Spring has arrived. The long winter has been replaced with sunshine, blue skies and favorite paths cleared of the ice and snow that kept some of us inside training on treadmills and bike trainers. …

Piece by piece, outdoor enthusiasts build a gear kit customized to their activities and favorite locations. Common items in a daypack include a pocketknife or multitool, a water bottle, matches, a …

The 50th-anniversary celebration marks more than a corporate milestone for Trek; it highlights the company’s place in the history of American bicycle manufacturing. Trek will open its headquarters …

Gov. Tony Evers signed into law bipartisan legislation that officially designates a 250-mile bike trail along the western border of the state. The Mississippi River Trail runs through 10 states, from …

Let’s face it – we all get a little fussy when something is in our way. After all, we have somewhere to be, something to do. But when our way is barricaded and we become separated from loved ones …

A video camera installed by the University of Minnesota’s Voyageurs Wolf Project captured movements of a female cougar and three kittens. The discovery marks the first time in more than 100 years …

The Minnesota DNR is introducing a “same day pay then stay” model for camping in state forest campgrounds. Under this model, campers will pay for their campsite before occupying it. The …

For more than half a century, Northland College’s Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute championed the kind of conservation stewardship embodied in Olson’s lifetime of environmental work and his …

The Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge, one of the largest adventure races in the United States, is returning to the Stevens Point/Plover area this Memorial Day weekend with over 300 racers already …

Mary Anderson remembers the old days when running races were timed with stop watches, and competitors filled out paper entry forms and didn’t know the color of the complimentary t-shirts until they …

On January 28, paddlers interested in visiting the Boundary Waters Canoe Area flooded the Forest Service website to register for permits. Despite the flurry of registrations, more than 40% of the …

Ultrarunning is not for the faint of heart. Balancing the demands of extensive training with family life and running a bike shop only increases the challenge. Yet, Plymouth’s Josh McDole has …

RaceRaves announced the results of a poll identifying the best half marathon races in all 50 states. Iowa The Des Moines Half Marathon Features a tree-lined route with start and finish …

As we move into spring, there are numerous elections taking place around the Midwest this year. Some of those leaving office have been enormous cheerleaders for silent sports—both through …

USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Award has nominated Gooseberry Falls State Park for its Best State Park category. Fans of the park can vote daily through Monday, May 11 at noon. This popular …

Lake State Mountaineering’s opening in May of 2025 in Minneapolis’ North Loop marked not just a new retail storefront, but the filling of a void in the Twin Cities’ outdoor scene left by the …

Picture a cabin nestled along the shore of a Northwoods lake. Tethered to the dock, a 16-foot canoe bobs in gentle waves. Its composite hull is a brilliant candy-apple red, and its trim and supports …

We welcome the change of seasons. Most people who embrace fitness find a way to stay engaged in the winter. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, winter hiking, or, if necessary, spending time on a …

The Wisconsin Climbers Association conducted an economic impact study that examined rock climbing use, spending patterns, and visitor characteristics at Devil’s Lake State Park during the 2025 …

USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards has nominated Gooseberry Falls State Park for the Best State Park category. Fans of the park can vote daily through Monday, May 11, at noon. This iconic …