Gallery

One of our earliest dates —swimming and sunning on Pelican Lake in Breezy Point, MN: August 2021.

Katy and Hudson both lived in the Twin Cities but only met a couple times before he moved back to Breezy Point. Every time he drove down for a date, Hudson took her exploring the local waterways.

Once Katy moved up to Brainerd, MN, they started going on a lot more adventures together.

Hamming it up at Fritz Loven Park: September 2022.

Enjoying the Brainerd Area Rodeo on a couples’ date with Hudson’s parents, brother, and now sister-in-law: September 2022.

Hudson took Katy to Itasca State Park for her birthday, and she got to cross the headwaters of the Mississippi. Now she feels like a true Minnesotan: September 2022.

Biking the Paul Bunyan Trail with the Gattons. This was their first time on a tandem bike, and they didn’t crash. That’s a good sign: October 2022.

Joining a small group at Timberwood Church was a great suggestion from Hudson—even if the cornhole games get a little rowdy: October 2022.

Even after they finished dating long distance, regular phone calls and check-ins have been a must.

Ice skating at Gregory Park, next to Katy’s apartment: January 2023.

A day hike into the Pillsbury Forest: February 2023.

Meeting Hudson’s extended family has been really fun. The Kingsbury Clan is full of heart: April 2023.

The Cuyuna Iron Mine Pit Lakes are a great place to meet friends for a paddle or a swim: May 2023.

They’ve loved eating out with friends every couple months. B•Meri is a must-visit for all you foodies.

Hitting up Triangle Ice Cream for the best treats of the summer: June 2023.

Blue Moon ice cream tastes like orange (but not beer).

The smolder is real.

Brunch in Coeur d’Alene, ID for Katy’s birthday: September 2023.

Hiking up a forest fire trail in Warren, ID: September 2023.

The two turned out to be big fans of Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota: September 2023.

On their way to sushi date night: October 2023.

Hudson is on his way to be a certified firefighter for Pequot Lakes, MN. Of course, Katy has to test out his gear to make sure it’s up to spec: February 2024.

Hiking to Sawmill Dome on the North Shore for Valentine’s: February 2023.