Let’s be clear from the start. Reading one of these books will fall far down the list of activities to enjoy on a Midwestern summer weekend. These are the days we dream about on frigid February …

This issue is jam-packed with articles that will inspire you to get outside, explore new locations, and think about taking a more active role in championing and protecting the natural environments …

Climate.us has launched the full version of its new independent, nonprofit climate information website, creating a public-backed home for trusted climate science at a time when access to federal …

BOULDER JUNCTION – The Boulder Junction Community Foundation has celebrated a major milestone for the local community this season. Thanks to the remarkable generosity of its supporters, this …

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issued an executive order establishing the Iowa Office of Outdoor Recreation during a press conference at Lake Ahquabi State Park near Indianola. The office will be an …

The Coalition for Recreational Trails announced ten winners of its 2026 Tom Petri Recreational Trails Program Annual Achievement Awards, honoring outstanding use of federal Recreational Trails …

The High Falls at Grand Portage State Park attracts visitors seeking Minnesota’s highest waterfall. Thanks to a $1.1 million investment from Get Out MORE part of the trail system is scheduled for …

Camp Rutabaga is our annual, craft-inclusive gathering for paddlers hosted by Rutabaga Paddlesports. Set at Camp Manito-wish YMCA in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin, Camp Rutabaga features paddling …

A U.S. Senate committee advanced a legislative amendment by Mike Lee (R-Utah) that would repeal the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, threatening protections for nearly 45 million acres of …

State Reps. Dave Prestin, Greg Markkanen, Parker Fairbairn, and Karl Bohnak announced a plan to create a separate National Resources Commission that would oversee the Upper Peninsula. Currently, the …

Strava and Runna set a new global record on June 3, 2026, with 850,000 athletes completing 5Ks during their 24-hour “Global Running Day 5K with Runna” challenge. The massive participation totaled …

In 1976, five employees gathered inside a drafty, rented red barn in Waterloo, Wisconsin, with a radical question: Why aren't there any high-performance bicycles made in the United States? Armed with …

For more than a year, paddlers, cyclists, skiers, and other silent sport enthusiasts who like to document their trips in films and photos have been navigating a grey area, unsure whether the same …

Strava has announced a wide range of new and updated hiking features designed to support its growing international community. The updates span route planning, navigation, and social sharing, aiming …

Garmin celebrated both global running day and global cycling day with the release of its running and cycling data reports, highlighting how athletes around the world are recording runs and rides. …

Mountain House, offering freeze-dried meals since 1969, has unveiled a bold evolution in its brand strategy, tone, and visual identity. Designed to directly address customers’ needs at the …

Outside Interactive Inc.  announced an expanded editorial direction for Trail Runner and named Abby Levene Managing Editor of the brand. As trail running continues to evolve from a niche …

HydraPak, a global leader in high-performance hydration solutions for the run, bike, and outdoor industries, is expanding its commitment to run specialty stores through a focused growth strategy …

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources launched the first phase of its modernized electronic licensing system for anglers, hunters and trappers, replacing a system that has served the state …

The MCA is excited to sponsor the Minnesota Paddling Opener. Join us on the Mississippi River; events on June 12, 13 and 14th Paddling on the Mississippi is a sublime activity, and the Opener …