DULUTH, Minn. – Birds are migrating to their winter homes in Central and South America, and Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory in Duluth is a fantastic place to watch them fly overhead. In this weeks’s Great Outdoors, we take you to Hawk Ridge where a lot of work is being done to study migratory birds. “Birds are everywhere and so I…
CARLTON, Minn. — Angela Line loves her life out in the country. Her farm in Carlton has now become fun for more than just her family. “We’ve wanted to do this for many many years,” Line says. “We quit milking a few years ago – a year and a half ago. So we needed to diversify.” Just in time for…
DULUTH, Minn. – The DWP trail provides beautiful views along West Duluth’s hillside, but the old railroad bed isn’t officially open for public use. The DWP, a city owned abandoned railroad corridor, runs ten miles along Duluth’s hillside. “This trail is beautiful and I say that and, if you put this on the news, people are going to show up,…
In this week’s Great Outdoors, we head to the North Shore Inline Marathon! Categories: Great Outdoors, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. – Getting outside for a walk can be a great way to relieve stress after a long day. We take a look at how some medical students are using nature to get some much needed relaxation. “Something I do for destressing is just walking outside and enjoying nature,” says Christopher Wiger, a first year medical student at UMD….
DULUTH, Minn. – Walking or running along Duluth’s lakewalk can be a great way to get outside, but it can sometimes be lonely going by yourself. In this week’s Great Outdoors, we tell you about a group who walks and runs as a community. “Sometimes the biggest challenge of getting out and being active is just having a time and…
DULUTH, Minn. – Throughout the year, 4-H offers a variety of community learning programs designed to help kids explore something new. In this week’s Great Outdoors, FOX 21’s Matt Van Winkle takes us to the St. Louis River for the club’s first hooked-on-fishing event. Categories: Great Outdoors, News, News – Latest News
WRENSHALL, Minn. – The Northland is receiving ample amounts of rain this season, causing some local farmers to wish for higher ground. CSA farming is much more than freshly picked produce on your table. “You’re never going to master nature; you’re never going to master Mother Nature,” said Farmer Rick Dalen, Northern Harvest Farm. It’s almost time for books and…
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In this week’s Great Outdoors, we meet up with the Northland Paddlers Alliance. The group is working with UMD to offer community paddling nights to give families a unique opportunity to try paddle boarding and canoeing. FOX 21 photojournalist Graham Hakala reports. Categories: Great Outdoors, News, News – Latest News
SUPERIOR, Wis. – In this week’s Great Outdoors, we meet up with 4H horse competitors in Superior who are sharing their passion and skills along the way. Categories: Great Outdoors, News, News – Latest News
The vast wilderness of the Boundary Waters is in our backyard with thousands of visitors a year. It has the highest point in Minnesota and some of the oldest rock on Earth. But what about the weather when you head into the wilderness? How can you prepare? Our very own Meteorologist Brittney Merlot recently spent a lot of time in…
BAYFIELD, Wis. – What better way to get outside than paddling in a boat just inches above the world’s biggest freshwater lake? In this week’s Great Outdoors, we take you sea kayaking on Lake Superior. “Kayaking is just a really neat adventure with getting to actually use your own body to propel yourself across the water,” says sea kayaker Molly…
From burgers and brats to pork and chicken kabobs, grills across the country were filled with a variety of food for the 4th of July. FOX 21’s Matt Van Winkle shows us how some local businesses prepared for the holiday. Categories: Business, Great Outdoors, News
ISLAND LAKE, Minn. – In this week’s Great Outdoors we head to Island Lake where they’re gearing up for a busy 4th of July weekend. Summer is officially here so a few things come to mind like cabins, lakes, your grill, family and friends and of course your favorite beverages. Island Lake sits just 20 miles north of Duluth. With…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – Last week more than 700 students from all across the country came together for the 17th annual Wildfire Academy in Grand Rapids. For Dan Kibat, the academy at Itasca Community College has been about taking in as much information as he can before he starts his first job with the Conservation Corps in Grand Rapids. “Being…
DULUTH, Minn. – Hundreds of youth baseball players from across the Northland were in Duluth this past weekend for Western Duluth Little League’s annual Roger Peterson Baseball Tournament. In tonight’s Great Outdoors, Fox 21’s Matt Van Winkle shows us to the sights and sounds from the diamonds. Categories: Community, Great Outdoors, News, News – Latest News
DULUTH, Minn. – As the popularity of mountain biking continues to grow in Duluth, more and more women are starting to get involved with the sport. At Spirit Mountain, a full class is on hand for a “Ladies Only” Mountain Bike 101 class. “We’re just going to go over balance on your bike, braking, shifting a little bit,” said Dee…
PROCTOR, Minn. – Biking can be one of the most fun ways to enjoy summer in the Northland for kids and for adults. In this week’s Great Outdoors, we take you to Proctor for their first ever Bike Rodeo. “It’s fun for doing stunts and getting the air in your face and have fresh air,” said Isaac Bogatzki, who was…
ISLAND LAKE, Minn- It’s the pursuit of the catch, that has so many of Minnesota’s anxious anglers up well before dawn and hitting the water at first light. Youth Angler, Keegan Charnley says, “We had to wake up pretty early to get here, but, well we’ve had a few bites.” For Keegan Charnley and is father Richie, they look forward…
DULUTH, Minn. — If you love to hit the trails up north now that it’s spring, listen up. Protect yourself from ticks. “Ticks come out after we get so many days in a row of temperatures above 45 or 50,” explains Dr. Justin Dahl from Happy Trails Animal Hospital in Superior. “So when we kind of have what we had…
DULUTH, Minn.- The recent cold weather is delaying the hatching of mosquito eggs, but that doesn’t mean they’re not coming. And it doesn’t even mean there will be fewer mosquitoes. “Every time there is a freeze or a frost, it’s going to knock down most of the mosquitoes that are out there,” said Mark Fenlason, Owner of Mosquito Squad. In fact, the…
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s that time of year. Smelt are running through the waters of the Northland. In this week’s Great Outdoors, we explore the smelting tradition and how much people love to eat these small, silver fish. “I love smelt and haven’t had any for a long time.” The smelt are running and Northlanders are casting their nets to…
Although it’s been rainy and chilly to start the week, Spring is here and many are gearing up for the camping season. Local outdoor experts spoke with FOX 21 to give some tips on having a successful trip. “As soon as the weather begins to warm up and the days get longer you start thinking about camping,” said Greg Pinther,…
Great Outdoors Spring Kayaking
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DULUTH, Minn. – Living in the Northland, most people have seen and heard snowmobiles buzzing through the snow during the winter months. Over at UMD, a group of students has been working hard, designing a new, cleaner sled and they’re already seeing the results pay off. “When we first started we were just barely trying to get something to work,”…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The St. Louis River Summit is happening at UW-Superior. We’ll take a look at how important the St. Louis River is to our region and how Northlanders use it for all kinds of outdoor recreation. “Once I was out kayaking in the St. Louis River on opening day of fishing.” says Deanna Erickson, the Education Coordinator for…
DULUTH, Minn.- Sam Mahoney was a snowboarder 7 years ago, before he sustained a tragic injury that stopped him from pursuing the sport he loved “I never got back on the snow it’s something I always wanted to try,” said Mahoney. But thanks to courage Kenney, Mahoney has the chance to hit the slopes, once again. The Courage Kenney Nordic…
DULUTH, Minn. – We’re learning the recent mid-winter warm-up has not impacted business at local bait shops in the Northland. Store owners at Chalstrom’s Bait and Tackle, and Fisherman’s Corner tell FOX 21 it’s been the best year for ice fishing business in the past five years. It’s a passion for many, only Mother Nature can deny. “Once you’re into…
For only the second time in 44 years all ski races set for this weekend’s Annual American Birkebeiner have been cancelled. The only other time this happened was in 2000. Organizers for North America’s largest cross country ski race held out hope for this weekend as a potential snow storm was on the horizon. Last minute efforts started early as…
DULUTH, Minn. – Ice climbing in the Northland is a sport that’s always popular during the winter. In this week’s edition of FOX 21’s Great Outdoors, we tag along with UMD ice climbing instructors to a relatively unknown ice climbing spot in Chester Park. For UMD ice climbing instructor Kevin Taralseth having ice to climb just minutes away from campus is a…
DULUTH, Minn.- Joe Stiller has been competing in the Arrowhead Ultra for 4 years, and says the 135 mile race is one of his favorites. “This has a real tight family community, more than any other race that I do,” says Stiller. The race starts in International Falls Minnesota, and Ends in Tower. Competitors pack gear like sleeping bags, extra…
In this week’s Great Outdoors, we head out to check in with people out enjoying the nicer weather while hitting the trails with their snowmobiles. Categories: Great Outdoors, News – Latest News, News Update
In this week’s Great Outdoors we explore the world of winter biking and skiing.
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Curling Club has a rich tradition for its global accomplishments. And for the last twenty years, they’ve been helping kids learn the sport through its junior program. Every Tuesday night from November to March, the club instructs more than 70 young curlers. This year they took in twenty new members who had never played the…
In this week’s Great Outdoors, we head to Cloquet where the fun is all about hitting the hills for some quality sledding! Categories: Great Outdoors, News, News – Latest News
CLOQUET, Minn. – Many kids…and adults in Cloquet rang in the New Year today by sledding down a monster hill. For some it was the last day before the holiday break ended to get in some winter activities, along with getting away from some of the indoor activities kids enjoy like video games. “I think being outside and enjoying the…
A look at the skiing and snowboarding at Giant’s Ridge
DULUTH, Minn- Just a few short days ago was not a good time to be outside. Minnesota Duluth student and experienced skier Ben Merrill remembers, “It was freezing, I had 5 layers. We were taking 5 runs we’re like lets go sit in the chalet for a couple of hours and warm up.” Skier Siera LaFave comments, “Like with a…
Great Outdoors: Duluth Home Holiday Lights
In this week’s Great Outdoors, we take you to Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center for wreath making.
This week’s Great Outdoors goes for a run in this season’s warm weather.
The serene, flowing waters of the Brule River in Wisconsin are a popular spot for fly fishermen to try and land their next big catch.“There’s multiple landings on the Brule where you can park,” explains Phil Johnson, who works at Superior Fly Anglers.Johnson’s shop, as the name would imply, specializes in fly fishing.The weather for the past few weeks has been unseasonably warm, even breaking temperature records across the Northland.“The weather is fantastic for staying warm, but unfortunately the fishing hasn’t been that great,” Johnson said.
Deer vs Vehicle accidents are all too common here in the North-land. Peak times for deer sightings are always as the sun rises and falls.
The Emerald Ash Borer is continuing to invade our area becoming a huge problem for the Northland according to the Minnesota department of agriculture.
Great Outdoors: Duluth’s Mountain Bike Race
Mountain bikers from across the state invaded Duluth for a big race.
Great Outdoors: Exploring the Fall Colors In The Northland
In Northern Minnesota, it isn’t difficult to get lost in a field full of adventures. “We begin in the spring, probably around February with picking out and ordering our seeds,” Andrea Simek, Co-owner of Simek’s Farm said.
