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Outdoor Adventures
With its increased sunshine and warmer temperatures, spring is a beloved time of year. For those who live in areas where the weather changes dramatically throughout the year, spring can be a respite from the snow and also a chance to enjoy the outdoors prior to the arrival of the muggy, hot days of...
Heading into this weekend, ATVs will likely be the best option to get around. Trucks were being used on many lakes earlier in the week and even though main lake ice remains excellent, some shorelines have started breaking loose.
Lake Sylvia, Lake Francis, Pleasant Lake, Clearwater Lake, Indian Lake...
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When members of the general public undertake directed scientific work, that's called citizen science! These projects are often done in collaboration with professional scientists and scientific institutions. Participants in citizen science...
Crappies are still very active at a depth of 25 ft. or more, and if you try Sylvia, Maple, Buffalo and Granite Lakes during low-light times you’ll have much success.
You can also fish Clearwater Lake, Lake John, Indian Lake, Lake Sylvia, Maple Lake, and Buffalo Lake for sunfish and a few crappies,...
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Carbon, carbon, carbon. Many woodland owners have been hearing more news about opportunities with forest carbon markets. In these markets, landowners are paid for the carbon storage and sequestration that their trees provide. Funds come...
People know to protect their skin and eyes from the sun. Sun exposure can be dangerous for the body, but the sun's rays also can damage automobiles.
Leaving a vehicle exposed to sunlight for extended periods of time increases the risk of damage to its interior and exterior. It's important that car...
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The snow flies and some critters turn white. Why does this happen? It seems that if keeping the animal hidden in the snow was the reason for this coloration, more snow-dwelling critters would be white. While white coats can provide...
Granite Lake, Maple Lake, Buffalo, and Indian are the best for crappies, especially at night over 24-30 ft. Clearwater, Lake John, Maple Lake, and Indian Lake are good for catching sunfish at 12-14 ft. If you try Clearwater Lake, Cedar Lake, Buffalo Lake, and Lake Sylvia you can find some good...
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We've already practiced our tracking skills during the 12 weeks of winter. Now it's time to see what other clues animals leave behind for us to discover.
Head out to your favorite wildlife viewing spot and look for signs that the...
Even though it has been bitterly cold, Clearwater Lake, Indian Lake, Maple Lake, Lake Sylvia, Granite Lake, and Lake John have been producing some sunfish in 12-14 ft. and crappies suspended over 30 ft. A few people fishing through the cold have caught some walleye and northern pike, but the...
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