Laskiainen Sliding Festival
Categories: Community, Great Outdoors
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.
In this week’s Great Outdoors we take a trip with the first and only off-road tour company in Minnesota.
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.
If you’re an adrenaline junkie you may have already heard of Swiftwater Adventures in Cloquet.
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.
A program in Washburn is getting kids off the couch and in motion.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Outdoor enthusiasts flocked to Brule this Memorial Day weekend to enjoy the great outdoors.
The Minnesota fishing season officially kicked off this past weekend allowing anglers to cast their lines in the state’s vast lakes and rivers.
“I hope that people start realizing the importance of treating everyone equally,” said Adrea Grocke, Co-Chair on the Commission of Disabilities.
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.
“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.
Highs in the 60s and full sunshine made for perfect conditions for baseball at the Twins home opener.
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 is officially closed for the ski season, and it’s now getting ready for spring and summer fun.
Fox 21’s Stef Manisero takes us out to the river in Brule, Wisconsin, where many are getting excited for a Northland tradition.
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.
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.
When Brynn Duncan was just eight years old, her life and her dreams changed forever.
“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 authorities remind anglers that their 2014 fish, game and trapping licenses expire Saturday.
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“Oh once they’ve slid down the hill, they’ll come back again next year,” said Laskiainen Organizer Vivian Williams.
Categories: Community, Great Outdoors
Invasive species have been causing havoc in our local ecosystem and Tuesday was a time to address the issue.
With higher–than–average temps in January, the 11th Annual Great Lakes Pond Hockey Classic saw warmer weather than in the previous 10 years.
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area begins accepting online reservations for the summer season Wednesday.
So much for frozen pond hockey at Barker’s Island this weekend, because the weather is causing headaches.
Take a look at some of the images from the Lester River Kayak Race
A challenging obstacle course for runners
In the winter, snow bunnies like to hit the slopes as often as they can — not only for joy rides but for competitions and challenges.
What better way to learn whether or not you enjoy a sport, than by giving it a try when it’s free of charge.
Each year, Allouez Bay on Lake Superior is home to the first of six ice races throughout the winter.