Maple-Tapping Season Is Short and Sweet in Minnesota
March through April, squeeze the most out of maple tapping in Stearns County—and stick around for ceramics and hard cider
Meet Minnesota’s Ice-Fishing Social Media Influencer
Jenny Anderson ice fishes across Minnesota’s lakes, showing followers that the outdoors are for all—and sharing with us her favorite spots and fellow influencers
Reasons to Love a Frozen Lake Minnetonka
Not just for summer, here's what to eat, drink, and do at the lake—including a new sled-dog derby, ice golf, and snowga
How to Spend a Winter Weekend in Northfield
The area delivers unique charm, beauty, and possibility—from its mini beverage boom to its winter wonders
Your Fall Guide to Sioux Falls
Downshift, tap nostalgia, and explore Sioux Falls’ surroundings with a southeast South Dakota trek
How to Glamp on the St. Croix River
Enjoy paddling without tying your vacation to it along the upper and middle St. Croix River
Why You Should Try Hammock Camping
New comforts, greater immersion, lighter weight during your outdoor adventures
All the Reasons White Bear Lake Won Our “Best MN Town” Contest
From food and philanthropy to arts and education, this northeast-metro suburb beat out the rest
Get Caught on Fly Fishing
Why Ashley Peters and so many others are up to their knees in fly fishing
Brainerd's Ice Fishing Extravaganza Moves Past Controversy
After putting a scandal to bed, the world's biggest charitable ice fishing tournament returns—as do thousands to Gull Lake