A Guide to Minnesota’s Natural Escapes—Away From Crowds
Places and activities for outdoor release during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Minnesota DNR’s input
5 Less-Crowded Parks to Visit in the Twin Cities
Opt for exploring a quieter Minnesota park this spring, instead of heading to your favorite state park
A Guide to Backyard Camping—S’mores Hacks and Campfire Stories Included
A night under the stars at home is easy with these backyard camping tips
Ray Aponte Helps Northside Youth Embrace the Outdoors
Loppet Foundation’s new Adventures Director uses activities like cross-country skiing to inspire local students
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
Where in MN Are All These Books?
There are more than 1.5 million volumes of local history
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
Minnesota’s Natural Beauty Isn’t Set in Stone
We lost a state landmark going into 2020, reminding us to get out and explore while we can
Watch: Feeding Time at Swan Park
A live cam captures the wintering swans of Monticello
Watch: Winona Ryder Visits Minnesota for Super Bowl Ad, Locals Seem Confused
The ”Stranger Things” star explains how she was named after Winona, Minnesota, in a behind-the-scenes teaser
