CAMPING

2010 Wisconsin Sport Show

The 2010 Wisconsin Sport Show is set for March 20-21, Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center, 3456 Craig Road, (south of Clairemont Ave./Highway 12 at Craig Road intersection)

March 11, 2010

Bicyclist’s camping plans are on ice

Marlin Ledin plans to depart Washburn on Monday for a weeklong winter-camping bicycle trip on Lake Superior.

February 21, 2010

Duluth boat show stokes marine dreams

After spending much of the past year out of work at Hibbing Taconite, Jim Grandsey isn’t in the market to buy a new boat in 2010. But that didn’t keep the Hibbing man away from the opening of the 44th annual Duluth Boat, Sports & Travel Show on Wednesday.

By Peter Passi , February 18, 2010

Duluth boat show stokes marine dreams

After spending much of the past year out of work at Hibbing Taconite, Jim Grandsey isn’t in the market to buy a new boat in 2010. But that didn’t keep the Hibbing man away from the opening of the 44th annual Duluth Boat, Sports & Travel Show on Wednesday.

February 18, 2010

Brothers make their own winter camping gear

Brothers Jonathan, Brian and Michael Maruska of Sturgeon Lake design, stitch, hammer and rivet nearly everything they need for winter travel — and winter living.

By Sam Cook , January 25, 2010

Brothers make their own winter camping gear

Brothers Jonathan, Brian and Michael Maruska of Sturgeon Lake design, stitch, hammer and rivet nearly everything they need for winter travel — and winter living.

January 24, 2010

Cloquet/Duluth KOA receives President’s Award

The Cloquet/Duluth KOA Campground, owned and operated by Bill and Barbara Higton, has been recognized as being among the “best of the best” in the Kampgrounds of America system that includes more than 470 campgrounds in North America.

January 19, 2010

Big year at Sibley, Monson state parks

SPICER — Minnesota State Parks are reporting one of their busiest seasons ever, with an announcement this week that annual permit sales jumped 36 percent and daily sales by 32 percent from one year ago.

By Tom Cherveny , October 24, 2009

Some park services shut off but fall camping continues

North Dakota’s state parks remain open with camping opportunities in the fall.

September 24, 2009

State parks still offer camping

While summer may have come to a close, North Dakota’s state parks remain open with camping opportunities available. Most state parks with year-round staffing offer full camping services, including electrical hookups, campground water, hot showers and camping cabins through September. Selected parks provide electrical hookups throughout the year. Most state park campgrounds will discontinue campsite water service by the end of September and at some, comfort stations and waste stations will be closed. In the event of freeze warnings, water lines may be shut off earlier.

September 23, 2009

Savoring one last whiff of summer

Raindrops pelt the tarp we’ve rigged. They trickle down the green nylon, reach the edge and roll off. My wife and I are making the best of this 36-hour stretch of wetness.

By Sam Cook , September 04, 2009

Campsites still available at Minnesota state parks for Labor Day weekend

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said plenty of campsites are still available at state parks for the Labor Day weekend. About 30 percent of the reservable campsites not yet spoken for, and another 25 percent to 30 percent of campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

By Associated Press , August 31, 2009

Northland summer desitnation: User-friendly waterway near Grand Rapids

What you’ll see: Starting in Grand Rapids on the Mississippi River, you’ll suddenly find yourself out of a metropolis and surrounded by natural beauty. Deer, blue herons and even bears come to the river to drink and fish. Camp sites are every 10 miles along the Mississippi. The waterways, access points and camp sites are maintained by the Department of Natural Resources.

By Nicolette Helling , July 14, 2009

Wisconsin summer camp shut down after kids get flu

Flu cases have forced the temporary shut down of a summer camp operated by the Salvation Army in southeastern Wisconsin, including one confirmed as swine flu, officials said Friday.

July 04, 2009

Minnesota bans bringing firewood to state parks, forests

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has made its message about firewood as clear as possible: Don’t bring any with you when you come to state parks and forests.

By John Myers , June 12, 2009