Outdoors

Coming to national park trails: electric bikes
Motorized electric bicycles may soon be humming their way into serene national parks and other public lands nationwide, under a new Trump administration order — hotly opposed by many outdoors groups — allowing the so-called e-bikes on every federal trail where a regular bike can go.
On Lake Superior, rip currents prompt call for more lifeguards in Duluth
Last year, a record number of people drowned in the Great Lakes. This year, drownings are on pace to set a new record. Some in Duluth say more and better-trained lifeguards are needed to make beaches on Lake Superior safer.
At Camp Needlepoint, diabetics avoid being ‘odd kid out’
About 500 children are attending a camp this week or next designed specifically by and for people with diabetes. The aim is stigma-free fun.
Easy, cheap ways to get outside this summer
Yes, it’s already August, but there’s still plenty of time to get outside and have fun before the fall chill blows in. Here are some cheap or free ways to get outdoors with the whole family.
S'mored out? Bring something new to your campfire cooking
It only takes a little planning to take your outdoor eating to the next level. We asked our friends at The Splendid Table to share some easy but creative recipes.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is advising people in the Northland to exercise vigilance in the wake of a bear attack last week.
Congrats mama llama! Minnesota Zoo welcomes new addition
The mother, Calypso, was waiting for the right moment to give birth so the new baby was almost a month overdue — because llamas can delay delivery! Here are some more fun llama facts and a video of the newest member of the Llama Trek exhibit.