Ever wonder where the Mississippi River begins? You can see for yourself in Itasca State Park in the heart of northern ...

With lower populations of white-tailed deer and an abundance of suitable habitat in this part of Minnesota, moose might be gaining lost ground.

Minnesota’s North Woods are being sold to the state’s timber products industry, and deer — and deer hunters — will pay the price with lower populations, and lower harvests, for years to come. Ruffed ...

With its largest land acquisition in 25 years, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has permanently protected 12,271 acres in ...

Hiking through Minnesota’s majestic forests is a tradition enjoyed by generations. Studies show that time in nature boosts mental health and well-being. As you walk beneath the canopy, you might ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. — It's one of the busiest buildings at the Minnesota State Fair for both animals and people. "My day job is I'm a teacher. A high school teacher at Forest Lake, Minnesota, Forest Lake ...

A new wooded outdoor habitat modeled after the Himalayan foothills is slated to open at the Minnesota Zoo this weekend and will feature red pandas, cranes and a deer. The Red Panda Forest Habitat, on ...

According to The Nature Conservancy, “In the early 1800s, 31.5 million acres of forest covered the area that is now Minnesota. Today, that number has been reduced by nearly half, with less than 18 ...