Lifestyle

Director of Aging Well, Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc. I’ve previously written about how we live in an agrarian culture and am excited to share some resources available specifically for us.

With the high gas prices, not only is a day in the City of Montevideo a short drive but offers a variety of activities to help kids burn off energy while enjoying the outdoors. The locally owned small businesses not only help save on gas costs not having to travel to metro areas for entertainment but offer a more affordable price for recreation and goods.

Dan Westby of the Twin Cities & Western Railroad is shown presenting John Givan of the Milwaukee Road Heritage Center a $750 donation for use by the Center. The donation was made during the annual NARCOA Railcar Excursion that makes a stop at the depot while riding their railroad motorcars on the track from Sacred Heart to Appleton on July 31. The Twin Cities & Western Railroad is a regular supporter of the Heritage Center. There were 23 motor cars in the group. During the lunch break members of the group toured the historic depot and rail yard. Photos Submitted

Lac qui Parle in French means “lake which speaks”; in Dakota it means “little talking lake”. The area that now exists as Lac qui Parle State Park was once settled by a Dakota village near the site of Fort Renville, which located in what is now the state park.

A trip along the Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway can include various portions of the scenic route, as in it’s entirety, the byway covers 287 miles along the Minnesota River, which was once one of the largest rivers in existence.

Everyone should treat themselves as often as they can; a local adventure to try for just that is simply a Gal Pal’s Day out in Montevideo. Exploring nature and shopping itinerary What to pack: A cam What to pack: A camera for photo opportunities, good walking shoes, a reusable shopping bag for any purchases.

July is National Make a Difference to Children Month, Child-Centered Divorce Month, as well as Purposeful Parenting Month. WRAP wants to focus this month’s article on children and parenting.

On the warmer days, take advantage of a day out with your friends in Granite Falls, where there are outdoor art scenes to enjoy, but also the opportunity to catch a break from the heat in the shops and eateries.

The Farmer’s Market opened in the last week of June for the season in Montevideo. On Thursday, some of the regulars along with some visiting vendors gathered for the market in a different location than it’s normally held due to the storm damage in Smith Park.