I would have never guessed the largest land organism is a fungus. But according to an article by Eleanor Imster, “The largest terrestrial organism on the planet is a fungus called Armillaria solidipes – or honey fungus. The largest honey …
Plan to stay up late or get up early on the 13th and 14th of December when the Gemini Meteor Showers will peak between midnight and 2am. It’s not the best time of the year for watching meteors in Minnesota …
Salt used on roadways causes a number of problems. Much of the salt used on roads ends up in lakes or streams or stays in groundwater. This can affect drinking water for humans and ecosystems for fish. The salt can …
It’s been a long time since my Dad has asked me this question but I can assure you it was a common question when I was young. Every time he went to put on a coat, before he’d put his …
The fall colors are here and they are beautiful. DNR News Release For Immediate Release: Sept. 7, 2017 Expect a near perfect fall leaf season in Minnesota state parks and trails The Fall Color Finder goes live Sept. 7 Adequate …
Here’s some information from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency about water quality in Minnesota. How’s the water? Minnesota has a very unusual geographic position. We sit atop a triple, continental-scale water divide. Almost all of our water arrives as rain …
The blueberry crop this year has been disappointing. First the very wet spring was to blame and then too many days of hot sunshine dried out the few berries there were. Combine that with all of the extremely large piles …
A picture can tell a thousand words or speak of the silence that exists in the wilderness.
A celebration in Ely, Minnesota happening on July 27th! Enjoy an afternoon paddle & picnic at Moose Lake & Celebrate America’s Public Lands Legacy Join Ely’s participation in the July 27 “This Land is Our Land” national event WHEN: Thur …
If you were hoping for a summer deal on a canoe trip then I’m sorry for misleading you. This post is actually about saving energy and maybe some money while you are away on your summer vacation. Of course we …