November–December 2024 | Minnesota Conservation Volunteer

A kayaker reflects on her family's favorite paddling route.

Persistence pays for winter explorers who find a temple of icy wonders in the wilderness.

A childhood spent exploring the boggy beauty of the “Little Lake” leads to a lifelong interest in the natural sciences.

Seeking new flying objects to identify, a scientist broadens his horizons.

Boating the urban Mississippi amid ice floes yields novel pleasures, vivid sights, and, sometimes, decent fishing.

Baaga’adowewin, an Ojibwe activity, inspired the sport of lacrosse.

A photographer seeks out quiet places far from the cacophony of modern life.

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