Thursday, October 1, 2026
Minnesota landscape photographer Bryan Hansel caught COVID early in 2024 and remained ill for months. “I remember not having any energy at all,” Hansel recalls, “just kind of …
The Upper Midwest has long been a mining province—from the iron ranges that built the Great Lakes steel belt to the copper camps of Michigan’s Keweenaw. Today, a new wave of proposals is …
The pursuit of human-powered recreation requires paying attention to three interconnected elements: the mental aspects of commitment, physical training, and using the best tools necessary to perform …
Iowa native Will Norris and Jane Bareikis of Crestwood, Ill. won the 2025 edition of the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon.Norris won the men’s race in 2:15:41; Bareikis led the women to the …
The 3-day event celebrates the crafts, customs, history, and stories inspired by winter. The school has also posted the Winter/Spring 2026 digital course catalog. With over 170 new traditional …
REI Co-op CEO Mary Beth Laughton shared a three-year strategic plan with employees, saying the company will have to make difficult decisions to grow sales and build customer trust. Laughton …
Outdoor Retailer organizers announced the show will be in Minneapolis, Minn., from Aug. 19 to 21, 2026, and industry stakeholders will now lead the planning of the event. After gathering …
In 1967 under the guidance of Bruce and Patricia Hannon, the non-profit Committee on Allerton Park was formed in opposition to the construction of the Army Corps of Engineers’ Oakley Reservoir …
This winter, avoid cabin fever by joining the Winter 100 Challenge. From November 1st to February 28th, hike, snowshoe or cross country ski for 100 miles and receive an embroidered commemorative …
The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program is a rare bipartisan success story in Wisconsin. For decades, it has protected our natural resources while boosting local economies across the state. …
Over the month of October, we lose almost an hour of daily sunlight. The weather is getting cooler. The race calendar is starting to wind down for the season. All good reasons to add reading a good …
Ironman Wisconsin, Twin Cities Marathon, Whistlestop Marathon, Chicago Marathon, The Day Across Minnesota. By the time this issue reaches you, most of these iconic Midwestern endurance events …
Of the 50 largest marathons in the U.S. in 2024, 28 of them were sold out prior to race day. That compares with only seven of the 50 that sold out early in 2019. The growth of marathon running has …
Luxury outdoor stays like yurts, domes and treehouses now match tents as campers’ top accommodation choice in the U.S., according to the RMS* 2025 State of Outdoor Hospitality Report. RMS North …
How much money have you spent this year pursuing outdoor recreation in Wisconsin? Runners, cyclists, paddlers, hikers, campers, and cross country skiers are passionate about their sports. Embracing …
Haaland, the first Native American cabinet secretary in U.S. history, will speak on October 11, 2025 at the Minneapolis Event Centers as part of the Friends of the Boundary Waters Northwoods Gala. …
The global fitness tracker market is expected to more than triple by 2032, climbing from $52.29 billion in 2024 to $189.98 billion, according to a new report from Verified Market Research. …
The Bouldering Project opened the first Twin Cities location in Minneapolis 7 years ago. The company announced the opening of a second location in St. Paul. Located at 42 W Water just across the …
Children’s experiences with the outdoors have evolved since Silent Sports started publishing in 1984. Older generations recall a “come home when the street lights turn on” approach …
A renewed effort to safeguard Wisconsin’s lands, waters, and outdoor heritage is underway with the introduction of new legislation to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. …