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GO: Primitive Fire Skills
GO: Primitive Fire Skills
Great Outdoors: Warm Weather, Busy Parks
20% Increase in Attendance Across the State
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.
Local Leaders Discuss Recent Zoo Proposal
Officials Discuss Thoughts on Plan for Zoo
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.
Wisconsin Kicks Off Gun Deer Season
Saturday Begins Gun Season in Wisconsin
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.
Great Outdoors: Paintball
A Mix of Shooting and Color
Some see paintball as a sport with a specific audience, but Jeff Olson, a Superior paintball player believes this is a sport for everyone.
A Night With Lance Mackey, Benefits Beargrease
A night with Lance Mackey sells out.
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.
Minnesota Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener
Mountain Iron kicks off deer season with Governor expo
People from all over gathered to celebrate hunting on the range.
Hunting Changes Going Well St. Louis County
Deer Stands cannot have walls or roof during off season.
It was just three years ago St. Louis county put their foot down to hunters building extravagant deer stands.
Great Outdoors: Curling
Superior Curling Club Offers Free Curling Lessons
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.
Great Outdoors: Disc Golf
It’s a fairly cheap sport that has grown in popularity within the last decade: disc golf.
Great Outdoors: Northwoods Zip Line
In this week’s Great Outdoors we head to a family-owned business in Minocqua, Wisconsin to go zip lining.
Great Outdoors: Rock Climbing
It’s a perfect sport if you’re looking to challenge yourself, spend some time in nature and gain strength and flexibility.
Great Outdoors: Copper Peak Adventure Ride
If you’re looking for more than just a panoramic view when you go to check out the fall colors, head to Ironwood, Michigan.
Great Outdoors: Hiking in Duluth
FOX 21 photojournalist Adam Jagunich takes you to beautiful hiking trails in this week’s Great Outdoors.
Great Outdoors: Hitting the Trails on ATV
MudPuppy ATV Rental
In this week’s Great Outdoors we hit the trails of northern Wisconsin, near Birchwood, with MudPuppy ATV Rentals.
Great Outdoors: Archery
This weekend, bow hunting season starts in Northern Minnesota. It’s a sport that attracts hunters looking for big and small game. In this week’s Great Outdoors we take a look at archery.
Great Outdoors: West Amity Stables
In this week’s Great Outdoors we take a look at West Amity Stables, a family-owned business in Duluth’s city limits
Great Outdoors: Fly Fishing
Northwoods Adventures Fly Fishing
In this week’s Great Outdoors we showcase a sport that is known for its finesse. If you’re looking for another way to enjoy nature head to Northwoods Adventures Fly Fishing in Duluth for a lesson.
Couple Plans to Spend a Year in the BWCA
They were named ‘2014 Adventurers of the Year’ by National Geographic and have traveled more than 30,000-miles by canoe, kayak and dog sled over the last decade.
Great Outdoors: Off-Road Tour at North Woods Adventures
Tours through the Superior National Forest
In this week’s Great Outdoors we take a trip with the first and only off-road tour company in Minnesota.
Great Outdoors: Radio Controlled Planes
Duluth-Superior RC Club
They loop, swoop and dive as they soar high. In this week’s Great Outdoors we take a look at a hobby that 5 to 95-Year-Old’s can enjoy.
Great Outdoors: Whitewater Rafting the St. Louis River
A Wet and Wild Trip down a Local River
If you’re an adrenaline junkie you may have already heard of Swiftwater Adventures in Cloquet.
Great Outdoors: Pieces of Nature Create Picture-Perfect Landscape
MN Senator Chuck Wiger Creates Masterpiece Display
It might surprise you to know a well-known Minnesota Senator is creating art on the North Shore, that’s literally stopping people in their tracks.
Great Outdoors: North Coast Community Sailing
Sailing Program Introduces Kids to Life-Long Hobby
A program in Washburn is getting kids off the couch and in motion.
Camp Chow: Easy Meals for on the Trail
Minnesota Company Makes Meals for the Trail
Whether it’s camping for the weekend with the family or planning a canoe trip in the Boundary Waters, sometimes deciding what to pack for food can be a challenge.
Youth Climbers Getting Opportunity to Scale Rocks
Adventurers Learning to Climb in Safe Environment
Climbing up and down rocks and scaling the sides of cliffs are no match for these adventurous kids.”I just climb all over stuff when I want to,” said youth climber Arbor Taylor.
Huskies a Northland Tradition
Players Enjoying the New Challenges & Experiences
The Duluth Huskies have been a staple in the Northland for summer ball players who are experiencing new challenges.”It’s a little different than school ball because we play every day. It’s more of a minor league setting because we’re on the road and back at home and on the road again. It’s been an adjustment, but it’s been good,” said pitcher Austin Carpenter.
Great Outdoors: Color 4 Hope 5K
A Run with Color, Community and Outdoor Fun
Northlanders are finally able to enjoy being outdoors and community organizations are taking full advantage of the sunshine.”2nd annual Color for Hope 5K Fun Run and Walk. All the proceeds benefit the Northland campus of Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge,” said Kieth Johnson of the Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge.
Stand Up Paddleboarding Gaining Popularity
North Shore SUP Offers Programs for Any Ability Level
A calm summer day. A great time to get on the water, and a prefect time to try stand up paddleboarding.”It is a blast, it’s a lot of fun, said Heather Holmes Co-Owner of North Shore Stand Up Paddelboarding.
Brule River a Destination for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Memorial Day Weekend Draws Hundreds to Brule
Outdoor enthusiasts flocked to Brule this Memorial Day weekend to enjoy the great outdoors.
Great Outdoors: Minnesota Fishing Opener
The Minnesota fishing season officially kicked off this past weekend allowing anglers to cast their lines in the state’s vast lakes and rivers.
Runs for Change
Multiple Walks & Runs Held to Foster Change
“I hope that people start realizing the importance of treating everyone equally,” said Adrea Grocke, Co-Chair on the Commission of Disabilities.
Power Chair Soccer Provides Opportunities
Special Athletes Have a Chance to Compete
Team sports are a great way to get involved. However, for people that live their lives in a wheelchair, options are limited. That’s where power chair soccer comes in.”It’s creating opportunity for everybody to be involved,” said Mark Hanna of Courage Kenny Northland.
Bike Swap Continuing to Grow
New Features Added in 9th Year
“We make nothing from this event. It’s completely community driven and it’s just a good start to the year to get the bike season going,” said Kraig Decker of Continental Ski and Bike.
Crowd Enjoys Superb Weather at Twins Home Opener
Sunny All Day, High in the 60s
Highs in the 60s and full sunshine made for perfect conditions for baseball at the Twins home opener.
Day Tripper of Duluth Helps Get Kayakers on the Water
Guide Service Also Offers Canoeing, Paddleboarding and Mountain Biking Trips
Lake Superior experienced an early thaw making now a great time to get out on the water.”The lake’s open,” says Jake Boyce. “Kayak season has started.”
Spirit Mountain Closes For Season
Spirit Mountain is officially closed for the ski season, and it’s now getting ready for spring and summer fun.
The Brule Steelhead Fishing Opener
Fisherman Prepare to Get Back Out on the Water
Fox 21’s Stef Manisero takes us out to the river in Brule, Wisconsin, where many are getting excited for a Northland tradition.
Great Outdoors: Ice Cross Racing
In this latest edition of the Great Outdoors, FOX 21’s Stef Manisero takes you to Mont Du Lac Ski Resort where Ice Cross races are all the rage.
Duluth Boat, Sports, Travel & RV Show Preview
DECC Hosts 49th Annual Outdoor Recreation Display
The Duluth Boat, Sports, Travel and RV Show is back at the DECC for the 49th consecutive year, where vendors from across the country are coming together to showcase the newest equipment and hottest items for outdoor recreation.
Monoskiing at Spirit Mountain
The Incredible Story of a 14-Year-Old Girl
When Brynn Duncan was just eight years old, her life and her dreams changed forever.
American Woman Takes First Place in American Birkebeiner
Holly Brooks Claims Second Birkie Title
“I felt good out there,” said Holly Brooks, a cross-country ski racer. “I thought maybe it was my day, and I was able to take it.”
Minnesota 2014 Fish and Game Licenses Expire Saturday
Minnesota authorities remind anglers that their 2014 fish, game and trapping licenses expire Saturday.
Laskiainen Finnish Slidding Festival
78th Laskiainen Festival
78th Laskiainen Festival Categories: Features on Fox-imported, Gallery-imported, Great Outdoors, News, Sports-imported
78th Laskiainen Finnish Sliding Festival
Longest Running Ethnic Festival
“Oh once they’ve slid down the hill, they’ll come back again next year,” said Laskiainen Organizer Vivian Williams.
Laskiainen Sliding Festival
Categories: Community, Great Outdoors
St. Louis Co. Hosts Invasive Species Information Session
Invasive Species Causing Havoc in the Northland
Invasive species have been causing havoc in our local ecosystem and Tuesday was a time to address the issue.
11th Annual Pond Hockey Classic
Tournament Adds New Event
With higher–than–average temps in January, the 11th Annual Great Lakes Pond Hockey Classic saw warmer weather than in the previous 10 years.
BWCA to Begin Accepting Online Reservations Wednesday
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area begins accepting online reservations for the summer season Wednesday.
