Outdoors
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.
Happy Summer! Did Your Kid Get Into the Twin Cities’ Most Exclusive Day Camp?
Inspired by Tolkien, 'D&D,' and video games, Adventures in Cardboard is all about empowering creativity—provided you can secure a spot.
Every Playground in South Minneapolis, Ranked From Best to Not Really That Bad at All
All 42 playgrounds south of Franklin Avenue, ranked according to our Proprietary Algorithm.
The 13 Best Twin Cities Sledding Hills—Visit ‘Em NOW!
Look folks, we've been sitting on this story for weeks. Blame the melting planet!
Meet Ham, the Minneapolis-Based Adventure Cat and One of the Stars of ‘Cats and Cocktails’
'Yeah, you can train a cat!' reports Ham's owner.
MN’s Weird, Warm Winter Is Causing Chaos for Outdoor Institutions
Beargrease? Canceled. Skating rinks? Closed. Ice Festivals? Off. It’s a tough year to get outside.
