Environment
Local explorer Lonnie Dupre on his recent Denali attempt and his newly-published memoir
-Local explorer Lonnie Dupre stopped by The Roadhouse Feb. 10 to chat with Buck about his second attempt to summit Denali in winter, and about his newly-published memoir, "Life on Ice: 25 Years of Arctic Exploration."
LSProject: A Perfect Storm of Circumstances (Full Report)
, -Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has hundreds of miles of beautiful beaches. Seemingly pristine and still very wild, the North Shore of Lake Michigan is a wilderness destination.
Wildersmith February 10
-It’s sweet heart day in the northland! The time of hearts and chocolates finds the calendar chipping away at what was supposed to be the burden of winter.
Points North: Young women bring new perspectives to outdoor writing
-We often hear young people are losing interest in the Great Outdoors, but plenty of 20-somethings enjoy activities ranging from cross-country skiing to hunting.
Northern Sky: Bright Lights in February
-Deane Morrison is a science writer at the University of Minnesot, where she authors the Minnesota Starwatch column.
Wildersmith February 3
-February has called on us “up the Trail folks” in more seasonal fashion. Temps have been cold, but not bitter, with some decent snow, but nothing to boast about.
Points North: On Deer Deficits and Dead Dogs
Shawn Perich-When it came to northern Minnesota deer hunting, my father believed you took the good and the bad when it came to deer abundance.
Feeding the planet without ruining the environment: Can it be done?
-Buck spoke Jan. 20 with Prof. Jonathan Foley of the Institute on the Environment at the U of MN, about an innovative four-point plan for increasing agricultural production while reducing environmental degradation.
Wildersmith January 27
-With our northwoods January fading fast, the month got a little brittle last week. Typically, the third stanza of month one is the coldest of the season and it was no exception so far this year.
Points North: Come on up, the winter is fine
-On a recent morning I stepped out with the dogs at daybreak. Beneath a clear dawn sky, the air was crisp and calm. When we came inside 20 minutes later, I thought it was pretty nice outside.