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…
Great Outdoors
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…
'Cold Water Dolphins' Group Braves Freezing Waters
DULUTH, Minn.-- What started off as a curiosity for the cold, has now grown to a group of 1,500 dedicated plungers taking on the icy Lake Superior in Duluth. The 'Cold Water Dolphins'…
Gunflint Mail Run Recap
COOK COUNTY, Minn. -- After a year hiatus, the Gunflint mail run continued after being postponed earlier this year. The race was made up of 11 different mushers who competed for…
The Birkie returns to its traditional course
HAYWARD, Wis. -- Despite a slow start to the snow season, the 51st annual Birkebeiner race is back in full force. The lack of snow last year led to an alternate approach, and…
Northern Pines Dog Sled Race Coming Up This Weekend
IRON RIVER, Wis.-- After having to cancel last year, the dogs are let out for the Northern Pines Dog Sled Race. Officials said the fate of this year's race was a…
Blackwoods Blizzard Tour is still on despite concerns amid snowfall
LAKE VERMILLION, Minn. -- Despite nervousness after a lackluster snowfall this year, the Blackwoods Blizzard Tour is still on. Over 200 snowmobile riders will be heading up to Lake Vermillion on Feb. 5…
Former President Jimmy Carter's Boundary Waters Legacy
ELY, Minn. -- Former President Jimmy Carter teamed up with the Friends of the Boundary Waters during his administration, to help back up his efforts around the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness. "There's…
Preview: Jimmy Carter's Impact on the Boundary Waters
ELY, Minn.-- Following the death of former president Jimmy Carter, he left behind quite the legacy for the Boundary Waters. After his recent death back in December, Friends of the Boundary…
City of Superior Emphasizes Nature in 2024
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- This past year, the city of Superior has been sprucing up the area by reworking and reimagining the landscape to be more in touch with nature. Superior reintroduced the new and improved…
Minnesota Hunts Harvested More Deer in 2024
MINNESOTA – This last deer season was considered a successful one for northern Minnesota hunters. On Wednesday, the Minnesota DNR released the results from the 2024 hunting season. Hunters harvested more than 170,000 deer during the 2024 hunting season. That’s…
Outdoor Trails Ready for Winter Activities
DULUTH, Minn.-- Outdoor staff and enthusiasts alike are breathing a sigh of relief because ski trails are finally usable. The trails are finally up and running, because they were finally groomed Monday morning. Following the weekend snow, the trails are…
Smooth Sailing for Duluth Port Authority's 2024 Season
DULUTH, Minn.-- The 2024 shipping season was apparently smooth sailing for the Duluth Port Authority. Duluth Port Authority officials told FOX 21, Through the end of November, import and export tonnage was nearly 30 percent…
Study on ATV Tourism Revenue
NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA -- ATV Riders are bringing in the big bucks to Northeastern Minnesota according to a University of Minnesota study. In collaboration with the Northeastern ATV Joint Powers Board, researchers from the…
