Gooseberry Falls State Park: Beavers
TWO HARBORS, Minn. -- With the lack of snow up until recently this winter, visitors at Gooseberry Falls State Park have had the opportunity to see things they otherwise would not have seen. A park…
Great Outdoors
White Snowshoe Hare Waiting (And Hiding) Until Snow Comes
The long wait for winter is beneficial for some wildlife, but potentially deadly for others. Ironically, the lack of snow actually makes life more challenging for some animals. An example of that is a snowshoe hare that was hiding under…
"No Snow Sale" A Sign of Winter (or Non-Winter)
Those who want to get outside and enjoy a real winter, don't know how long they will have to wait. And there is a different kind of waiting going on for those who sell winter gear. Superior's outdoors gear store,…
Is The Ice Safe? Better Check First
The cautionary tone about being careful on lake and river ice was echoed this week as outdoor enthusiasts get antsy. At Duluth's Marine General, this month they had customers torn between both ice and open-water fishing. Some anglers were rigging…
Snowblowers Went Out The Door Early; Now Waiting For Snow
While no snow and a lot of rain may have driven people inside to do things like check out Duluth's trains and railroad museum, there are also those who think winter is going to come--eventually. There were still plenty of…
Chester Bowl Closed Tuesday; Waiting For End to Rain
The rain has forced a change in plans for Chester Bowl in Duluth. The ski hill was going to start its annual Holiday Ski and Snowboard lessons Tuesday. But the endless rain has changed that, and the hill was closed.…
Ice Lake Safety this Winter
St Louis County - Tis the season for freezing temperatures in the Northland. And with the cold weather, comes the winter sports we all enjoy. But until the hard freeze comes, lakes like this…
Wisconsin Deer Firearms Season Starts Saturday
As the weekend approached, the winds changed and the temperatures dropped just in time for the end of Minnesota's firearms deer season, and the opening of the Wisconsin firearms season. In the Badger…
Winter Adventurer and Youth in Action Aim to Inspire Students
Duluth, Minn. — A backpacker from Duluth spoke to students in Duluth today about how they can impact the environment. Emily Ford is passionate about introducing people to the outdoors in safe and healthy ways.…
Minnesota Firearm Deer Hunting Season Opener This Saturday
MINNESOTA -- This Saturday is the Minnesota Firearms Deer Hunting Season Opener. Here in Northeast Minnesota, hunters can expect deer populations to be down after a harsh winter last year, making deer harder to…
Bentleyville Tree is Up!
It's a sure sign that the holiday season--and Bentleyville--are nearly here! The Christmas tree at Bentleyville's "Tour of Lights" went up Saturday morning. One hundred twenty-eight feet to the top, and for all the Northland to see in the months…
September Swimming Ends With Red Flag Warning on Park Point
Those considering swimming on Park Point beaches Saturday were warned to be careful. And that warning carries into Sunday. The Duluth Fire Department said there was a high risk of rip currents, and they issued a warning about noon Saturday.…
SRX Offroad Ranch Offers High-Octane Action
POPLAR, Wis. - If you've driven southbound on Highway 53 near Solon Springs this fall, you may have caught a glimpse of some high-octane action. SRX Offroad Ranch in Poplar has been operating since 2021,…
Women's Course Record Broken At 2023 NorthShore Inline Marathon
DULUTH, Minn. -- The weather was perfect for this weekend's NorthShore Inline Marathon -- the largest of its kind in North America. The 26.2-mile course is much like…
Duluth's Arbor Day Shines Light On Public Orchards
DULUTH, Minn. -- It's apple picking season, or at least it is in sixteen different parks around Duluth. As part of Duluth's Arbor Day, the Duluth Parks and Recreational team is informing the public…
