March–April 2021 | Minnesota Conservation Volunteer

Rapids are always right around the bend for wilderness canoeist Bob O’Hara, perhaps the most influential Minnesota adventurer you’ve never heard of.

For almost 80 years, the rare western Jacob’s ladder has left a trail of mystery and enchantment

There’s a thin line between enthusiasm and obsession.

In 2020, parks, trails, and waters were a balm for Minnesotans weathering the pandemic.

DNR herpetologist Carol Hall reflects on a career dedicated to the cold and slithery.

Decades ago, my teenage self set out to catch a catfish.

Sandhill cranes have big wings, big voices, and dazzling dance moves.

The American goldfinch adds demure beauty to the Minnesota landscape.

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