Your guide to Minnesota's woods, waters, and wildlife Return of the Elk Elk once roamed much of Minnesota. Now limited to three small herds in the far northwest, these magnificent animals are coming to the northeast. Alone through the Wilderness Boundary Waters hiking trails offer a novel and rugged route into canoe country. From the Editor Walking in Canoe Country Dispatch Big Plans for Biochar Minnesota is a leader in this growing green practice. The MCV Q&A Lured by Fish From minute minnows to massive muskies, Kassandra Ford is fascinated by all things piscine. Bucket List Watch the Pelicans at Chambers Grove Young Naturalists 10 Signs of Spring Grab your notebook or smartphone and observe the world around you as the weather begins to warm. Minnesota Profile Black-Crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) Sign up for email updates SUBMIT