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Ever wondered about Lake Meyer? It's an 160-acre gem of a park with a 38-acre lake, camping, amazing hiking, and more. What are you waiting for?

Tim Blanski finds out happens when you give up your old life for an acreage in the rural Driftless, funded by junior high woodworking skills. Spoiler: Art!

The International Owl Center in Houston, Minnesota, will have you asking, "Whoo, whoo is coming with me next time?!" You'll love it!

You'll want to check out Houston Nature Center's realistic taxidermy displays, timber rattlesnake exhibit, and definitely the awesome natural playground!

This amazing recipe for THE BEST BROWNIES EVER just might save the world. Or your life. They're that good. Make them and love us forever! XOX

Lanesboro area's Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center is chock full of fun: high-ropes courses, dinner on the bluffs, summer camps, and more!

Some people are just so interesting that you NEED to let others know. Jim Schaffer is one of those people. On his island? Gin, vermouth, and olives. Yes!

Happy Monday! This morning, let's try this: Don't say "I'm jealous!" Say "I'm Inspired!" We can all use a little perspective reframing some days. XOXO

Inspire(d) is looking for family recipes. Ones with roots - and stories - that your family has been making & sharing for years. Got any? We'd love to hear!

The Driftless Region is full of amazing nature centers - check them out, sign up for a class or program, and get to know the amazing place we call home!

Call your mother, she worries. It’s embroidered on pillows, etched into our brains. And with mother’s day coming up, you probably should. Call her, that is.

So what exactly are we trying to do here with Inspire(d)? We share our hopes & dreams in this Inspire(d) Manifesto (plus check out our cool Driftless Map)!