I spent my final day exploring the city, including a 2.5-hour visit to the four floors of the Minnesota Science Museum.
Although the House of Balls was closed, I still enjoyed local art displays. (Photos)
In Saint Paul for my 16th Frozen Four Championship, we nearly missed the start due to a time zone mix-up but caught the game just in time.
Denver upset the top-ranked Boston College with a stunning goaltending performance, prevailing 2-0. (Photos)
On Saturday, we chose a spontaneous nature hike at Minnehaha Falls, having to buy shorts due to unexpected warm weather.
Afterward, we enjoyed a free visit to Como Zoo and savored a late lunch at The Nook, a unique dive from “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” before exploring downtown Saint Paul ahead of the Championship game. (Photos)
When you’re at a Frozen Four, Fridays are your free skate days, sandwiched between the Semi-Finals and the Championship. You have a day and a half to wander the city, exploring whatever it has to offer.
Our day included the Mall of America, a simplified but enjoyable tour of Prince’s Paisley Park, and concluding with dinner and gambling at Mystic Lake Casino. (Photos)
We made our way to the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul for the two semi-final games for this year’s Frozen Four.
The 4 PM Boston University at Denver game and the 8:30 PM Boston College v Michigan main event. (Photos)
Welcome to Darwin, Minnesota, and its famed giant twine ball, a testament to Francis Johnson’s eccentric dedication. Fashioned over 29 years, the 12-foot, 17,400 lbs twine ball is an iconic Minnesota roadside attraction.
Although the adjacent museum’s erratic hours were a mild letdown, the journey through Minnesota’s rural landscapes to this quirky landmark proved worth it. (Photos)
Woke up at 5 AM to reach Lake Placid for the Total Solar Eclipse, avoiding traffic for a good parking spot. Spent the day enjoying the town, checking out all the events they had going on, and shopping before the eclipse.
Despite the long, eventful day, I chose Lake Placid over Buffalo, enduring the same 6-hour drive home without stops though. (Photos)
With snow still coming cold and heavy, I extended my original 24-hour Lake Placid hockey adventure for an additional night. Departing after the 5 PM Championship game now seemed ill-advised.
So after breakfast, I decided to head to Mt. Van Hoevenberg where a World Cup Bobsledding event was happening. The perks of being in an Olympic town, there are always some winter activities going on. (Photos)
A visit to The Barrel for an early dinner and curling in Bolton Landing and then Winter’s Dream at Fort William Henry with the family. […]
Niskayuna celebrated Christmas with a mix of toys and tech, featuring Paw Patrol, Legos, and programmable dogs, alongside the real canine companion.
Culinary delights included steak and lobster, adding a festive touch to the holiday cheer.
Christmas day with Wawa, it’s a holiday delight (wow-wow-wow-wow-Wawa)…
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Halloween in Niskayuna, October 31st, 2023
2023 Fall Soccer Season in Suburbia
