As a lifelong lover of both the outdoors and dogs, my fondest memories of the two are inextricably linked.
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Tips and tales about keeping water clean
As a lifelong lover of both the outdoors and dogs, my fondest memories of the two are inextricably linked.
Read MoreWinter is a great time for star gazing, full moon hikes, skiing and snowshoeing, and winter festivals.
Read MoreBryozoans are just one of the many strange and unique animals that call the St. Croix River home.
Read MoreThe Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) encompasses more than one million acres of forest, 1175 lakes, and 1200 miles of canoe routes in northeastern Minnesota.
Read More“We’ve never lost our connection to this space but it’s important to bring native people back here and have them making decisions on how the land in managed,” says Keeli Siyaka, Environmental Justice Educator at the Lower Phalen Creek Project.
Read MoreHere is a lineup of some of the many FREE, fun, outdoor events scheduled in Washington County during the coming month.
Read MoreOf all the flowers that exist, spring ephemerals are the ones that I hold dearest in my heart.
Read MoreOne growing concern for urban lakes and streams is pollution from winter road salt. Currently, there are 50 lakes and streams in Minnesota that are listed as impaired due to elevated chlorides and another 75 that are “nearly” impaired.
Read MoreRandy Thoreson, a retired National Park Service employee, has traveled the country advocating for new programs to help get seniors outdoors in nature.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever noticed that you feel happier and more relaxed after spending time outdoors, you won’t be surprised to hear that research shows a strong connection between time spent in nature and reduced stress, anxiety, and depression.
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