Your guide to Minnesota's woods, waters, and wildlife Trail Share A public route across private lands, the Lost Creek Hiking Trail is a friendly invitation to take a hike. Cold Play Ice climbing is on the ascent at Minnesota's three ice parks, where artificial icefalls create real thrills. From the Editor Freedom to Roam Blurring the public-private line with nature trails. Dispatch Spirits on the Land An augmented reality art project views a natural site through a native lens. The MCV Q&A The Eagle Has Nested Lori Naumann looks back on 10 years of the EagleCam. Bucket List Winter Camp at George Crosby Manitou State Park They're cold and tired but there is no place on the planet they'd rather be. Young Naturalists Minnesota’s Mighty Oaks Oak trees are good for wild places, wildlife, and people. Get to know our acorn makers better. Minnesota Profile Longnose Gar (Lepisosteus osseus) and Shortnose Gar (Lepisosteus platostomus) These two predator species have a prehistoric pedigree. Sign up for email updates SUBMIT