Outdoor & Sporting
Time outside, well spent hiking, water life, sporting traditions, and classic Great Lakes pursuits.
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The History of the Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener
Half a million people on the water before noon. Boats launched in the dark. Coffee in thermoses, walleyes on stringers, and a sitting governor somewhere in the mix,…
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Stewarding the Great Lakes: Five Ways You Can Make an Impact This Earth Day
As the largest freshwater system on Earth, and holding 20% of the world’s freshwater, the Great Lakes are a spectacle to behold and a resource to protect for…
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Exploring the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
What makes the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) unlike anything else is its continuity. Today’s paddlers cross the same lakes, follow the same portage trails, and camp…
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The Tradition of Great Lakes Surfing
If you’ve ever stood on the shore of Lake Michigan on a gray November morning and watched six-foot waves roll in off the water, you already know the…
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A Guide to Dark Parks and Stargazing Spots in the Great Lakes
There’s no denying that the Great Lakes region boasts some of the best Dark Parks in the United States. From watching northern lights wisp across the sky to…
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The Spring Bounty: Foraging and Fishing on the Great Lakes
For the local outdoor enthusiast, Great Lakes spring foraging and fishing represent the true start of the year. Spring isn’t just about warmer weather; it’s about the harvest…