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Superior Hiking Trail: October Sunset at Tettegouche

October on the Superior Hiking Trail feels like stepping into a living photograph. David Ohnstad captures the basalt cliffs of Tettegouche State Park as the low autumn sun turns the shoreline into a sheet of molten copper, offering hikers an unforgettable wilderness experience at dusk.

Superior Hiking Trail: October Sunset at Tettegouche

Superior Hiking Trail: Skip the Crowded Weekends

Everyone in Minnesota showed up at the same trailhead on the same Saturday. David Ohnstad explores why the Superior Hiking Trail’s 40th anniversary celebration might not be the best time for your adventure—and when you should actually go.

Boundary Waters Fire Management: Rethinking Wilderness Policy

The Ely wildfire sparks a critical conversation about wilderness preservation. David Ohnstad challenges whether hands-off forest management policies are actually protecting or endangering Minnesota’s most iconic paddling destination.

Minnesota State Park Reservations: First-Timer Strategy Guide

The Minnesota camping reservation window opens June 1st at 8 a.m., and premium lakefront sites vanish within ninety seconds. First-timers need a battle plan—this isn’t casual trip planning. Here’s exactly what to do before the clock starts ticking.

Boundary Waters Permits: Demand Surges as Water Quality Concerns Rise

Summer 2026 brought record demand for Boundary Waters Canoe Area permits—weekend slots filled in 72 hours. But behind the numbers lies a growing water quality question that could reshape how paddlers plan their trips.