West Central Minnesota boasts a lot of natural beauty, with a number of state parks with miles of paved and natural hiking trails through out as well as designated scientific and natural areas. Here ...

Minnesota is known for its mosquitoes. Up north, it's our unofficial state bird, and even in the lake-deprived southeast region, this buzzing pest is a constant concern for hikers, campers and pretty ...

Imagine stepping outside to the sight of dazzling hummingbirds. There's a way to make your yard a favorite stop for them, and it all starts with the right plants.

Bicycling is a low-cost way to meet up and exercise at the same time. With trails available throughout west central Minnesota ...

A common backyard bird you will see this summer are blue jays. Although they are known for their aggressive bullying behavior at the neighborhood bird feeders, they're a wonderful sight to see. They ...

North Carolina has over 60 official state symbols. These symbols include the state bird (cardinal), flower (dogwood), and tree (pine). The state also has official designations for a reptile ...

Seeing a pine pollen cone, oak catkin or sower gall once each year is enough to continue to marvel at their beauty, unique ...

Michael Jordan continues to be widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, and Kenny Smith believes there is nothing ...