hiking

A small forest in Rhinelander officially became part of a national registry of old-growth forests Thursday. It’s part of a nationwide effort to identify and preserve old-growth forests in every county of the country.

It’s peak color, or at least close to, in the Western Upper Peninsula right now. If you head that way, it’s likely you’ll at the very least drive through the Ottawa National Forest.The forest is home to lakes, rivers, waterfalls, and stunning views to take in fall colors.And it’s where WXPR’s Katie Thoresen takes us during this week’s Explore Up North.

During the month of October, hike, walk, run or backpack 41 miles of the Ice Age Trail and visit three of the trail communities to earn a hiking certificate and a limited-edition patch.

Despite most people waking up to fresh snow Monday, it should start feeling more like spring this week with temperatures in the upper 50s.The early…

With the snow melted and the occasional warmer day, many of us have been itching to get out on the trail. But unless it’s one close to home, it can be…

You may be planning to get outdoors this weekend, but you probably won’t be outside as much as Toby Clark. He’s been hiking the ice age trail since April,…