{"id":5854,"date":"2020-08-18T21:35:34","date_gmt":"2020-08-18T21:35:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/?p=5854"},"modified":"2020-09-18T13:26:53","modified_gmt":"2020-09-18T13:26:53","slug":"9-things-to-do-outside-in-winona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/blog\/9-things-to-do-outside-in-winona\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Things to Do Outside in Winona"},"content":{"rendered":"

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College doesn\u2019t have to be all work and no play, especially during a pandemic. And the last thing we want is for you to be cooped up in your res hall or home.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why at Winona State, there\u2019s plenty to do outdoors in the local community that\u2019s also close to campus.<\/p>\n

The best part is that you can maintain physical distancing without sacrificing your social life, which is what your college experience is all about!<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/08\/1-Lap-around-Lake-Kelsa-Myszewski-21.jpg” title_text=”Lap_around_Lake1280″ align=”center” admin_label=”Lake Winona Pic” _builder_version=”4.4.8″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb title=”1. Take a lap (or two) around Lake Winona” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Lake Winona Blurb” _builder_version=”4.4.8″]<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re in the mood for laid-back walking and longboarding or heart-pumping biking and rollerblading, the lake lends itself to outdoor adventure and exercise.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/08\/2-Fishing-Kelsa-Myszewski-21.jpg” title_text=”Fishing1280″ align=”center” admin_label=”Fishing Pic” _builder_version=”4.4.8″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb title=”2. Cast a line and catch a fish” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Fishing Blurb” _builder_version=”4.4.8″]<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t need to be an experienced fisher\u2014but you may need some patience and bug spray at Lake Winona.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/08\/3-Hammock-Kelsa-Myszewski-21.jpg” title_text=”Hammock1280″ align=”center” admin_label=”Hammock Pic” _builder_version=”4.4.8″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb title=”3. Hammock between the trees” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Hammock Blurb” _builder_version=”4.4.8″]<\/p>\n

Feel like ripping through a book, listening to your latest Spotify playlist or taking a cat-nap?<\/p>\n

The lake is the perfect spot with plenty of hanging space and the lull of the water.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/08\/4-Frolfing-Kelsa-Myszewski-21.jpg” title_text=”Frolfing1280″ align=”center” admin_label=”Frolfing Pic” _builder_version=”4.4.8″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb title=”4. Fine-tune your frolfing skills” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Frolfing Blurb” _builder_version=”4.4.8″]<\/p>\n

Challenge yourself to a round of frisbee golf at Lake Winona\u2026 it\u2019s all about the flick of the wrist.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/08\/5-Hiking-Kelsa-Myszewski-21.jpg” title_text=”Hiking1280″ align=”center” admin_label=”Hike Garvin Pic” _builder_version=”4.4.8″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb title=”5. Hike up to Garvin Heights and admire the lookout” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Hike Garvin Blurb” _builder_version=”4.4.8″]<\/p>\n

Sometimes all we need is a new perspective, and what better place to go for a great view of our campus and college town.<\/p>\n

At Garvin Heights, it\u2019s easy to see that our small town has lots to offer.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”6. Tee off at Westfield Golf” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Westfield Golf Blurb” _builder_version=”4.4.8″]<\/p>\n

Not into frolfing? Try the real thing and go golfing on one of Westfield Golf<\/a>\u2019s beautiful course.<\/p>\n

Or you can hit a bucket of balls at the driving range and practice the flick of the wrist I mentioned earlier.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/08\/7-Farmers-Market-Kelsa-Myszewski-21.jpg” title_text=”Farmers_Market1280″ align=”center” admin_label=”Farmers Market Pic” _builder_version=”4.4.8″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb title=”7. Grab some fresh goods from the Winona Farmers Market” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Farmers Market Blurb” _builder_version=”4.4.8″]<\/p>\n

Fill your basket (and your belly) at the farmers market<\/a> at Levee Park. You can pick out your favorite produce, meats, herbs and more from a variety of local vendors.<\/p>\n

The farmers market plans to be open now through October on Saturdays from 7:30am-12pm, so be there or be square.<\/em><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/08\/8-Picnic-Tiegue-Elliott-22.jpg” title_text=”Picnic1280″ align=”center” admin_label=”Picnic Pic” _builder_version=”4.4.8″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb title=”8. Order out and have a picnic” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Picnic Blurb” _builder_version=”4.4.8″]<\/p>\n

Ordering takeout is another way to support local businesses. Whether you\u2019re craving something salty, sweet or a little bit of both, there\u2019s a lot of pickup and delivery options<\/a> to choose from.<\/p>\n

Then enjoy your meal by the lake, on the grass, or at a picnic table of your choice.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/08\/9-Dine-Out-Downtown-Kelsa-Myszewski-21.jpg” title_text=”Dine_Out_Downtown1280″ align=”center” admin_label=”Downtown Pic” _builder_version=”4.4.8″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb title=”9. Take a stroll downtown for Dine Out Downtown” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Downtown Blurb” _builder_version=”4.4.8″]<\/p>\n

Dine Out Downtown<\/a> is an event series that allows local restaurants, bars and retail businesses to safely expand their outdoor seating capacity and product display into the street. Think of the farmers market, but on a much larger scale.<\/p>\n

Now through October, you can stop by and chow down on an outdoor patio or browse around for your next thrifting find every Friday from 4-10pm. See you there!<\/em><\/p>\n

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Although these experiences may be a little different because of the need for wearing masks and physical distancing, you don\u2019t need to sacrifice your social life as a college student.<\/p>\n

It is, in fact, possible to have fun during a pandemic\u2014so, come see for yourself, and meet what\u2019s possible at Winona State.<\/p>\n

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