Explore with Kids

If you're looking for an adventurous weekend or day trip, check out Minnesota’s very first state park, Itasca! It's less than two hours away from Fargo and is full of opportunities for family fun all year long.   Itasca State Park Where to...

Fishing can be a great way to get kids outside in the summertime. With a little patience (and snacks!) you can help them learn to enjoy a new hobby. Here are some local fishing spots in Fargo (and beyond)...

Our family loves attending a Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks game! We really aren’t that into baseball, and it’s still a great time.  My husband and I went before we had kids and have continued going with our kids. The RedHawks do a...

Plains Art Museum Location: 704 1st Ave N, Fargo Located in Downtown Fargo, this spacious museum features regional Native American, contemporary, and folk art. What to do: Visit the galleries. View their permanent collection and also featured exhibitions. And check the Plains Art...

For a unique park experience full of nature fun, visit Gooseberry Mound Park in Moorhead! Play, hike, bike, and explore in this large park near the Red River.  Gooseberry Mound Park Location: 100 22nd Ave S, Moorhead, MN This large park is...

We got to check out the new Fargo Kids Play Museum! Finding places to explore with young kids can be especially challenging, especially in the colder months or on those stormy summer days. Despite troublesome weather conditions, children often keep...

Magical fairy gardens to spark wonder? Check! Picnic tables and a nearby playground? Check and check! Sensory and gross motor activities? Check! Educational exhibits, like one incorporating the alphabet? Check! Beauty, nature, fluffy creatures, flying (or crawling) critters, and more? Check, check, check,...

If you haven’t been to Medora in Western North Dakota, you MUST put it on your bucket list! The beauty of the Badlands is a sight to behold and within it a hidden gem, the town of Medora. Wind carved...

Looking to get outside and enjoy nature this summer? One way to explore locally is to check out the Red River! Rent a kayak and see our area from a different point of view. Here's where to rent kayaks...

Do you or someone you know love learning about marine life? Then a scheduled tour at MSUM’s Oceanarium is a must-do! The MSUM Oceanarium is an investigative marine laboratory where college students and researchers study aquatic life and habitats. And...