The best Minnesota State Parks for backpacking up north
Whether you’re new to backpacking or more experienced, Minnesota State Parks offer delightful backpacking campsites for everyone.
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Beginner’s guide to camping in the Superior National Forest Part II – 3 top campgrounds
Escape the crowds at state and national parks. Learn why you must visit the campgrounds in the Superior National Forest this year, including these 3 favorites for new campers.
New film explores the dark skies of Minnesota-Ontario
‘Northern Nights, Starry Skies’ features inspiring images, cultural knowledge, and light pollution threats.
5 great places to hike or snowshoe in Minnesota this winter
Winter in northeastern Minnesota is a magical experience. These five trails will show you the best hiking and snowshoeing the region offers.
The ultimate Northeast Minnesota winter bucket list
The arrowhead of Minnesota is spectacular any time of year, but winter is an experience you’ll never forget. In places that can feel quite crowded during summer and fall, you could go miles and miles without seeing anyone else.
Beginner’s guide to snowshoeing in Northeast Minnesota
Snowshoeing in Minnesota is one of the best outdoor winter activities. It’s easy to learn. There’s a low cost of entry. It’s something just about everyone can do. Here’s everything you need to know to start snowshoeing in the Quetico-Superior region.
Connecting students to the dark skies of Voyageurs and Boundary Waters
Bringing natural night skies to more people is the goal of a mobile classroom and online camera.
Film about Emily Ford’s winter crossing of Boundary Waters to premiere at Banff Festival and online
“A Voice for the Wild” documents the Duluth-based adventurer’s 200-mile trek in February 2022.
In search of the North Shore’s best fall colors at Oberg and Leveaux Mountains
Minnesota’s North Shore is full of jaw-dropping fall colors overlooks. Enjoy a tour of two of the best at Oberg and Leveaux Mountains.
5 tips to enjoy fall colors in Northeastern Minnesota without the crowds
There’s a tiny window when trees in Northeastern Minnesota display epic fall colors. Here are 5 tips to enjoy the colors without the crowds.
New Yorker podcast documents sounds and experiences of Boundary Waters canoe trip
“I came here with my recorder hoping to capture what so envelops me here,” says Alex Kotlowitz about the BWCA. “The mournful wails of loons at night, the lakes telling stories, the skies shouting…”
Canoeists cross Quetico Park on 600-mile Path of the Paddle expedition
Month-long trip intended to promote and develop paddling part of Canadian cross-country canoe trail.
Twin Lakes Trail Day Hike: Bean and Bear Lakes Loop
Bean and Bear Lakes is a crown jewel of the Superior Hiking Trail. Learn what to expect and how to prepare for a memorable day on the trail.
Must-see: majestic Minnesota waterfalls
Watch the Arrowhead region’s waterfalls roar through emerald green forests in spring, discover these spectacular waterfall hikes and plan a road trip to remember.
Adventurer Emily Ford faced slush, wind, ice in 200-mile Boundary Waters crossing
Ford says she’d cross a thousand miles of wilderness to help more kids experience the outdoors, and her fundraising will make sure some do.
10 questions to ask before booking your first (or twenty-first) Boundary Waters permit
Ready for the solitude and challenge of the BWCAW? Here are some key questions to ask yourself before booking your first Boundary Waters permit.
A winter weekend at Lake Vermilion State Park
“There are so many wonderful winter getaways in Minnesota – on our bucket list: the new camper cabins at Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park…”
Beautiful beginner snowshoe route – George Washington Pines
“George Washington Pines is the best trail I know of for beginner snowshoers. At two and a half miles, it’s short and easy to complete in about an hour. The trail itself is flat, so other than making your way over the banks created by snowplows, there are no challenging hills or obstacles to maneuver.”
Duluth woman will cross Boundary Waters to support wilderness education
Emily Ford will follow up inspiring trip last winter with trip along the frozen Border Route.
Sigurd Olson’s wilderness retreat featured in new video
“I named this place Listening Point because only when one comes to listen, only when one is aware and still, can things be seen and heard.” Stunning new footage of Listening Point is narrated with the influential essay…