outdoors

For 25 years, one rule has kept some of Minnesota and Wisconsin's wildest forests off-limits to logging and road-building. Now the federal government wants it gone, and you have until Sept. 21 to weigh in. Here are both sides of the fight.

Adding or removing a trout designation changes the seasons, rules, and protections on a stream. Now, the Minnesota DNR is proposing changes across 125 miles in 11 counties, and anglers have until September 11 to speak up.

In Wisconsin, deer season is practically a holiday, and it's officially underway. Bonus antlerless tags go on sale by zone August 17-20, and the nine-day gun season hits November 21. Here's everything you need to know before heading out.

Deer season is coming, and the Wisconsin DNR has an important reminder for hunters scouting tree stand locations, because emerald ash borer has left certain trees dangerously weak, and they can snap without warning. Here's what to know.

Three of Minneapolis-area beaches just got a hazardous algae warning, and they're not the only spot at risk. Here's how to spot the toxic blooms that can sicken your family and even turn deadly for dogs, before your next swim.

Two Wisconsin state parks just ranked among America's best for scenic appeal, wildlife diversity, affordability, and more. See where each one ranked, and why visitors from throughout the country love them. great-value outdoor escapes. See where each one landed on the national list.

I had no idea we had carnivorous plants in Minnesota. Some are relatively common, some are underwater, and one species can only be found along Lake Superior.

A deer near Stillwater tested positive for CWD, the fatal, incurable disease now found in a new part of Minnesota. Here's what it means for the herd, and the new mandatory testing rules hunters need to know before opening weekend this fall.

From Itasca's Mississippi headwaters to the cliffs above Lake Superior, four Minnesota state parks just ranked among America's top 40 for beauty, wildlife diversity, and more. See where each one ranked, and why travelers love them.

From massive water bodies to smaller inland lakes, these are Minnesota's 10 most dangerous waters, with rankings determined by fatal-accident data, water traffic, and important water conditions.