Sharing 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)…
Stories from Minnesota
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Reviving a Woodland Legacy: A Journey of Stewardship and Restoration in Central MinnesotaReviving a Woodland Legacy: A Journey of Stewardship and Restoration in Central Minnesota
Written by Mary Gold, Upstream Care for Place Fellow
Experiencing awe and wonder while in nature is a wonderful gift and a requirement for a life… -
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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Spreading Joy with Yellow Lady Slipper Orchids: Mary Gold’s Springtime Mission in Central MinnesotaSpreading Joy with Yellow Lady Slipper Orchids: Mary Gold’s Springtime Mission in Central Minnesota
Written by Mary Gold, Upstream Care for Place Fellow
Every Spring I am greeted by 300 blooming Yellow Lady Slipper Orchids! Orchid hunting in early June… -
How a 4th Generation Iron Ranger Loves Where He Lives with John ArbogastHow a 4th Generation Iron Ranger Loves Where He Lives with John Arbogast
Written by Amanda Arbogast, Upstream Care for Place Fellow
John Arbogast is a 58-year-old father of two living in Virginia, MN. After high school, he spent… -
Sustainable Spirits: How Vikre Distillery Leads the Way in Eco-Friendly DistillingSustainable Spirits: How Vikre Distillery Leads the Way in Eco-Friendly Distilling
Emily Vikre was raised in Duluth, while on a trip back to Minnesota to visit family, her parents told her about their experience at a…
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Growing Up Outdoors: Allison Jurek’s Minnesota Memories and the Gift of NatureGrowing Up Outdoors: Allison Jurek’s Minnesota Memories and the Gift of Nature
Written by Allison Jurek, Upstream Care for Place Fellow
I cannot recall a time when Minnesota’s dirt, water, and green spaces were sprawled in front of… -
Celebrating the Mississippi: Monica Rojas on Family Traditions and Urban Nature AdventuresCelebrating the Mississippi: Monica Rojas on Family Traditions and Urban Nature Adventures
Written by Monica Rojas, Upstream Care for Place Fellow
“Mississippi River!” echoes throughout the family car. It reverberates through our bones and rattles the treasures tucked…
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Empowering Women of Color in Agriculture and Building a Sustainable FutureEmpowering Women of Color in Agriculture and Building a Sustainable Future
Written by Naima Dhore, Upstream Care for Place Fellow
Farming holds a personal significance for me. In Somalia, our connection to food was direct – fresh…
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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…