Great Outdoors: Fat Tire Bikes and Cross-Country Skiing
Northlanders Enjoy the Trails at Lester Park
In this week’s Great Outdoors we explore the world of winter biking and skiing.
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Great Outdoors: Junior Curling Program
Every Tuesday night from November to March, the club instructs about 70 young curlers
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…
Great Outdoors: Sledding In Cloquet
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
Sledding in the New Year
Kids Enjoy Monster Hill in Cloquet
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…
Great Outdoors: Giant’s Ridge
Ski Season Kicks Off on the Iron Range
A look at the skiing and snowboarding at Giant’s Ridge
Great Outdoors: Sunshine On The Slopes
People Head To Spirit Mountain To Enjoy Warm Winter Weather
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
Several Private Homes Light Up the Community
Great Outdoors: Duluth Home Holiday Lights
Great Outdoors: Wreath Making
In this week’s Great Outdoors, we take you to Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center for wreath making.
Great Outdoors: Mild November Running
This week’s Great Outdoors goes for a run in this season’s warm weather.
Great Outdoors: Late Fly Fishing on the Brule
The Brule River is one of the most popular spots in the Northland for fly fishing
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 On The Move In Northland
It's Rut, Drivers Be On The Look Out
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.
Emerald Ash Borer causing problems in the Northland
Insect is killing mass amounts of Ash Trees in our area
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
700 Riders Competed In the Race
Great Outdoors: Duluth’s Mountain Bike Race
Great Outdoors: Mountain Bike Race at Spirit Mountain
Duluth hosts first high school mountain bike race
Mountain bikers from across the state invaded Duluth for a big race.
Great Outdoors: Exploring the Fall Colors In The Northland
Peak Views In Grand Marais and Lutsen Mountain
Great Outdoors: Exploring the Fall Colors In The Northland
Sharing Fall Festivities at Simek’s Farm
Local Family Looks to Continue Sharing the Land Through Fall Fun and Entertainment
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.
Bird Watching at Hawk Ridge
Thousands of Birds Migrate Over Duluth
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.
Lutsen Pro Plays More Than 100 Holes in One Day
Superior National Head Pro Heath Ekstrom Played 122 Holes for Folds of Honor
100 holes of golf in a single day. An imposing task, but one Superior National Golf Course Head Professional Heath Ekstrom was up to.
Engwall’s Annual Corn Maze Opening September 17
The Annual Tradition Begins with a Little Help from Mother Nature
You could say it all starts with seeds full of hope, eventually winding through a maze of weed control.
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Great Outdoors: Tall Ships Highlights
A Look Back At Tall Ships Duluth
A collection of the highlights of the Tall Ships Festival in Duluth.
Great Outdoors: Kite Boarding
Windy Conditions Good For Kite Boarding
Windy conditions have created a wonderland for Kite Boarders on Lake Superior.
Viewer Photos: Summer Fun 2016
Share some of your photos of how you’re enjoying the summer heat!
Great Outdoors: Erosion Control and Storm Water Management Session
Training bridges the gap between those who make the plans and contractors.
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.
Courage Kenny Kicks Off Archery Sessions
Chalstrom Archery Center hosts Courage Kenny participants
Volunteer coaches teach Courage Kenny members archery.
GO- Gooseberry Falls State Park
State Parks Celebrate 125 Years
This year marks the 125th anniversary of Minnesota State Parks
GO: Bike Preparations
Bikers Get Ready For The Season
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.
Great Outdoors: Fat Tire Biking
Fat tire biking is a sport that has gained momentum in recent years. Cyclists say the bikes have revolutionized the winter cycling experience.
Great Outdoors: Surfing in Lake Superior
Great Outdoors: Surfing in Lake Superior
The North Shore of Lake Superior is iconic to Minnesota, but it’s not just the beauty people appreciate.
Great Outdoors: Ice Climbing In Sandstone
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.
Great Outdoors: Winter Running
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- Ice Fishing
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.
