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.
Hawk Ridge is known as one of the major sites for watching birds migrate, and Birders travel from around the country to watch raptors fly over the city in the fall.
100 holes of golf in a single day. An imposing task, but one Superior National Golf Course Head Professional Heath Ekstrom was up to.
You could say it all starts with seeds full of hope, eventually winding through a maze of weed control.
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A collection of the highlights of the Tall Ships Festival in Duluth.
Windy conditions have created a wonderland for Kite Boarders on Lake Superior.
Share some of your photos of how you’re enjoying the summer heat!
Superior is training local contractors on how to get on the same page with the city so things are done properly and done right the first time.
Volunteer coaches teach Courage Kenny members archery.
This year marks the 125th anniversary of Minnesota State Parks
With several trails running across the city, Duluth is a popular destination for Mountain Bikers, and now with spring fever setting in, bike shops are getting busier.
Fat tire biking is a sport that has gained momentum in recent years. Cyclists say the bikes have revolutionized the winter cycling experience.
The North Shore of Lake Superior is iconic to Minnesota, but it’s not just the beauty people appreciate.
Winter is still going strong in the Northland, but the cold air creating outdoor activities that aren’t available during other seasons. In this week’s Great Outdoors, we took a look in to the vertical venture of ice climbing.
Even in the frigid air the Northland faces in the winter, many runners still choose to hit the road instead of a treadmill. In this week’s Great Outdoors, we look in to the world of winter running.
GO- Ice Fishing
GO: Primitive Fire Skills
This month has persistently been 15 to 25 degrees above average in Northern Minnesota. It’s a contributing factor of why many of the state parks across the state are seeing more visitors.
After months of deliberation, a compromise was made early this month regarding the future of the zoo. Today elected officials had their chance to weigh in on the plan.
It’s Wisconsin’s turn to get out in to the woods, with their firearms deer season kicking off this Saturday. Thousands are expected to take aim to bag their big catch.
Some see paintball as a sport with a specific audience, but Jeff Olson, a Superior paintball player believes this is a sport for everyone.
We are a little over two months until Beargrease sled dog marathon, but people aren’t waiting until January to start talking about the famous race.
People from all over gathered to celebrate hunting on the range.
It was just three years ago St. Louis county put their foot down to hunters building extravagant deer stands.
It’s a popular sport that has produced some Olympic athletes from the Northland: Curling. In this week’s Great Outdoors we stop in at the Superior Curling Club.
It’s a fairly cheap sport that has grown in popularity within the last decade: disc golf.
In this week’s Great Outdoors we head to a family-owned business in Minocqua, Wisconsin to go zip lining.
It’s a perfect sport if you’re looking to challenge yourself, spend some time in nature and gain strength and flexibility.
If you’re looking for more than just a panoramic view when you go to check out the fall colors, head to Ironwood, Michigan.
FOX 21 photojournalist Adam Jagunich takes you to beautiful hiking trails in this week’s Great Outdoors.
In this week’s Great Outdoors we hit the trails of northern Wisconsin, near Birchwood, with MudPuppy ATV Rentals.
