There’s something about the month of May in Minnesota. It’s a favorite month for many, including myself, and not just because it’s my birthday month. There’s an intangible, magical, happy buzz in the air. We’ve finally escaped the threat of snow, the sun feels warmer, patios are opening and there is green as far as the eye can see. These are the days we wait for all winter long—they make the negative temperatures, slippery roads, ice dams and snow days all worth it. It just doesn’t get much better than summer in Minnesota, and spring is the opening act.
Speaking of green, we have a very impactful article about sustainable travel from Renata Faeth that touches on how to protect our planet’s people, wildlife and natural resources with the current rise in tourism. She offers many incredible ideas, tips, companies and products in our Travel Store to help keep your footprint minimal while exploring this beautiful planet of ours.
Newport, Rhode Island, offers a truly magical escape to take in Mother Nature. Samantha Johnson takes a deep dive into this idyllic, coastal town highlighting The Blue Garden, Bowen’s Wharf and so much more. And with patio season heating up, you may be looking for the best spot to have a drink outside. I’ve compiled some favorite spots all around the Twin Cities to enjoy almost any type of beverage you could dream of under the warm, summer sun.
I hope you have an incredible, sunshine-filled summer and can enjoy the best of what our Twin Cities has to offer.
Raya Garrison
Communications Specialist
Managing Editor, Live Play AAA
It’s that time of year when the days are getting cooler and shorter but the activities and gatherings are only increasing.
While it might not feel like it when this issue first comes out, there will soon be a shift in the air, and Minnesotans who were once actively outdoors at any opportunity will start to spend more time indoors and back at school. Some people dread this transition, while others are excited for the busy summer to calm down and ease into cooler temperatures and the holiday season. The good news is there is plenty to do around the Twin Cities and beyond, whether you prefer to become an official homebody or are itching to get out and make the most of every second before the first few snowflakes start to accumulate.
Welcome to the holiday season! This time of year is usually a flurry of activity building up to the holidays—and maybe some actual flurries.
Although I’ve been working on and writing for Live Play AAA for over five years now, this is my first issue as managing editor.
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