This Minnesotan is Making the Great Outdoors a Safe Space for All
In 2019, Mikah Meyer became the first person to experience all 400-plus U.S. National Park Service sites in a single 200,000-mile swoop. The trek evolved from a bucket list journey to a mission of promoting his LGBTQ+ Outside Safe Space initiative to nearly 70,000 Instagram followers and beyond.
When and Where to See the Northern Lights in the Midwest
We've found a few of the best places to observe this otherworldly phenomenon.
Where to Watch the Magical Migration of Birds and Insects Across the Midwest
You don't need to be an avid naturalist to enjoy the experience.
6 Simple Tips to Start Bird Watching—Plus the Gear You Need
You've got cardinals and robins down. Now learn to identify the Midwest's other 400-plus birds.
Forest Bathing is the Soothing Nature Activity You'll Want to Try This Spring
The Japanese notion of forest bathing distills the health perks of a walk in the woods.
Why Birding Matters—Now More Than Ever
A birder in North Dakota nurtures diversity— both of the creatures who inhabit our wild spaces, and of the people who come to enjoy them.