If Nyberg Sculpture Park is the appetizer in our feast of quirky art, Franconia Sculpture Park is the all-you-can-eat buffet.

From the column: "In 2022, outdoor recreation was an $11.7 billion industry in Minnesota, contributing seven times more to ...

There's not much left of the abandoned mining town of Taconite Harbor, Minnesota, but it's story is fascinating.

Minnesota outdoors lovers haven’t always played well together: motor sports devotees and quiet sports enthusiasts maintain and use separate trails, with some debating which groups are better stewards ...

At a time when partisan divides are starker than ever, Minnesota voters of all political stripes overwhelmingly backed a ...

Explore the stunning national parks in Minnesota. Discover pristine lakes, rivers, and endless outdoor activities for all ...

The constitutional amendment to extend Minnesota's Environmental and Natural Resources Trust fund via the state lottery got ...

Minnesotans voted in favor of renewing the state constitutional amendment to put lottery dollars toward the environment.

In 1988, Minnesota voters first approved a constitutional amendment that dedicated a portion of lottery proceeds to the ...

Sarah Strommen has been commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources since January 2019, the first woman to hold the post. Before that she was an assistant DNR commissioner and also ...

Tucked away in the scenic Champlain Islands of Vermont, North Hero State Park is a true hidden gem. At 399 acres, it’s a ...

Afton and William O’Brien state parks will be closed to all visitors for several upcoming special hunts in November and December, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.