Category Archives: Hoigaards

Still The Queen

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Linda

The family home I’ve known since 1962, 26 acres of gentleman farm just outside Minneapolis, Minnesota has been sold and will be developed as a community for many families to enjoy a very special place to live.  That means that … Continue reading →

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Moving Day 2014

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Linda

The tulip, one of the first spring flowers, is the symbol for Parkinson’s disease.  A colorful reminder about the National Paarkinson Foundations’ Moving Day this Saturday.  Moving Day Walk is a fun, inspiring fundraising event that unites families, friends and communities in … Continue reading →

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Your New Poles

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Linda

You’ve tried Nordic walking and have fallen in love with the rhythm of the poles and all the fitness benefits.  Now it’s time to buy your own poles so you can do it everyday. A word of warning here, equipment … Continue reading →

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Go into the Woods!

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Linda

One of my favorite places to walk is the MN Landscape Arboretum.  Today we were here for Arboretum Outdoors with Hoigaards.  I love my job!  I got to come out and do 2 beautiful walks on trail this afternoon.  The … Continue reading →

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Dancing in the Rain!

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Linda

ok, so we weren’t dancing we were Nordic Walking once again in the rain.  Will it ever end here in Minnesota?  It’s been wet and cold since we got home the end of March.  Gardens and yards are very green … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Surprises by Nature

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Linda

When in nature, prepared to be surprised Arboretum Outdoors with Hoigaards…it was almost 7pm and it was getting dark, another storm on it’s way.  We’d walked the 3 Mile Drive clockwise, doing all the uphills, and slipped into the wild … Continue reading →

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It’s a Nordic Walking Week

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Linda

If you’re looking for Nordic Walking in your neighborhood chances are that we’ll be there this week 🙂  It’s the first full week of Nordic Walking programs, just look what we have on the calendar!  Don’t forget that we’ll be … Continue reading →

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Let the Season Begin!

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Linda

This week is the official beginning of the Nordic Walking Season here in Minnesota.  We kicked off the week with the new St Louis Park Walking group on Monday morning and ended the day with a Taste of Nordic Walking … Continue reading →

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Spring Classes On the Calendar!

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Linda

Winter got you down?  Miss walking outdoors with your poles?  Spring is just around the corner! Follow up on your resolutions to get outdoors more and enjoy a new fitness activity.

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New Vision for Hoigaard’s Outdoor Women

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Linda

One of the many hats I wear is that of the Coordinator for Hoigaard’s Outdoor Women, fondly known as HOW.  As a women’s outdoor program it is unique in that it is sponsored and supported by a family owned specialty … Continue reading →

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