Great Outdoors

Flying into Celebrating World Migratory Bird Day

DULUTH, Minn.-- The snow is melted, and the sun is shining that alone is something to celebrate. But with the turning of seasons, there was another special celebration. "It's really important to highlight…

Anglers Hit the Water For 2025 Minnesota Fishing Opener

DULUTH, Minn. -- Saturday kicked off the Minnesota fishing opener, and anglers took to the water in hopes of reeling in a big one. The fishing opener is like an unofficial holiday across the state. Hundreds of boaters hit the…

Minnesota DNR Releases Northwest Regional Fishing Outlook for 2025

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released its regional fishing outlooks for areas around Minnesota.  You can find the Northwest Region breakdown below. (CLICK HERE FOR: Northeast Regional Fishing Outlook for 2025) Lake of the Woods…

Minnesota DNR Releases Northeast Regional Fishing Outlook for 2025

DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released its regional fishing outlooks for areas around Minnesota.  You can find the Northeast Region breakdown below. (CLICK HERE FOR: Northwest Regional Fishing Outlook for 2025) Duluth Area: The St.…

National Bike to School Day!

DULUTH, Minn. - Keep an eye out for small cyclists. Tomorrow is National Bike to School Day. Students all over the northland are encouraged to bike to school tomorrow. Bike to school day helps raise awareness of pedestrian and cyclist…

Registration for 2026 Birkie Week Events Opens May 1

WISCONSIN -- Get ready Skiers - one of the most iconic local winter events opens for registration tomorrow! The 2026 Slumberland American Birkebeiner and week of skiing events, also called Birkie Week, are scheduled February 18-22, 2026. Skiers from around…

Wisconsin and Minnesota Spring Turkey Season Nears

  MINNESOTA/WISCONSIN -- Spring turkey season is approaching fast, with both Wisconsin and Minnesota seasons starting on April 16. Historically, it would have been odd to see a turkey this far north in Minnesota…

Spring Trails and Bike Safety Reminders

DULUTH, Minn.-- With spring around the corner, soon enough it'll be time to swap the skis for a pair of wheels. With the weather turning warmer, it may be time to dust off the…

Wisconsin State Parks celebrate 125 years

  SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The Wisconsin State Park System is celebrating 125 years of state parks. State Parks are holding special programs to mark the occasion such as candlelight hikes and other activities…

Sunny Weather Enthusiasts Finally Thawing Off

DULUTH, Minn.-- With the temps finally soaring well above zero, people wasted no time getting outside to take it all in. One family was actually visiting Duluth while taking a tour of UMD, and…

51st Birkebeiner Season On the Horizon

HAYWARD, Wis.-- Skiers are wasting no time hitting the grooves in Hayward Wisconsin, because the 51st Birkebeiner season is nearing the finish line. Over a thousand people of all ages participated in the…

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