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Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), announced over $32 million in federal funding for 49 local transportation improvement projects in communities …

New Study Reinforces Benefits of Running

A new study of Peace Runners 773’s Out West Run 13.1 training program found that participants experienced meaningful gains in mental health, physical activity, workplace productivity, and community …

Burning restrictions are reduced in northeastern Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has removed Class III burning restrictions in Cook, Lake, and northern St. Louis counties, effective Monday, August 24, at 12:01 p.m. Recent rain has …

Administration Plans to Rescind Roadless Rule

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA or Department) has proposed rescinding the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule (2001 Roadless Rule), which established broad prohibitions on road …

Pirelli Tire Becomes Official Partner of U.S. Ski & Snowboard

Pirelli Tire announced a new multi-year partnership with the U.S. Ski & Snowboard, becoming an Official Partner of the organization through the 2028-2029 season. The agreement increases Pirelli's …

Sauna session boosts immune cells

A 30-minute sauna session may put an athlete’s immune system on higher alert. Finnish researchers found that sauna heat, paired with a short cold shower, increased every type of white blood cell …

Minnesota DNR hosts open house at the Hubbel Pond WMA

The Minnesota DNR is celebrating 75 years of WMAs in Minnesota in 2026. Events like the Hubbel Pond WMA open house encourage people to visit Minnesota’s diverse WMAs to see all they have to …

July 2026 Called the Hottest Month on Record

The contiguous United States recorded its hottest month ever in July, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. July averaged 76.89 degrees Fahrenheit (24.94 degrees …

National Park Service Announces Rules to Promote Mobility Devices

The National Park Service has announced a final rule that updates decades-old regulations to establish a modern framework for managing powered micromobility devices, including e-scooters, hoverboards …

Minnesota Communities Receive Tree Planting Grants

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has awarded nearly $5 million in Community Tree Planting Grants to 33 communities. Funded by the Minnesota State Legislature, the grant increases urban …

Minnesota DNR Invites Wildlife Conversations

Everyone interested in wildlife is invited to chat with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ wildlife managers in DNR offices across the state, or by phone, on Thursday, Aug. 20 from 10 …

The long-awaited Meyers Beach accessible path project has begun. A partnership between the National Park Service , the National Park Foundation , and Friends of the Apostle Islands, the $690,000 …

Wisconsin will open its first certified forest bathing trail.  Located just south of Eagle River in Vilas County, the quarter-mile Tara Lila trail will offer self-guided mindfulness activities …

A Superior Tour

Customarily, I don’t plan my adventures very far in the future, maybe four or five months. But this trip was different. I had planned to ride my bike around Lake Superior, a distance of 1,500 miles …

A non-motorized trail system is planned at a 654-acre forest reserve in Northern Michigan. Formerly known as “White Mountain,” the hilly forest with panoramic views of Lake Charlevoix is now …

Isle Royale Heritage Alliance Launched

National Park Service officials announced the launch of the Isle Royale Heritage Alliance, a new effort to advance coordinated protection and improvement of Isle Royale National Park's historic …

A Balanced Approach

Over the last few years, hikers often encounter other folks on trail swinging a pair of trekking poles. The usual reaction is a skeptical, “I don’t need poles.” That skepticism changes after …

Resources for Minnesota Fires, Air Quality Conditions and Closures

Explore Minnesota’s Travel Advisory page is the central hub, with links to official sources and to Northeast Minnesota tourism organizations that provide accurate and timely conditions. …

Discovering Dodgeville

While many silent sports enthusiasts flock to Driftless towns like Viroqua and Spring Green, Wisconsin, Dodgeville and its surrounding area is often overlooked. Founded by Henry Dodge in 1827, the …

Impermanece

Sue Leaf has crafted a book that is a great read for all who love our nearby Lake Superior. and its neighboring lands. She weaves a history of her family’s connection to the Lake with much …

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