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09/29/2026 · Schley & Sumter Region

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Lanesboro, Minnesota: The Bike Trail Town That Forgot to Be Boring

Follow the Root River into southeastern Minnesota for limestone bluffs, a walkable main street, and a breakfast plate that justifies the entire drive. Lanesboro is small enough to understand in one afternoon and strange enough to keep you poking around until dinner.

09/30/2026

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Move It Monday

The Farmer’s Carry: The Simple Exercise That Makes Everything Feel Sturdier

Pick up two moderately heavy objects and walk with them. The farmer’s carry trains your grip, trunk, shoulders, and walking mechanics at the same time—without requiring a machine that looks like it belongs in a spaceship.

09/30/2026

From Scratch

The Cast-Iron Cornbread That Actually Has a Crust

Cornbread should be tender in the middle and audibly crisp around the edges. The trick is simple: heat the skillet before the batter ever gets near it.

09/30/2026

The Workshop

Cut Your First Hand-Cut Dovetail Box With a $15 Saw

A small dovetail box is the woodworking equivalent of learning to shuffle a deck: awkward at first, satisfying forever. Here’s a forgiving weekend method using inexpensive tools and one rule that keeps the joints tight.

09/30/2026

Off the Path

Ocean Path: Acadia’s Easiest Walk With the Best Sea Drama

Along Acadia’s Ocean Path, you get crashing surf, pink granite, and a perfectly reasonable chance of seeing a seal without committing to a heroic hike. Start early, bring a jacket, and let the ocean do the entertaining.

09/30/2026

Tight Lines

The Slow Jerkbait Bite Is Waking Up

Early spring bass are not lazy—they’re cold, suspicious, and standing where the sun can reach them. Fish a jerkbait like you’re trying to annoy a sleeping dog, and the first solid thump may come from the biggest fish of the day.

09/30/2026

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