Celebrating Minnesota’s Harvest Season: Local Farms and U-Pick Orchards
As the crisp autumn air settles in and the vibrant colors of fall paint the landscape, Minnesota’s harvest season offers a wonderful opportunity to connect…
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Forest Bathing in Fall: Connecting with Nature in MinnesotaForest Bathing in Fall: Connecting with Nature in Minnesota
As the crisp autumn air settles over Minnesota, the vibrant tapestry of our fall foliage offers a perfect backdrop for a rejuvenating practice known as…
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How to Practice Leave No Trace Principles During Your Fall Adventures in MinnesotaHow to Practice Leave No Trace Principles During Your Fall Adventures in Minnesota
As fall settles over Minnesota, the state’s natural landscapes become a stunning canvas of vibrant colors, crisp air, and abundant wildlife activity. From hiking through…
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Meet Rob Wheeler: St. Paul Native Bringing Homegrown Kombucha to Hibbing, MinnesotaMeet Rob Wheeler: St. Paul Native Bringing Homegrown Kombucha to Hibbing, Minnesota
Written by Upstream Organizer Amanda Arbogast
St. Paul native Rob Wheeler makes and sells homemade Kombucha in Hibbing, MN, where he resides. Unlike other brands of… -
Sharing Minnesota’s Natural Places through Tourism to Discover Peace and Positivity in the OutdoorsSharing Minnesota’s Natural Places through Tourism to Discover Peace and Positivity in the Outdoors
The ice was cracking beneath me and it was my first time on a frozen Minnesota lake in 1999!
My boyfriend at the time (now husband)…
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Urban Angling Adventure: Gunnar Carlson’s Carp Fly Fishing Tournament in MinneapolisUrban Angling Adventure: Gunnar Carlson’s Carp Fly Fishing Tournament in Minneapolis
Written by Gunnar Carlson, Upstream Care for Place Fellow
I entered a fly fishing tournament this spring. Now, I am in no way someone who needs… -
Exploring Cuyuna: Gunnar Carlson’s Annual Mountain Biking Retreat in Crosby, MNExploring Cuyuna: Gunnar Carlson’s Annual Mountain Biking Retreat in Crosby, MN
Written by Gunnar Carlson, Upstream Care for Place Fellow
Every year in June I take a long weekend to travel to Crosby, Minnesota to camp and… -
Connecting with Nature: Louise Ba’s Journey from Minneapolis to Conservation Corps and BeyondConnecting with Nature: Louise Ba’s Journey from Minneapolis to Conservation Corps and Beyond
My name is Louise Ba and I am a senior at St. Catherine University in Saint Paul, Minnesota. I am from Minneapolis, Minnesota, but my…
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How to be a Good Steward in Minnesota WintersHow to be a Good Steward in Minnesota Winters
Written by David Fallon, Upstream Care for Place Fellow
The other day I went to see my mother at the cemetery.Lakewood was so beautiful and yet…
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Creating a Bird Haven with Mary GoldCreating a Bird Haven with Mary Gold
Written by Mary Gold, Upstream Care for Place Fellow
I have a bird feeder in my yard that is always full, yet never needs filling! Many… -
From Classroom to Lake Vermillion: Caley’s Journey of Family, Nature, and Community in Northern MinnesotaFrom Classroom to Lake Vermillion: Caley’s Journey of Family, Nature, and Community in Northern Minnesota
Written by Amanda Arbogast
Caley is a 30-year-old 1st grade teacher from Virginia, Minnesota. Caley currently resides in Hibbing with her husband and 7-month-old daughter. She… -
From Fly Fishing Rookie to Pro Guide: Scot Simmons’ Journey of Passion, Heritage, and StewardshipFrom Fly Fishing Rookie to Pro Guide: Scot Simmons’ Journey of Passion, Heritage, and Stewardship
Written by Gunnar Carlson for Upstream’s Care for Place Fellowship
Scot Simmons is a 54-year-old Minnesotan from Bloomington who loves the outdoors, this passion led him…