November–December 2021 | Minnesota Conservation Volunteer

My story of finding peace and community in Minnesota's Outdoors.

My dad had long wanted to skate in the BWCA. Last year he got his chance.

My family took a 600-mile canoe trip from the Canadian border to our own backyard. Blame the pandemic.

When I decided it was time to experiment with my photography, I turned to a less literal approach.

Through the seasons and through the years, a simple scene reveals complexities and wonders.

Trout nets made by a Duluth craftsman combine function and natural beauty.

How do you read the lands and waters where you find yourself?

Friendly competition turns fierce in a quest for the state's rarest insect-eating plant.

When the fish aren't biting and the ducks are shy, I'm content to be a quiet observer.

When commuting becomes communing with nature.

Your guide to Minnesota's woods, waters, and wildlife