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Anthony Taylor knows the benefit of biking while Black

Anthony Taylor knows the benefit of biking while Black

Anthony Taylor hopes to challenge negative perceptions of the cities and boost the local economy through weekly social and educational bike rides. The series of rides is called “Slow Roll Twin Cities.” He talks with host Cathy Wurzer about the rides.

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New to camping? What you should know

New to camping? What you should know

Lots of people are spending significant time outdoors — some for the first time ever.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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All-terrain track chairs come to Minnesota state parks

All-terrain track chairs come to Minnesota state parks

People with mobility disabilities who visit Minnesota state parks can now use all-terrain track chairs or an adaptive beach chair at several parks across the state.
by Sam Stroozas

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Boundary Waters canoeist recounts harrowing high-water survival tale

Boundary Waters canoeist recounts harrowing high-water survival tale

Two weeks ago a paddler nearly drowned in dangerous high-water conditions in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. He’s sharing his harrowing tale in the hope that others learn from his experience.
by Dan Kraker

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Holiday weekend campsites in short supply — but not entirely booked — at Minnesota state parks

Holiday weekend campsites in short supply — but not entirely booked — at Minnesota state parks

If warmer weather in the forecast has you thinking about a spur-of-the-moment holiday weekend camping trip to a Minnesota state park, you're not completely out of luck — but you'll have to do some searching to find an open site.
by Andrew Krueger

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Spring is here! What gardening questions do you have?

Spring is here! What gardening questions do you have?

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two master gardeners about their tips for what to plant this spring, how to manage your lawn, and how to plant a climate-resilient garden.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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Photos: Spring wildflowers in southern Minnesota state parks

Photos: Spring wildflowers in southern Minnesota state parks

April’s cool, wet weather delayed the show — but spring wildflowers are now in full bloom across southern Minnesota. Two great places to view them are Nerstrand Big Woods and Carley state parks.
by Andrew Krueger

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Lake Superior smelting tradition continues, despite new pollution concerns

Part fishing, part carnival, the annual spring smelt run always brings hordes of anglers to the shore of Lake Superior, hoping to fill buckets and coolers full of the small, silvery fish. But state officials recommend eating only one meal of smelt a month because of concerns over PFOS pollution. 
by Dan Kraker

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