Lovely fields in the middle of no where..literally like the field of dreams for some 7 year old to…read moreplay coach pitch baseball. They also have a great picnic area (covered) and 2 playground areas. One traditional playground and a Spider-Man playground. Some bleachers at each field to use if you don't bring a chair or blanket.

I've kayaked the St. Croix many times with other outfitters, so I was expecting a similar relaxing…read moreriver float down stream. This experience was completely different. The route Eric's uses is north of the dam, where there is essentially no current. Instead of floating downstream, I found myself paddling continuously for about four hours similar to being on a lake. It was an unexpectedly strenuous workout, ten miles of continuously paddling for four hours straight, and by the end I was genuinely concerned that I could be injured. The staff was friendly and the equipment was fine, so this isn't a criticism of the business itself. My suggestion is simply that customers should be clearly told what they're signing up for. If you're athletic, experienced, or looking for a serious workout, this may be exactly what you want. But if you're expecting the kind of leisurely St. Croix float, this is not that experience. I have recovered completely, but I wish someone had said, "Just so you know, this isn't a float trip, you'll be paddling the whole way." That one conversation would have helped me choose a route that better matched what I was looking for.

Outstanding experience renting from Eric's Canoes recently. Highly recommend renting with Eric as…read more he hit all the bases for a safe and really enjoyable time on the river, including an informative website for easy reservations, excellent communications, friendly in person service during the rental, and first rate equipment.

We had a really disappointing experience with Windfall Equestrian. My family visited to see a horse…read moreand that same day, we made it clear that we wanted to move forward with purchasing him and would pay in cash pending the vet's clearance. We were simply waiting on final feedback from the vet and felt confident about the next steps. However, we were later told that the horse had been shown to another interested party who ended up placing a deposit. At no point during our visit or follow-up were we informed that a deposit was required to secure him. We absolutely would have placed a deposit immediately if that had been communicated. We were told an email had been sent, but it was missed during a busy workday. Given how time-sensitive these situations are, a quick phone call would have made all the difference--especially since we were only contacted by phone after the horse was no longer available.  Overall, the lack of clear and timely communication was extremely frustrating and left us heartbroken. We hope this feedback encourages better communication practices in the future so other families don't have a similar experience.

I started taking lessons with Windfall just under two months ago. I can honestly say, over these…read morepast few weeks I've learned more and progressed further in my riding journey than I have in my entire life!! Jennifer, Grace and Bri are all tremendous instructors -- very detailed and attentive. They all do such an amazing job explaining things -- each lesson something new "clicks" and I have a breakthrough! The horses are also fantastic and high quality. I can't wait to see where my journey takes me at Windfall!

I spent the afternoon in Stillwater, Minnesota. It is a small, scenic town located on the banks of…read morethe St. Croix river. I'm not feeling well, so we didn't do much walking. There were several specialty shops and small cafes. I liked the boat club and took photos of the riverboats. The river was frozen in spots so I wasn't able to take a boat ride. The town was bustling with locals and visitors. I plan to visit again during the summer. If you're even in the Minneapolis area, I highly suggest you visit this town and boat club.

So here is the deal...We rented a nice pontoon boat. We drove the nice pontoon boat down the river…read moreto a sandbar and hung out for an hour. When we tried to start our pontoon boat it was no longer nice. Our boat would not start (the starter had failed). We called the Stillwater boat club and 1hour and 45 minutes later they arrived with a different pontoon boat. Now, I could name the young man who brought the pontoon boat down for us but I don't want to get too personal. I just want to say that we were told, by the fore mentioned young man, that there would be a discount on the fuel and the rental to make up for our time marooned. Here is what we received: An approximate discount on fuel of $10 and a promised $50 discount on the next $490 pontoon rental (gas included). Moral of the story: If you would like to give up 20% of your time on a pontoon and receive a credit for that loss of enjoyment of 10%, go to the Stillwater Boat Club and Rentals. -John C.

Really wanted to have a fun day in the water with my grandson but so many mussels afraid he would…read morecut his foot on them and lots of weeds. The playground was amazing though

I enjoyed my in water course. Pat was good about answering questions leading up to the in water…read more Spencer was a great instructor. He was very detailed in what he was showing us and had us do. He was very patient with the 5 of us in his group. Two individuals had a hard time equalizing and he took his time with them till they were able to descend the required depth. He was very knowledgeable and gave advice in gear options. I enjoyed the in water experience and look forward to my future dives.

Update: We had Paul this time and he was wonderful! He made…read moreus feel comfortable and confident. He renewed our excitement for diving! It really is about finding the right instructor for you! Update: Spoke with the owner and another instructor. They were very apologetic and want to make it right. I am very happy with their professionalism and the collaborative nature of all the instructors to turn this around for us! Instructor was impatient, rude, not thorough, and belittled members of our group. Worst experience ever and honestly ruined scuba diving for me and my daughter. Run.

We had an amazing evening on our hot air balloon ride! Jim, our pilot, and the entire crew were…read morefriendly, professional, and incredibly informative. Jim shared fascinating stories and explained why weather conditions are so critical for a safe flight. He also pointed out landmarks along our route and made the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. Jim even helped us check a couple more items off our bucket list--we got to gently touch the St. Croix River and brush the top of a 40-foot tree! It was an unforgettable adventure. A few tips for anyone considering a hot air balloon ride: Safety always comes first, and that means the weather has to be just right. Aamodt's Hot Air Balloon Rides wants you to fly, but they can't control Mother Nature, so be patient if your flight is delayed or rescheduled, we waited 2 1/2 years for the perfect night. Again be patient, it's worth it. Wear a hat, especially if you're tall, because the heat from the burners can get pretty warm. If everyone in your basket agrees, bringing a small Bluetooth speaker for some background music can add to the experience. Also, be prepared to stand for the duration of the flight and know that you'll need to be reasonably agile to climb into and out of the basket. We had a 75-year-old gentleman in our basket who did great with a little assistance. When you think the experience can't get any better, they end it with champagne, a charcuterie board, and strawberries, giving you a chance to talk with the rest of the crew and the other balloon guests. Our favorite was Stephen, who captured wonderful pictures of our ride from the ground and then made us a keepsake hot air balloon out of a champagne cork and wire. Top notch! This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I highly recommend Aamodt's Hot Air Balloon Rides. A special thank you to all the people of Stillwater and everyone boating on the St. Croix River who waved and cheered as we floated overhead--you made an already incredible evening even more memorable!

This company was fantastic to work with. Scott and his team team are true professionals! The ride…read morewas super fun, the team was great and the post celebration was terrific. I highly recommend riding with this company.

I'll give this park 4 stars due to the large fenced area for the dog park, the picnic shelter,…read morerestrooms, small beach and the usually quiet wooded area. The parking lot is also large and there are hiking trails as well.

We bring our dogs here all the time. There is so much potential for this place. I wish North Branch…read morewould invest more into it. It is a great park regardless though.