Hmong Times Sports and Outdoors
The Hmong Times Sports and Outdoors section shares information about the great outdoors in Minnesota and delivers coverage of your favorite sports team. Staying involved and active in the outdoors and sharing the excitement of our local teams helps maintain a sense of well being and community.
Discovering History And Hidden Gems At Crow Wing State Park
Homeschooling is the norm at this unusual point in state education history. Kitchen tables double as school desks, and parents step up as instructors.
The Impact Of Climate Change On Minnesota State Parks
Climate changes that include “mega” rainfall – plus warmer temperatures – influence the 250,000 acres of land in Minnesota state parks.
Why The Turtle Crosses The Road
Want to help preserve one of the coolest parts of Minnesota’s natural history, something that pre-dates dinosaurs but still can be found all across the state?
Bringing Them Back – State DNR Conservation And Protection Measures Strive To Increase Bird Population
Birds aren’t doing too well in North America. A 2019 study from the publication “Science” shows a decline in the bird population of three billion since 1970, “with steep declines in every habitat.”
How Wildlife Handles Winter
To many Minnesotans at this time of year, Winter can start to feel a little like a long road trip to Spring – are we there yet? As mammals, we humans seem to keep having to fight off the urge to slumber the winter away, to hibernate like a bat in a cave until April.
No Admittance Fee To State Parks On February 15 – Free Park Four-Pack
Pack everyone up and head for the nearest state park where the entry fee on February 15, 2020 is waved. That’s right, you’ll be admitted without paying the $7 entry fee.
Winter Camping – Fun Without The Mosquitoes
Wayne Boerner has a little secret he’d like to share with anyone who enjoys camping but likes to get away from all the other people that one sometimes finds at popular campgrounds. Try it in winter.
DNR Issues Ice Warning For Aerated Lakes
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has issued its annual ice safety warning for lakes with winter aeration systems.
From None To Many – The Resurgence Of Wild Turkeys In Minnesota
The next time you see a wild turkey, offer a silent thank you to the state of Missouri. Yes, Missouri. Also, consider a quiet thanks to the Department of Natural Resource wildlife specialists who trapped, moved, and ultimately helped reintroduce the once overhunted birds to the state.
Chronic Wasting Disease Testing Is Mandatory In Central, North-central And Southeast
Minnesota deer hunters must bring their harvested deer to sampling stations to be tested for chronic wasting disease in the central surveillance area; north-central and southeast management zones; and the southeast control zone.
DNR Helps Hunters, Others Stay Safe While Enjoying The Outdoors
Wild animals such as deer and squirrels don’t really stop to think about safety. The way they move across the landscape and react to threats is largely a matter of instincts, survival mechanisms that have evolved over thousands of years.
Minnesota DNR Stocks White Bass Into Lake Phalen For Fourth Consecutive Year
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources recently released about 9,200 fingerling white bass into St. Paul’s Lake Phalen in hopes they will grow to catchable size and help establish a naturally reproducing population.
Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park
If like me, you find 48 degrees to be a nearly perfect temperature, visit the cave and beat the heat. If like me you seek a family-friendly day trip that offers something valuable for both children and adults, visit the cave.
Tick Season: An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth a Pound of Cure
While you’re out and about enjoying fresh air, don’t forget to take precautions against the possibility of being bitten by a tick.
Camping With Kids: Well Worth The Effort
When my husband and I decided to start a family, we promised ourselves that having kids wouldn’t mean abandoning our active lifestyle. We knew we’d have to make adjustments, but we also believed that children provide more reasons than ever to get outdoors.
Archery In The Parks Programs Teach How To Shoot An Arrow And Much More
She stood unnaturally straight and drew the arrow back. It flew to the center of the target with a thud. Bullseye. Then she did it again.
The Twin Cities Has It All – Including Lots Of Places To Fish!
If you love angling and want to live in a big city, you couldn’t do any better than the Twin Cities metro region. Bright lights, big fish – we’ve got it all.
Outdoor Skills Expo
Whether you are preparing for the next global pandemic, planning an epic National Park adventure or just trying to survive your next family car or river camping trip, this event is for you!
Bird Watching In Minnesota: How To Increase Your ‘WOW’ Moments
When Alex Watson walks through a state park, he can tell what’s going on over the next hill because of audio cues he hears from birds.
Make Maple Syrup For A Sweet Taste Of Spring!
Hundreds of years ago, before there were weather reports or thermometers, Minnesota’s Ojibwe Indians kept an eye on the natural world around them to tell them when Spring was on its way.
Spring Is Just Around The Corner At Minnesota State Parks
Bone-numbing windchills in January. Record-busting snowfalls in February. Is anyone here ready for Winter to be over yet?
Snow Thrower Usage: Questions To Help You Keep Safety In Mind
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute encourages snow thrower readiness for wintry weather, review safe operating procedures.
When Nature Gives You Ice, Go Ice Fishing!
Ice fishing is one of the coolest things you can do during the winter months in Minnesota. It’s like having a huge boat made of ice, which allows you to access every single part of the lake (without the expense or hassle of an actual boat). Way cool, if you ask me!
DNR Issues Ice Warning For Aerated Lakes
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has issued its annual ice safety warning for lakes with winter aeration systems.
Doing It Yourself – How To Make An Ice Luminary
You ventured out on a candlelight walk in a state park and now want to make your own luminary.
Winter Light From Above And Below
State parks and trails offer more than 30 candlelit events this winter.
Season Preview: Hmong College Prep Academy Basketball Teams Gearing Up For The 2018-19 Season
Hmong College Prep Academy Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Teams recently kicked off their 2018-19 seasons.
Embrace Winter On A Pair Of Snowshoes
Linda Radimecky holds the key to another world, one that’s accessible only part of the year. Her key has a history that spans thousands of years and two continents. If you’re interested, she’d be happy to share.
A Treasure On The St. Croix – William O’Brien State Park
You may have seen stories in this paper from Minnesota Parks and Trails about the benefits of walking. But walk where? Consider William O’Brien State Park, which is about an hour north of the Twin Cities and features miles of walking trails along the banks of the St. Croix River.
WINTER BREAK DAY CAMPS FOR KIDS
Register kids ages 6-12 for naturalist-led day camps on no school days throughout the year! Explore outdoors, get messy and learn by doing. Spend days off in nature’s classroom while having fun playing in the park at North Mississippi.
Governor Dayton Proclaims Nov. 23d As “Free Park Friday”
A kind of lull can set in after a holiday celebration. Too much food, too much excitement.
Fewer Bats Means More Bugs: Why Bats Are More Friend Than Foe
White nose syndrome (WNS) has already killed thousands of Minnesota bats, a fact lost on most people. Why should they care? After all, folklore and popular culture suggests that bats are scary.
Deer Hunting Season Information
The updated 2018 deer season information can be accessed through these links, documents and interactive map on the Minnesota DNR website. Many permit areas across the state have similar or more liberal management designations this year to address growing deer populations.
Hunting Safety
Nothing can ruin a hunt faster than an accident. Drowning, hypothermia, getting lost, falls from tree stands or just spraining an ankle are among the perils awaiting hunters ill prepared for a trip afield.
Hunting Myths – Dispelling Some Myths About Hunting
If you don’t hunt, you might wonder what’s so appealing about this activity. Why, for example, would anyone sit for hours in a chilly duck blind? Or trudge mile after mile through soggy cattail sloughs?
St. Paul To New York – Tennis Provides Opportunities To Area Youth
The humble tennis courts of St. Paul are not often thought of as a breeding ground for premier tennis talent, but such is the story of Vunnisa Vu. Vunnisa, a resident of Roseville and attendee of Roseville Middle School.
Millions Of Public Acres Across Minnesota – This Land Really Is Your Land!
Legendary American folksinger Woody Guthrie may not have mentioned Minnesota by name when he penned his classic ode to America’s varied and beautiful landscapes, but he certainly could have, given our state’s wealth of natural beauty and public lands.
Chase The Fall Colors In Minnesota-Explore Minnesota and Minnesota State Parks and Trails Launch Weekly Fall Color Report
To celebrate the season, Explore Minnesota, the state’s tourism promotion office, and Minnesota State Parks and Trails have teamed up to provide a weekly fall color report.
How To Learn And Even Photograph The Night Sky
When you look into a clear night sky away from the lights of a city, how much do you recognize? With a flat surface to look from, minimal equipment and a clear night, you can learn the basics of astronomy and eventually may even take pictures of the night sky.
Outdoor Skills Workshop For Women Scheduled For Sept. 14-16
Women can hike to spectacular views of autumn colors and Lake Superior on the horizon during a three-day fall workshop that teaches a variety of outdoor skills through the Becoming an Outdoors Woman program of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.