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Don Begalle began hiking as a kid in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and has been wandering the forests, mountains and deserts for 20 years. He worked for more than 10 years among the Twin Cities' outdoor recreation community, but is now "employed" as a full-time dad.

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Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week

In 1903, Theodore Roosevelt established the country's first national wildlife refuge. Today, the Fish and Wildlife Service oversees 550 refuge or...
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Twin Cities Fall Scenery

The cooler weather and darker days of fall are clearly closing in around us,but this harbinger of winter is no time for despair. With fall come the...
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The National Parks: America's Best Idea begins airing tonight

On your behalf, the National Park Service oversees 391 park units across the country. From wild parks to historic sites and from our lowest point (in...
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Hiking the Grand Portage trail

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The last 20 miles of the Pigeon River run like a moody teenager. Serene flows turn to raging rapids turn to tumbling waterfalls and back again....
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Hiking 101: A simple introduction to geocaching

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Sometimes even the most dedicated hiker could use some extra inspiration or a goal beyond simply taking a walk. If this sounds like you, it might be...
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Hiking 101: Trails along Twin City rivers

Rivers can provide hikers with a scenic and relaxing focal point. The Twin Cities metro has several rivers running through or nearby and all have a...
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Hiking 101: Where can I get hiking gear in the Twin Cities?

So your pack is ripped, your water bottle leaks, your boots hurt and your compass points south. It might be time for a new piece of gear. Luckily,...
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Lyndale Park hike

Lyndale Park (sometimes referred to as the Lyndale Park Arboretum) is spread around the north part of Lake Harriet in South Minneapolis. No doubt you...
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Hiking 101: Where are the Twin Cities' nature centers?

Combining trails, flora, fauna and environmental education, nature centers are the perfect place to both experience the outdoors and learn more about...
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Beyond the border: Hiking Theodore Roosevelt National Park

If you travel west on I-94, you will notice that just past Belfield, ND, the landscape makes an abrupt change. The fields of the Great Plains...
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