RECREATION

Rope course will provide aerial thrills

To call the rope challenge course near Eagle Beach Resort in Hubbard County an aerial adventure park would be selling it short. For many, it will be a life-changing experience.

By Sarah Smith , July 31, 2010

Akeley’s railroad trestle being dismantled, to be replaced with metal structure

After a couple of weeks of prep work, the former Akeley railroad trestle, now a component of the Heartland Trail, was taken being taken apart Monday. The 1927 trestle will be replaced with a lower metal bridge, with work expected to be completed by November, or before, according to Robert Folstrom, project superintendent. The existing 314-foot structure was capable of holding 1,500 pounds, the new 10-foot wide bridge will carry 10,000 pounds, accommodating a snowmobile groomer. Derrick Alvarado of Naytahwaush and Winston Wadena Jr. of Waubun (above) were among the Grand Forks-based Swingen Construction crew members.

By Jean Ruzicka , July 28, 2010

Nevis celebrates 60th annual Muskie Days

Kids arrived from far and wide to take part in the 60th annual Muskie Days. Rain dampened a few events, but not spirits.The Nevis Lions served 275 at a fish dinner near the big muskie.

By Sarah Smith and Jean Ruzicka , July 21, 2010

DL makes top 10 list for boating sites

If the weather would cooperate, Detroit Lake could prove why it was chosen as one of the top 10 boating destinations in the United States.

By Pippi Mayfield , June 16, 2010

A break in the rain is the perfect time for a swim

During a break in the rain Thursday the Fish Hook River seemed like a good place to play a game of Dodgeball.

By Anna Erickson , June 12, 2010

Itasca invites the region over for a picnic, fun and music

Hundreds of people took advantage of free admission to picnic at Itasca State Park Sunday and enjoy the fun and games. The afternoon highlighted several musical groups and an occasional rain drop, depending on which cloud you were standing under.

By Sarah Smith , June 09, 2010

Proposed ice skating rink in Depot Park would have northwoods feel

A community ice skating rink is being proposed for Depot Park in Park Rapids.

By Anna Erickson , April 21, 2010

Efforts mount to save Detroit Mountain as outdoor recreation area

The idea of bringing back Detroit Mountain as an outdoor recreation area started almost as soon as the ski area closed about eight years ago.

By Nathan Bowe , March 18, 2010

Northland musher prepares for Iditarod

Just a month after running the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, Northland musher Blake Freking is in Alaska, preparing for Saturday’s start of the Iditarod Great Sled Race.

By Carrie Kohlmeier , March 04, 2010

Thrills and spills on the snowy hills of Shingobee

Sunday was T-shirt weather on the sledding hill at Shingobee, east of Akeley.

By Sarah Smith , March 03, 2010

Plenty of piping thrills at Spirit Mountain

On a recent mild day, Sam Kluver sat on a snow bank at Spirit Mountain, video camera ready to catch the action as a friend came snowboarding down the Amp Energy Terrain Park.

By Steve Kuchera , February 15, 2010

Grassroots effort launched to save Detroit Mountain

Efforts to re-open Detroit Mountain ski area appear to be snowballing, judging by a campaign on email and Facebook.

By Nathan Bowe , February 15, 2010

Cross-country skiing open houses next week

The snow is here, just in time for cross-country skiing open houses next week at Soaring Eagle.

December 24, 2009

Soaring Eagle needs Mother Nature’s help to open

With just a little more snow Soaring Eagle Cross Country Ski Trails should be ready for skiers. Soaring Eagle, located 8 miles north of Park Rapids on Highway 71, is maintained by the Itascatur Ski/Bike/Run club.

By Anna Erickson , December 19, 2009

DNR seeks public, private partners to promote outdoors

Explore Minnesota Tourism and the Department of Natural Resources are looking for more collaboration to get people to state parks and trails. DNR commissioner Mark Holsten called for a meeting Thursday at Itasca State Park to get ideas on how to market the state’s parks and trails more effectively.

By Anna Erickson , December 05, 2009