Hiking

Mountain biking has always been a sport that is both thrilling and great exercise. Some terrain is harder to navigate than others, sometimes keeping…

Hiking is a wonderful way to get your heart pumping. As you hike with more frequency, you can up the ante by attempting to navigate longer, more…

In a state renowned for its trails, its hard to pick just a handful of scenic hikes—there are so many. What makes Minnesota such a great state…

Minnesota is a hiker’s paradise. With terrain that ranges from elevation changes of almost 2,000 feet in the northeast part of the state to…

Minnesota is a birdwatcher’s paradise. The eastern hardwood forest, northern boreal forest, and tallgrass prairie biomes all converge in the…

Taking your family on an antler hike puts a new twist on spring day hikes and sharpens everyone’s abilities to observe what’s around them…

One of the hottest trends in hiking and backpacking over the past few years has been the shift toward going ultralight on the trail. Typically, this…

After a long winter, you’re no doubt itching to get back on your favorite trails, and inspired to explore new ones. But are you spring hiking…

Proper footwear is one of the many keys to a successful hike. Here are six boots that will coddle your heel and arches while performing admirably on…

Spring is finally here, which means sunshine and warmer temperatures aren’t far behind. But before you hit the trail for your first hike,…

If you’re one of those hikers or backpackers who puts away your outdoor gear for the winter, you really are missing out on one of the most…

A backpacking trip takes a little more planning during the winter. Colder weather calls for more specialized gear (gloves, ice axe, etc.) as well as…

When temperatures fall and conditions become snowy and icy, going out for a day hike can be a bit more challenging. The cold and potential for…

When you're venturing out into cold and wintery conditions, it's crucial to have a good base layer. As your first layer of protection against cold…

Bummed that the summer hiking trails will soon be covered in white? That’s okay…it’s snowshoeing season! Snowshoeing is a great…