Monthly Archives: February 2011

Permit Reservation Changes

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The US Forest Service announced today that that there will be reduction in the online fee when you make a permit reservation. MORE >

Classic Wooden Paddles You’ll Crave

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Is it maybe time to retire your old, beat-up paddle?  Or, are you looking to add to your gear collection? We’ve got a nice selection that will help you paddle longer and farther and, uh, look good while doing it.

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Moose Are Disappearing

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It comes as no surprise that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources recently confirmed that the moose population in northern Minnesota continues to decline.  MORE >

Painter Tom Uttech’s “Boreal Conversations”

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See the work of an artist whose hauntingly beautiful landscapes inspire… and alarm.
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Ski-In Camping Along the North Shore

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Guest blogger Andrew Slade knows all the spots for a superior North Shore experience. Here are four of them.

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Dry Bag Roundup

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Planning a spring trip seems to invite rain showers and sometimes – say it quietly – a downpour.  For knock-on-wood protection, you can’t beat dry bags. MORE >

DNR Announces 25 Year Legacy Plan for Parks and Trails

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What would you do for the outdoors if you had a chunk of change?

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Sled Dogs Vs. People On Skis

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Wait, wait… Dogsled teams racing against XC skiers… in like, a race? Yeah. Heck yeah, why not?

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20° Bags for Under $100

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In the market for a new sleeping bag for spring?  Looking for durability and economy?  MORE >

Found: Vintage Winter Camping Article

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Think you’re a winter camping know-it-all? Get ready to be upstaged by the old school, ya whipper-snappers!

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