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Snowy winters in the Lake Superior snowbelt will likely continue. Walker posing on a plowed sidewalk drift in Munising Michigan.

Historic El Niño Could Reshape Winter Weather Across the Midwest and World

Winter is supposed to arrive with frozen lakes, snow-packed ski trails, and snowplows growling before sunrise. This year, that script could get flipped. One of the strongest El Niño events on record …

Bookshelf

Day by day, minute by minute, the days are getting shorter. There’s no reason to stop spending every available minute outside pursuing your favorite way to move through wild places. At the same …

Share the Love

Every Silent Sports reader shares a deeply personal relationship with Mother Nature. Cyclist or runner, paddler or cross-country skier, car camper or backpacker, we embrace the physical, …

Minnesota state parks license plate contest accepting design entries Sept. 15-Oct. 31

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources informed residents they may begin submitting their designs for the next state parks and trails license plate. Entries will be accepted at …

Minnesota DNR cancels one of Twin Metal’s mineral leases

On Sept. 11, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) canceled one of two existing Twin Metals’ mineral leases in Northern Minnesota. Twin Metals has dozens of leases in …

The Great(est) Lake Superior Swim

“The greatest gift we have is this lake,” says Matt Evans, standing waist-high in Lake Superior, the hem of his T-shirt bobbing on the surface. “Today we’re here to celebrate it.” He’s …

Blackhawk

Tucked into the start of the Driftless Region, just a few miles west of Madison, Wisconsin, lies Blackhawk Ski and Mountain Bike Club. Founded in 1947 when a group of ski jumpers organized …

The Superior Tour route is filled with quirky landmarks

A Superior Tour

Customarily, I don’t plan my adventures very far in the future, maybe four or five months. But this trip was different. I had planned to ride my bike around Lake Superior, a distance of 1,500 miles …

Bicycling around Lake Superior, riders will encounter many roadside attractions.

A Superior Tour

Customarily, I don’t plan my adventures very far in the future, maybe four or five months. But this trip was different. I had planned to ride my bike around Lake Superior, a distance of 1,500 miles …

Fungi emit all sorts of smells while they are living and dying. Mushrooms are a common sight along damp portage trails after fall rains begin.

Wild Notes

September is the Best Season to Explore Wild Places

White-tailed deer seek nutritious aquatic vegetation in the summer.

Wild Notes

A Window into Wild Places

Doyne Park

Wild Notes

Summer Doesn’t Last Forever

The Driftless Area quickly dismisses notions of the Midwest being at.

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Briefs

- The U.S. Forest Service has ended its special fire control operations
  
  Federal oﬃcials have declared the forest fires that raged across northeastern Minnesota this summer 100% contained. A lightning strike on July …
- Salomon and IRONMAN Announce Five-Year Global Partnership
  
  In 2027, Salomon will become IRONMAN Global Premier Partner through 2031 across performance and lifestyle footwear, apparel and technical bags …
- Seasonal Closure Information for Superior NF Campgrounds
  
  Superior National Forest’s developed and rustic campgrounds are moving to seasonal closures. Dispersed and backcountry camping, as well as …
- Closure Orders Exhibits Adjusted to Reopen Recreation Areas
  
  The Superior National Forest continues to reopen wildfire-impacted recreation areas inside and outside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness …
- U.S. Riders cover an estimated 62 million miles on eBikes powered by a Bosch System
  
  Since the first eBikes equipped with the Bosch smart system reached riders in the United States, those riders have covered an estimated 62 …
- Leading Smartwatch Brands Overestimate Calories Burned by 25 Percent
  
  New research shows popular smartwatches can overestimate calories burned during exercise by 15–25 percent, with Apple Watch the most accurate …

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Wisconsin Public Radio welcomes Silent Sports contributor Timothy Bauer

Listen to Silent Sports contributor Timothy Bauer talking about fall paddling opportunities in Wisconsin during the Lee Rayburn Show on Wisconsin Public Radio.

Wisconsin Public Radio features Silent Sports

LISTEN: Editor Lou Dzierzak talks with Wisconsin Public Radio host Lee Rayburn about how Silent Sports caters to outdoor enthusiasts throughout the Upper Midwest including runners, cyclists, paddlers, cross-country skiers and others.

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