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STAFF BLOG NORTHLAND OUTDOORS Young swimmers report biting fish at Indiana lake
The good news is that the fish are really biting at Hardy Lake near Scottsburg in southern Indiana. The bad news is they're chomping the little kids swimming in the roped-off recreation area there. Wh...
Posted on 6/4/10 at 2:48 AM
NORTH DAKOTA OUTDOORS AND BEYOND it's not just 'sea weed'
Your boat, trailer, jet ski, live wells and anything that goes into and comes back out of the waterway's just might be moving the next zebra mussels. And while I understand nobody would intentionally ...
Posted on 5/27/10 at 6:15 AM
New mountain bike trail under construction at Spirit Mountain (with video)
With shovels and an excavator, a work crew is opening up a new, twisting mountain bike trail down Spirit Mountain — and in doing so, organizers hope, they’ll also open doors to a lot of new riders.
By Andrew Krueger , September 25, 2012
Cycling group working with Duluth officials to make city a major trails destination
Mayor Don Ness wants to make Duluth a leading trails destination in the country, and he believes the city is well on the way to that goal.
By Sam Cook , September 17, 2012
North Dakota prime for outdoors
I’ve written extensively on the rich diversity of natural resources that make North Dakota a great place to live if you like the outdoors, or even if you don’t.
By Doug Leier , September 13, 2012
Taking care of the trout in Afton, MN
Many people consider Valley Creek to be one of the premier trout streams in the area and Belwin Conservancy is taking steps to ensure its longevity.
By Amber Kispert-Smith , August 30, 2012
Itasca one of nation’s best water parks
Itasca State Park was voted one of the top eight state parks in America by Take Me Fishing Facebook fans based on fishing, boating and family fun.
August 29, 2012
Northland Nature - August belongs to the insects
By this time of month, we’re getting a good look at what August has to offer. Our days have been warm, but not as hot as earlier. Later sunrises revealing dew-covered cool mornings that warm in the afternoons and in the evenings, we note earlier sunsets.
By Larry Weber , August 20, 2012
Freshwater jellyfish back in warm Northland waters
They are harmless, mysterious and fascinating to watch, according to those who have seen them, and freshwater jellyfish are back in some Northland lakes.
By John Myers , August 20, 2012
Women have a 'blast' in new Grand Forks instructional shotgun program
Women represent the fastest-growing segment of shooting sports nationally, but not in Grand Forks. The goal is to bring Grand Forks in line with the national trend.
By Brad Dokken , August 06, 2012
Paddle into the past at dramatic Lake Superior sea caves
The rock is gorgeous, from almost pink to mauve to the color of a white-tailed deer in summer. Long, long ago, this rock was deposited in layers, then squished by geologic forces from deep in the Earth. Now sculpted by Lake Superior for the past 12,000 years or so, a mile-and-a-half ribbon of shoreline on the Bayfield Peninsula offers paddlers a rare chance to humble themselves in the presence of nature.
By Sam Cook , July 31, 2012
Looking beyond the stars
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — A woman walked past a clump of trees and stopped in her tracks, gasping at what she saw.
By Don Davis , July 16, 2012
Trail cam: Submitted photo
A Red Tailed Hawk was captured on my trail camera swooping down on a squirrel. This photo was captured on July 3, 2012 in Hegins, Pennsylvania. The Picture was submitted by Ryan Klinger
July 09, 2012
New attraction adding 'zip' to Minnesota's Gunflint Trail (with video)
Gunflint Lodge hopes canopy tour will combine excitement and education for tourists.
By John Myers , July 05, 2012
Rising to the peak: Bemidji men conquer Rainier
BEMIDJI – A bucket list adventure can now be crossed off the list for four Bemidji men.
By Monte Draper , June 26, 2012
Seven Clans Casino offers guided fishing packages within the Red Lake Indian Reservation
The Seven Clans Casino this spring launched Red Lake Outdoors, a venture that features all-inclusive guided fishing packages and the opportunity to fish two or three of the small lakes in the same day.
By Brad Dokken , June 25, 2012
Legally blind kayaker paddling Mississippi solo
Doug Pace had wanted some adventure in his life. “I’d always wanted to do something big,” said the native of North Bay, Ont. Kayaking the Mississippi River solo certainly qualifies. Especially considering he’s legally blind.
By Jack Hittinger , May 21, 2012
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