Minnesota outdoors

Imagine strolling through your backyard and finding a natural remedy for those pesky bug bites – it’s closer than you think.

Here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, we love our outdoors, right? So when a big outdoor retailer announces that it is closing its location in Minnesota and moving out of state, it stings

As we come out of the frigid cold, we're not too far away from an annual situation that afflicts many Minnesotans.

A mystery has landed along a chain of lakes in Minnesota. Hundreds of geese were found recently to be either very ill or dead in Southern Minnesota. The mystery has gotten the attention of the DNR, according to one outdoor retailer in the area, who has been posting to social media about the geese.

If you are an outdoor enthusiast you should know Minnesota is about to have more options. SITKA has announced it will be opening up a retail store inside the Mall of America and one just 25 minutes from St. Cloud in Maple Grove.

Explore the beauty and biodiversity of the newly established Icelandite Coastal Fen SNA near Grand Marais.

I had no idea that something growing in the lawn could be used to soothe mosquito bites.

There's an opportunity for you to keep an eye on nature and help researchers at the same time.

Remember that it’s not just dangerous for you - you’re putting at risk every first responder who has to come out and attempt to save you if you fall through thin ice.

Minnesota Trail cam displays the massiveness of an eagle when fighting with a coyote in the wilderness

Want to go on a treasure hunt in the great Minnesota outdoors?

You can give your kids a summer to remember this year, courtesy of the Minnesota DNR, with a bunch of different 'I Can' programs, designed to introduce Minnesotans to a variety of fun outdoor opportunities. From camping, to fishing, to climbing, to paddling, and archery -- here's how to satisfy your kids' craving for fun.