One of Minnesota’s greatest conservationists wrote beautifully of the “singing wilderness.” Sigurd Olson’s focus was his beloved canoe country of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Canada’s ...

Hiking is a great way to get outside, but for a totally different outdoor experience, I don't think anything beats paddling. Swapping your boots for a boat lets your arms and the river do the heavy ...

Dec. 27—ST. PAUL — First Day Hikes will take place at 12 Minnesota state parks on New Year's Day as part of a nationwide effort to connect people with the outdoors. The effort, spearheaded by the ...

This lakeside destination in Minnesota may not be a big city, but it offers plenty to do on both land and water, and it's ...

In a season all about traditions, First Day hikes have become a mainstay at state parks across the United States. The Department of Natural Resources has organized 13 guided hikes at state parks ...

Marty Walsh recently took time off to hike the bluff country of southeastern Minnesota to talk with landowners. It wasn't the first time. The Rochester man has put in the miles since 2019 to organize ...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says several state parks and trails in the southeast part of the state have been impacted by flooding and thus making some necessary closures.