Outdoors
It’s Easy to Make Your Own Maple Syrup (If You Don’t Blow it Like I Did)
Do some urban foraging you can drizzle on your pancakes.
Meet the Local Man Who Invented a Bike/Rollerblade/Ice Skate Hybrid
'I just thought it would be funny!' the inventor says of his creation. 'Figured it would give my friends and I a good laugh, and it did.'
How to Traverse the Wild Minnehaha Creek Without Capsizing Your Ass
It's no Wolf River rapids, but don't underestimate the creek.
What Extreme Heat Will Do to Minnesota
After tornados and flooding, extreme heat is the third-deadliest weather phenomenon in our state.
The Hub Bicycle Co-Op Will Close, for Good This Time, at the End of September
It's the end of the road for a Minneapolis cycling institution.
Summer Guide 2024: Hiking and Camping
Big warning this year for pretty much every campsite: There will be mud.
Summer Guide 2024: Pontoons, Kayaks, Paddleboards, and Fancy Swan Paddleboats
Live that boat life without buying a boat.
Summer Guide 2024: Bike Rentals, Tours, and Trails
Failed to apply for an e-bike last week? Consider renting this summer.
‘It Can Be Hard to Find Folks Who Look Like Yourself’: Meet the Minnesotans Working to Diversify the Outdoors
From Melanin in Motion to Midwest Dirt Legion, these groups are empowering Minnesotans to run, bike, hike, ski—and generally, get out and explore.
What Does Horace the Como Corpse Flower Really Smell Like?
After a 102-minute wait, I present: My lunch with Horace.
