Outdoors

Trailblazing golfer working to get more Black women and girls in the game
On the South side of Minneapolis more than a half century ago, Lynnette Landry fell in love with the game of golf, and she is still working to make the sport more accessible to everyone, including Black girls and women.
Boundary Waters wildfire now 90 percent contained
Crews continue to make progress in battling a wildfire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, officials reporting Tuesday the Spice Lake Fire is now 90 percent contained.
Boundary Waters wildfire may have been human caused
Fire investigators have determined that the wildfire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area that started on Tuesday may have been started by a human cause.
'Hike your own hike': 250 miles in 19 days on the Superior Hiking Trail
Minneapolis resident Kate Bechtold just finished a 250-mile hike in 19 days on the Superior Hiking Trail on June 9. MPR News asked her about her experience and what she would recommend to those who want to explore nature through hiking at any distance.
As air clears, thousands of runners head to Duluth for Grandma's Marathon
About 20,000 people will be running in Duluth this weekend for Grandma’s Marathon and its associated races. Organizers said they’ve been monitoring air quality — and are not expecting any issues for this year’s events.
Wildfire prompts temporary closure of part of the Boundary Waters
Part of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is being temporarily closed to visitors, as crews continue to battle a wildfire amid ongoing elevated fire danger in the region.