Outside in Minnesota!
Help us inspire other Minnesotans to get out and enjoy the outdoors!
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'It's like catching Pokemon': 5 tips for bird-watching in Minnesota
Seeking out the diversity of colors and songs in the bird world is a great way to explore Minnesota this summer. And you don't have to travel far: Smartphone apps can teach you what birds are singing in your local park. You can also borrow a field guide from a library to help you decide -- Is that little bird a chickadee or a nuthatch? -
Fly-fishing 101: How to get hooked on the sport in Minnesota
It’s a simple sport with few financial barriers to entry. Perhaps its appeal is in the simplicity and the inherent connection with nature. While fly-fishing can be done from a boat or canoe, many anglers find themselves walking down streams or alongside them. -
Things that can ruin fun and how to fight back: Translated!
Exciting news! Our "Summer Bummers" guide has now been translated into Hmong, Spanish and Somali. Don't let the inconveniences of the season keep you inside this summer! -
In Minnesota, you can still find a skiing spot in a July heat wave — sort of
Even as temperatures swelter into the 90s across much of the state, snowboarders and skiers can still find a small refuge to ride in northeastern Minnesota.
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YMCA camp teaches kids to appreciate, protect state's waters
The YMCA has developed a summer camp designed to prevent kids from taking Minnesota's water resources for granted.
