Collective Soul and Tribe Society, followed by Yanni on July 31.

For more ga mi ng f u n, along with the main draw of horse racing, Canterbury Park is just down the road from Mystic Lake.

Canterbury Park’s poker room is one of the best kept secrets i n t he sout hwest metro. Not only is the poker room open 24 hours a day, seven days a week so you can play anytime you get the itch, but tableside drink service is also available. There are more than 30 tables where you can try your luck, so you’ll never be left waiting around.

Opened in 2000, the poker room at Canterbury Park can serve both the novice and the poker champion.

B eg i n ners c a n pl ay at low-stakes tables in the $2 to $4 limit, where Canterbury Park’s staff is more than hap-

py to help teach the basics of the game in a non-intimidating setting, Maday said.

There’s a variety of styles of poker to pick from, including Texas Hold’em, Omaha Hi-Lo and Seven-Card Stud action, accordi ng to Canterbu r y Park’s website.

Canterbury Park has options for the more experienced player too. The poker room reg u la rly has high stakes games ranging up to $50 and $100, and even tournaments. Maday said some local tournaments, usually no-limit and hold ‘em, even feed into the World Series of Poker, held annually in Las Vegas. Tournament entry fees start as low as $35.

And when you’ve had your fun at the poker tables, Canterbury Park has so much more to offer. Races range from the racing world’s elite thoroughbreds to the silly fun of bulldog races.

“From Beerfest, to wiener dog races, to Indian Horse Relay there is something for thrill seekers of all ages.

Plus our racing continues to d r aw h i g her level s of wagering from around the country,” Canterbury Park President Randy Sampson said.

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The Mystic Lake Casino lights beam up into the clouds on a rainy night.

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Dog parks offer fun for man’s best friend

BY RACHEL WITTROCK editor@jordannews.com

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rips to t he beach, amusement parks, spor ts c a mps a nd family vacations can make your summer memorable. But your friendly, loyal canine companion deserves some fun too. Lucky for Buddy, the southwest metro area is host to a number of dog parks that will provide great exercise and great views.

Dog parks are continuing to grow in popularity as Chaska is considering a dog park and Jordan intends to install one at Lagoon Park next year. In the meantime, there are a number of area dog parks that can provide a fun and safe environment for your beloved companion.

The Three Rivers Park District operates nine offleash dog parks. The sizes range from three acres at the Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve in Savage to 40 acres at the Crow-Hassan Park Reserve in Rogers.

The Cleary Lake Regional Park has much to offer dogs and humans. There are trees and natural grass in the park, along with trails and even a pond for dogs to splash and swim.

Emersen Thomas of Prior Lake brought her dog Oliver to the Cleary Lake Regional Park for the second time on May 15. Thomas said she liked the park’s large space and the trail.

Jolene K ass and her 10-month-old husky/Australian cattle dog Pico have been coming to the park since last November. Among the qualities Kass appreciates are the size, people, dogs, different paths, isolated water area and the park’s cleanliness.

“It is bigger, there are more trails and there is a lot of nature,” Kass said. “It is beautiful here.”

The Carver Park Reserve in Victoria is another dog park operated by the Three Rivers Park District. It offers a wide open space speckled with young trees and plants, although there isn’t a watering hole for dogs.

Donna T rester of Minnetonka and her dog Reza were out enjoying the park on May 16. Trester loved the acreage and the scenic views, while Reza loved playing with the other dogs.

“I think it is well maintained. It is well worth paying for,” Trester said.

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Little size, big spirit: Artemis, a cocker spaniel/border terrier mix, and Pico, a 10-month old husky/Australian cattle dog mix, enjoy a little bit of wrestling at the Cleary Lake Dog Park.

If your dog loves playing in the water, The Cleary Lake Dog Park offers a pond for dogs to splash, frolic and swim. Just make sure you aren’t too close when they shake themselves off.

Dog park rules Although dog parks rules can vary park to park, the following rules typically remain the same:  Dog license and permit are required  Dogs must be under handler’s control  No aggressive dogs  Dogs must be up to date on all shots, including rabies  Clean up after your dog  Dogs should be leashed outside of the off-leash area District also operates dog parks at Bryant Lake Regional Park in Eden Prairie and Spring Lake Regional Park in Prior Lake.

Eden Prairie plays host to six dog parks, including the Bryant Lake Regional Park.

The Flying Cloud Drive Dog Park is open all year, while other dog parks are seasonal.

The Staring Lake Park in Eden Prairie is one of the seasonal parks, open from March through December every year. It features 5.7 acres of fenced-in spacious woods, an open area and natural walking paths.

Before she moved to Colorado, Christine JohnsonMelzer used to take her dog Sophie to the Staring Lake Park. “ W h at we l i ke d ab out it was it had a good fence around it; there was always lots of water for the dogs; there was a nice, big open

space for the dogs to run and then there was the hills for the dogs to run up and down; and the natural trees made it seem like a forest and larger than it was,” Johnson-Melzer said.

The Southbridge Community Dog Park in Shakopee also has separate areas for large and small dogs. Paved pat hs sna ke t h rough t he woods before emerging into an open prairie area.

I f you wa nt to explore more of the woods in the area, a paved path runs outside the dog park area. Dogs are required to be on a leash, but dog refuse bags are available along the exterior path.

T he Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chanhassen has created a Dog Commons area in the arboretum, with 65 undeveloped acres for your fourlegged friend to explore.

Dogs must be walked onleash, but there are 3.1 miles of groomed trails.

Carver County also operates a dog pa rk i n t he Lake Minnewashta Regional Park. The dog park is about 0.8 miles and features walking trails, a separate small dog area for dogs less than 25 pounds, a fenced pond, two large open spaces for interactive play with other dogs, and a water fountain for humans and pets. The fountain is available seasonally from May through September.

The large, towering trees provide a beautiful setting for nature lovers, along with shade in the summer. There are small ponds that tempt dogs and will ensure your

“It is bigger, there are more trails and there is a lot of nature.

It is beautiful here.”

Jolene Kass On the Cleary Lake Dog Park

“Well hi there!” Oliver and Artemis enjoy a fi rst-time meeting at the Cleary Lake Dog Park.

Just like young children, dogs can always fi nd a friendly canine to roughhouse with at a dog park. Off-leash dog parks offer your canine an open space to run, play and burn off some energy. four-legged friend will come back wet and muddy.

Nancy Bohac of Deephaven was visiting the dog park with Hilo, an Australian shepherd, and Gilly, a miniature Australian shepherd, on May 18. Bohac has been taking her dogs to exercise at the park since 2009. During the summer she visits the park three to four times a week.

“I like that I can get great exercise and the dogs can run and have a good time,” Bohac said, as Hilo chased When you’ve got your paws on a ball, all of a sudden everybody wants to be your friend. after a tennis ball.

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If it’s got a motor, there’s a show for it Summer 2016 classic car shows

BY UNSIE ZUEGE uzuege@swpub.com

While there’s nothing like new car smell, for some, it’s old car smell, like the burnished leather and motor oil that wafts from a classic car, truck or boat. Summer in Minnesota is the prime time to enjoy the classic car/boat show circuit. Whether it’s hot rods, vintage Fords from the early 20th century, muscle cars of the ‘60s and ‘70s, or those classic cars of the ‘50s, there’s a car/truck/motorcycle/boat show for you.

We’ve rounded up a list of shows, all within a sweet ride of the southwest suburbs and Lake Minnetonka. If you work it out right, you can go to a car show every day of the week throughout the summer.

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CAR/BOAT SHOWS AND EVENTS Weekly  5-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Mayer Car Show, downtown Mayer, Minn., June 1, 15, June 29; July 13, 27; Aug.10, 24; Sept.

7 and 21. Contact: Tom Stifter, 952-657-2119, or go to www. mayercarshow.com.  5-8 p.m., Wednesdays, Victoria Car Show, downtown Victoria, Minn., June 8, 22; July 6 20, Aug. 3, 17, 31; Sept. 14. Go to www.VictoriaBA.org.  4-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, throughout the summer, Minnetonka Drive-In Car Show, 4658 Shoreline Drive, Spring Park, Minn. For more information, 952 471-9383.

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3, Oct. 8, Minnesota Coffee & Conversation (MN C&C) AutoMotorPlex, 8150 Audubon Road, Chanhassen, Minn.

MN C&C is the monthly gathering of automotive enthusiasts for coffee and conversation. Expect 500-plus cars including almost every make and model possible. All cars welcome. We suggest you arrive extra early to make sure you get a great spot. The event happens shine, rain or snow.

To learn more about MN C&C visit www.mncandc.com.  9 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, July 26, Pontiac Happening IV. Featuring Pontiac: 1969 — 1971 GTO Judge. A morning of Pontiac cars and Pontiac people having Pontiac fun. Coffee, cookies, free admission, awards. Bring Pontiac memorabilia and parts to share or swap if you’d

like. Special parking for all non-Pontiac special interest vehicles. 9 a.m.-noon  8 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2nd All Ford Car Show. Participant judged “Best of Show”; incredible vehicles, all makes of cars invited to participate; all proceeds go to the Miracles of Mitch Foundation.

Annual  10 a.m.- 4 p. m., Sunday, June 5, 3rd annual 10,000 Lakes Concours d’Elegance classic cars and boats show.

A collection of rare and valuable classic automobiles, watercraft and motorcycles along Lake Minnetonka at the Excelsior Commons. Music, shopping, entertainment and fine food. Purchase tickets at 10000 LakesConcours.com and at any of Kowalski’s Markets. Admission, $35.  10 a.m.-noon, Monday, July 4, Chanhassen Rotary Classic Car Show, City Cen-

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Awards: 6 p.m., followed by car parade to Holyoke Avenue, downtown Lakeville. Fee: $10 per car. Contact Greg at 763-238-3950; or go to www.

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“Come visit Jordan’s historic downtown for antique shops, downtown brewery, gifts, local art, specialty meats, professional services, arcade, upholstery fine dining and overnight luxury stays. Walk to the Sand Creek waterfalls and serene Mill Pond in Lagoon Park. Just outside of town, you will find apple orchards, draft horse farms, riding stables, state park trails, campgrounds & a vineyard.

With small-town appeal, Historic Jordan is a great place to spend the day or perhaps to come and stay.”

pan-o-prog.com.  9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, July 9, Mayer Community Rising Festival and Car Show, Mayer Community Center, 413 Blue Jay Ave., Mayer, Minn. Classic motors include motorcycles, vintage fire trucks, and tractors.  10 a.m., to 3 p.m., Sunday, July 10, 6th Annual All Ford Car & Truck Show, Waconia Ford, Highway 5, Waconia.

Fee: $10, free for spectators.

Rain or shine. Refreshments, food. Contact: Mike Keaveny/ Dave Gohl at 952-442-4411.  4:30 to 8:30 p.m., Friday, July 22, Wheels-N-Heels classic and custom car show, Prior Lake VFW, 16306 Main Ave., Prior Lake, Minn.

A night out for men and women, geared toward family entertainment. Music, food, beverages, vendors. Free admission to public. Car show awards at 8 p.m. Fee: Register classic/custom car by July 18 for Early-Bird Special-$5; after July 18, $10 per vehicle.

Space is limited.  6:30-9 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13, 26th Annual Cars Under the Stars, Village Chevrolet, 16200 Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata, Minn. Rain or shine, Wash and Show for Fun; dash plaques to the first 100 vehicles. Registration $15, admits vehicle and two people. General admission $3.

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Two categories: Corvette and non-Corvette. Trophies to top 10 in each category and one Best of Show.  All types of cars welcome. Contact: Ron 952-5460434 or email carsunderstars@aol.com  9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Aug. 27, Westwood Wheelers, Westwood Community Church Car Show Westwood Community Church, 3121 Westwood Drive, Chanhassen, Contact: Dan Vassar at 612-644-3673. Westwood Community Church Car Show.  11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, Carver Steamboat Days Car Show on Broadway and Main Street West.  All day, Saturday, Sept.

10 Annual St. Boni’s Fall Festival & Car Show. Saint Bonaventure Catholic Community, 901 East 90th St., St. Bonifacius, Minn. Trophies to the top 21 cars as voted by

A classic Jaguar at the 2015 10,000 Lakes Concours d’Elegance classic cars and boats show in Excelsior. the participants, dash plaques to the first 100 cars. Car show is located on 8 acres of grass with shade trees throughout.

Live bands, music, rides, games. Contact: Jerry, 952486-0902.  10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, 7th Annual Charity Motorspor ts Show,

James J. Hill Days, Wayzata, Minn. Lake Street, downtown Wayzata. $20 per vehicle.

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Disc golf floats relaxing recreation for all ages Outdoor sporting trend offers fun for the whole family

BY KARA HILDRETH khildreth@swpub.com

If your summer resolution calls for being outdoors exploring green spaces, you can consider an escape to a local city park to try out a game of disc golf.

T h i s sp or t c a n b e t he perfect family activity for all ages and can be a way to reintroduce the outdoors to your tweens and teenagers who need a break from smart phones and screens.

“We see middle and high school youth and even college-aged youth who play disc golf and families looking for something to do,” said Kathy Skinner, assistant parks and recreation director with the city of Chaska.

Skinner played the sport when it first became popul a r. She said t he c asua l, outdoor spor t is a g reat, relaxing sport to enjoy all the area green spaces and parks in the area.

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Disc golf equipment is readily available for sale at discount and hardware stores. Many local city parks and recreation departments have equipment that can be rented for free to try out the new sport. non-traditional sport to get outside and do, then this is a g reat way,” Ski n ner said. First time disc gol f players can check out disc equipment at the parks and r e c r e at ion dep a r t ment ’s

front desk along with a short instruction and rules guide.

“We encourage people to try the game and use the course,” Skinner said. “We se e more g roups of hi g h school and college guys and

those who are not playing softball or golf because it is a variation of that and it is inexpensive,” Skinner said.

“You can pick up the equipment at a local sport store,” she added. Many discount

stores and even hardware stores sell the disc golf frisbee-like bright discs.

M a ny lo c a l cit y pa rk s and recreation departments house disc golf equipment that can be checked out for

free by residents curious to try out the sport.

“Disc golf is perfect if you are athletically challenged,” Skinner said.

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“ It i s re a l ly op en to a wide variety of ages from adults to kids and that is the beauty of it,” said Jerry Ruegemer, recreational superintendent with the city of Chanhassen. “You do not have to pay anything to use the courses from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and you do not need reservations, so it is tee time to play whenever you like,” Ruegemer said.

The nine hole disc golf cou rse loc ated i n Ba ndimere Community Park in Chanhassen opened back in June of 2012 nearby Lake Riley. “Our courses are real inviting and you can play near the trees in natural areas, and the courses have an openness and the trees are shady,” Ruegemer said.

“Our signature hole on No. 9 has a unique kind of layout by a pond that goes through a narrow opening through the

trees and you finish at a neat hole,” said Ruegemer. “ T he disc gol f cou rses are well used and make for great family and friends experience,” said Jay Lotthammer, parks and recreation director for the city of Eden Prairie. At the Staring Lake C ou r s e, “ We h ave t h r e e baskets that can be played different ways to make up a nine-hole course, and there is a lso an 18 -hole cou rse managed by Three Rivers at Bryant Lake Park,” Lotthammer said.

Parents should consider introducing their teenagers and friends to the summer fun sport of disc golf.

“It is an important sport for those who do not play t raditiona l spor ts, but i f they want to do some activity with a small group of friends where you can develop a talent, but you do not have to be super athletic person to do it like at a ball field or skate park, so we kind of fill that need in our

This is a disc golf basket found at many local area parks and green spaces around Scott and Carver counties.

Chanhassen community,” Ruegemer said.

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More disc golf information Relaxing summer fun can be found by playing a game or two of disc golf at an area park or in your own community.

Disc golf is played with flying discs instead of golf balls and clubs.

Game objective The goal of the game is to play each hole in the fewest strokes possible, and the player with the fewest total strokes for the entire course wins.

One point or stroke is counted each time the disc is thrown and when a penalty is incurred.

Safety reminders Never throw when players or park users are within range.

Always give park users the right of way and be aware of your surroundings and environment.

Disc golf lingo Tee throws — Each hole begins with a tee throw that must be completed within or behind the designated tee hole area.

Lie – The lie is the spot where a player’s previous throw has landed. Mark the lie with a mini disc or turn over the thrown disc directly towards the hold or designated fairway. The player’s subsequent throw is made from directly behind the marked lie.

Throwing order – The player with the least amount of strokes on the previous hole is the first to tee off. After teeing off, the player whose disc is farthest from the hold always throws first.

Fairway throws — Fairway throws must be made from directly behind the lie. A run-up and normal follow through, after release, is allowed, unless the lie is within 10 meters of the target.

Any shot within 10 meters of the target requires the player not move past the lie until the disc is at rest.

Dogleg – A dogleg is one or more designated trees or poles in the fairway that must be passed as indicated arrows.

Completion of hole – A disc that comes to rest in the Disc Pole basket or chains constitutes successful completion of that hole.

Unplayable lie – Any disc that comes to rest above the ground is considered an unplayable lie. The disc must be thrown from the lie on the ground, directly underneath the unplayable lie, relocated to avoid damage to vegetation.

Out of bounds – If any area of O.B. is visible between the disc and the O.B. Line, then the disc is considered O.B. A throw that lands out of bounds must be played from a point of three feet in bounds from where the disc went out of bounds.

Course courtesy – Remain quiet and avoid unnecessary movements while others are throwing. Stand behind the player who is throwing until throw is complete. Remove the disc from Disc Pole Hole after completing the hole and do not alter the course in any way. Allow faster groups to play through when possible and help new players learn the rules. Pick up trash and put in proper receptacles.

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Gale Woods Farm offers rustic charm in its corner of the exurbs

BY UNSIE ZUEGE AND AMANDA MCKNIGHT amcknight@swpub.com

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iving in the metro a r e a c a n m a ke it tough to spend time in serene corners of nature, especially for those who have migrated to the T win Cities from a more rural area.

From April to September, a farm tucked away in Minnetrista can help scratch that rural itch for anyone who has it. For only the price of admission, Gale Woods Farm offers visitors the opportunity to visit the chickens, pet the wooly sheep, milk cows, gather freshly laid eggs, and sample fresh produce.

And other areas of the farm are open year round, so visitors can tour the rustic grounds, fish off the pier, ride bikes on the local trails in summer, and snowshoe in winter.

Gale Woods Farm is part of the Three Rivers Park District. The working farm, located off Highway 110, is on ly mi nutes away f rom the southwest suburbs, but provides u rba n kids a nd their folks a taste of rural farm life.

Ga le Woods Fa r m was first settled in the late 1800s, according to Andi Anderson, farm program coordinator. It was purchased by Richard P. and Isobel Gale in 1923 and the 410 acres was established as a farm. The property has three miles of shoreline on Whale Tail Lake, making it a fun fishing destination, too.

A point of interest for state history buffs — Richard Gale was a Minnesota state legislator from 1941-45.

T h e G a le s p a s s e d t h e farm to their son Alfred P. Gale and his wife Leona. In honor of his parents’ love of farming and land conservation, Alfred and Leona donated the property to the Three Rivers Park District in 2000 with the stipulation that it continue to be maintained as a working farm, lending itself as a naturebased outdoor learning and recre at ion a l c enter. T he Three Rivers Park District

If you go Gale Woods Farm 7210 County Road 110 W., MinnetristaVisitor Center and Farm Store Hours Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.

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Barn/Animal Hours: During the week, the barn is only open for scheduled groups and public programs.

There is no fee for the general use of Three Rivers parks and trails, but passes are required for certain activities like Saturday morning barn visits. Call Gale Woods Farm for more information.

In addition to programs and summer camps for aspiring farmhands, Gale Woods offers classes in fiber arts, cooking and gardening.

Phone: 763-694-2001 www.threeriversparks. org/parks/gale-woodsfarm.aspx

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Susan Storch, at right, and Anne Sheridan have served as seasonal farm educators at Gale Woods Farm. dedicated the farm Aug. 9, 2003.

“The barn is open Saturday mornings 9:30 to noon, April through September,” Anderson said. “You don’t have to make a reservation to come and visit. Families can check in, assist the farm staff with chores, which are seasonal.

“You might help pl a nt strawberries, or interact with the animals along with the staff and the volunteers.

It ’s a g r e at r e cr e at ion a l place, too,” Anderson said.

“We’ve got a fishing pier on Whale Tail Lake, and we’re within walking distance to Lake Minnetonka and we’re right off the southern border of the Dakota Rail Regional Trail (which goes through the communities of Orono, Minnetonka Beach, Spring Park and Mound).”

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Spring lambing season is a popular time.

The Farm Store is open to the public and offers fresh meat, produce and eggs, all produced on the farm. rant onsite, they recommend Dakota Junction in Mound, which sources many of its ingredients from the farm; they also recommend St. Boni Bistro.

A fuzzy little lamb at the farm.

A lively group of chickens keep children entertained the the onsite general store stocked with fresh eggs.

The Farm Store has a wide selection of farmrelated items including books for children, gardeners, and cooks.

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Serenity in the city

BY AMANDA MCKNIGHT amcknight@swpub.com

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f your family is jonesing to explore nature and spend time outside on a nice summer day, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is right in the backyard of the Twin Cities and offers free family weekends from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

This summer’s featured exhibit is David Rogers’ “Big Bugs.”

T he ex hibit featu res a g rasshopper, t h ree a nts, dragonf ly and damsel f ly, assassin bug, praying mantis, a spider on a web and a Daddy Longlegs. The bugs are gigantic (the praying mantis alone weighs 1,200 pounds) and made of whole trees, cut green saplings, dry branches and other sustainable forest materials. Each one is placed somewhere throughout the Arboretum grounds for visitors to spontaneously encounter.

The bug exhibit opens June 18 and continues through the end of September.

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the Oswald Visitor Center, which is home to a soaring Great Hall, cafeteria-style restaurant, art gallery and gift store.

In the adjacent Snyder Building, visitors will discover the Andersen Horticultural Library with its extensive collection of books and periodicals on topics of botany, horticulture and natural history.

Located just west of the Oswald Visitor Center, the Marion Andrus Learning Center offers kid-friendly nature displays, a “pleasetouch” greenhouse and Under the Oak nature play area.

Young kids could spend hours here distracting themselves with stick forts and pretend campfires.

And don’t forget — no trip to the Arboretum is complete without a journey through the permanent Maze Garden.

With 1,200 acres of gardens and tree collections, the Arboretum is not to be explored in one afternoon, making it the perfect destination for those sunny summer days in which fresh air and scenery are the top priorities.

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Tulips are a main attraction at the Arboretum in spring and summer.

Sunrise at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska.

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Arboretum volunteers doing some spring clean up in the gardens.

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Time to jam Check out a metro area music festival this summer

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hy travel cross country for a music festival when t h e s o u t hw e s t metro has them in its own backyard?

Anyone who lives in the southwest metro knows one of the biggest events of summer is Lakefront Music Fest, which is July 15-16.

The festival is an annual affair that draws tens of thousands of people to Lakefront Park in Prior Lake for music, food, drinks and fun.

This year’s head liners are country singer Martina Bride and rock band O.A.R. The two-day festival is entering its seventh year.

The Prior Lake Rotary Club orga ni zes t he show wit h presenting partners the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and Mystic Lake Casino Hotel.

Grammy-nominated McBride has sold more than 18 million albums to date and had 20 Top 10 singles and six No. 1 hits. She recently released her first single, “Reckless,” the title track from her new album due out this spring. McBride has earned more than 15 major music awards, including four wins for Female Vocalist of the Year from the Country Music Association and won three Academy of Country Music for Top Female Vocalist.

O.A.R. was founded in 1996 and has released eight studio albums, including their latest, “The Rockville LP,” in 2014. The band is known for its live shows to sold-out crowds at venues including Madison Square Garden and

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Thousands of music fans gather at Lakefront Park every July for the two-night Lakefront Music Fest.

Red Rocks.

Other acts that will be there are “American Idol” season 10 runner-up Lauren Alaina and the duo Love and Theft (country night), and Midwest favorites BoDeans (rock night). Additional performers will be announced at

a later date.

The Rotary Club shares ticket sales from the festival with the YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities, Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Laker Athletic Booster Club

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and Patrons of the Arts and Activities. The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contributes $ 50,000 to each year of the festival.

Tickets are $30 in advance for both nights and are available at www.lakefrontmusicfest.com. The cost at the gate is $ 30 per night. Children 13 and under get in free with an adult who has a paid ticket.

Lakefront Music Fest isn’t the only big summer music festival in this neck of the woods, though. Vans Warped Tour, a national tour of punk rock bands, will make its stop in Shakopee at Canterbury Park on Sunday, July 24.

T his yea r ma rks t he tour’s 22nd year. Dozens of bands are in the lineup for the daylong festival, including well known names like Good Charlotte, Yellowcard, Atreyu and Sum 41. Attenda nce is usua l ly a rou nd 15,000 to 20,000.

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