hiking

Popular Mechanics doesn't give any criteria on how they determined their list of most incredible hiking trails, but we're not going to argue.

It was such a nice day on Monday I decided to take my dog Norman for a walk through the Bob Cross Nature Reserve in Sauk Rapids.

Explore Minnesota's Alyssa Hayes joined WJON Outdoors reporter Jerry Carlson and I on WJON today. Alyssa talked about the State Fair Parade which starts today and runs through Sunday and then will run again from August 27-30 and finish up September 3-7. Alyssa discussed the wide variety of hiking options the state has too. Explore Minnesota put together their top ten.

There is no shortage of fun if you're looking to bring in the new year right this weekend around Central Minnesota. You can head to the Paramount Theatre to enjoy the sounds of Shawn Johnson and the Big Band Experience, Tonic Sol Fa or Deuces Wild. Pioneer Place will be holding their New Year's Eve Bash, and you can go for a hike at Quarry Park and Nature Preserve. Read more in The Weekender!

We've been spoiled so far this fall, and experts are saying to take full advantage of the beautiful Minnesota weather.

This week on our winter activities themed Fun Friday we decided to check out the hiking trails at Quarry Park and Nature Preserve.

Authorities have identified a Duluth man who died after becoming ill while hiking a remote trail in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Authorities in northeastern Minnesota say a 27-year-old Duluth man has died after becoming ill while hiking a remote trail in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Nature lovers and hikers came out to St. John's University for its annual Collegeville Colors event today to enjoy the activities and the beautiful Autumn scenery on St. John's trails.

Hiking 4,600 miles takes endless determination, physical endurance, and a stubbornness to continue moving forward through obstacles. For 23-year-old Luke Jordan it also lead to plenty of time to learn about himself, and the world around him.