Heading out on a hike is a fun way to stay active and pass time, especially in a pandemic. However early sunsets during the winter can make it easy to lose your way. The St. Louis County Rescue Squad shares important tips to stay oriented in the Northland wilderness.
Sisters Izzy and LeeAna Burley have been competing in archery since they were about five years old. Now the high schoolers are two of the top-25 compound archers in the north.
Ice skating can be a fun way to break up the winter monotony. While lakes and ponds aren't always in great condition, ice in Piedmont is kept up daily, all thanks to volunteers.
A late start to the snowy season made for exceptional ice skating conditions. A number of Northlanders took advantage of this, lacing up their skates to glide across lakes throughout the region.
When prepared, camping in the winter can be a fun and simple activity. Melody David-McKnight, a UMD recreation coordinator, shares some tips on how to have a successful winter camping excursion.
Michigan and Illinois have reached a deal with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to fund the next phase of a project to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes.
Gray wolves have been delisted as an endangered species as of Monday. Minnesota will now recognize two management zones. The northeastern part of the state has more protections for wolves. The southern two-thirds of the state has more flexibility to manage the population.