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Trek limits speeds on e-bikes and e-MTBs

 Trek Bicycle announced that all electric mountain bikes the company sells will be class 1, be limited to 20 mph assisted speed, and will not have a throttle. Other Trek e-bikes, for use on …

Doyne Park

The first thing you notice about Doyne Park is what it doesn’t look like. There’s no sweeping entrance, no dramatic signage. You come in off a side street on Milwaukee’s west side, drop down a …

UCLA Researchers Develop Sunscreen that Reduces White Appearance

UCLA researchers have developed a mineral sunscreen formulation that significantly reduces the white, chalky cast that keeps many people from wearing sun protection daily.  For decades, …

Outdoor recreation participation in the United States reached a record 183.2 million Americans in 2025, according to the new Outdoor Participation Trends Report released today by Outdoor Industry …

New Research Notes ADHD Traits More Common in Runners

A new research study reports ADHD traits may be exhibited more often in endurance runners than in the general population. ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is a neurodevelopmental …

Garmin acquires TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic

Garmin Ltd. announced it has acquired the TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic training platforms for athletes and coaches. The acquisition supports Garmin’s fitness ecosystem with customizable coaching …

Approximately 58.9% of 60 to 69-year-olds are meeting physical activity guidelines compared with 57.6% of 18-29 year olds, according to a study of about 1.9 million UK adults. The Our Future …

Forest Service Announces Partial Reopening of the BWCA

The Superior National Forest will implement a partial reopening of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) starting Thursday, July 30. Forty-one entry points in the central and eastern …

Leave No Trace announced a new partnership with Teravail, a brand dedicated to helping riders explore beyond the pavement. By supporting Leave No Trace in 2026, Teravail is investing in rider …

Protecting 1.5 million acres of Wisconsin Northwoods, the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest offers an abundance of summer adventures, including hiking, camping, gravel and mountain biking, and …

Minnesota DNR Seeks Comments on Proposed Tamarack Mining Project

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comments on the scoping documents for a state Environmental Impact Statement for the Tamarack Mining Project. The EIS will …

Tamara Thomsen, a Maritime Archaeologist for the Wisconsin Historical Society, has been involved in the discovery of more than 100 shipwrecks across the Great Lakes. In 2014, she was inducted into …

Minnesota Seeks New License Plate Designs

In 2016, Minnesotans helped design and choose the current state parks and trails license plate. In 2026,Minnesotans are invited to put their creativity to the test and show their love for state parks …

Trek Bicycle

From a red barn in rural Wisconsin to one of the most recognized names in global cycling, Trek Bicycle Corporation has spent five decades shaping how the world rides bicycles. As the company …

Superior National Forest is extending Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) permit cancellations to Friday, July 24th, as wildfires continue to threaten the region.  This decision gives …

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will activate Class IV burning restrictions beginning 12:01 p.m., Monday, July 20, for Cook, Koochiching, Lake and northern St. Louis counties, and also …

Royal Robbins announced that its Expedition III Shirt, featuring the brand's proprietary Mosquito Protection Technology (MPT), has been named a winner of the 2026 Red Dot Award for innovative product …

Multiple Fires Lead USFS to Close all BWCA Entry Points

"Beginning Tuesday, July 14, 2026, no visitors will be allowed to enter the BWCAW, including for day use," noted the published note to outfitters..  USFS crews will begin moving visitors out of …

There is always a moment, or perhaps different moments, that we come to know and remember well when exploring Wisconsin’s landscape. It might come while soaking in the panoramic view from the …

Mining has been central to the Midwest’s economy for over a century, especially in northeastern Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. The region’s iron ore fueled the U.S. steel industry and …

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