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An explosion shattered the quiet air of Minocqua Lake early in the morning on August 13, 1977. The blast killed the man carrying the bomb, severely injured the perpetrator of the bombing and left a dark mark on Minocqua history.

WXPR’s Katie Thoresen and DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto take us through some good reminders on how best to stay safe while recreating.

Explore Up North with WXPR’s Erin Gottsacker as she takes us on the Adventure Ride of Copper Peak.

WXPR’s Katie Thoresen and DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talk about what’s happening with birds in the region right now in this episode of All Things Outdoors.

There’s no shortage of beautiful places to get outside in the Northwoods.But how you can enjoy those places and what to expect from them changes based on their designation.As part of WXPR’s We Live Up Here series, Katie Thoresen introduces us to State Natural Areas and a man being honored for dedicating his life to preserving them.

Swans may not be the most important factor in the decline of wild rice, but there is no doubt that the number of swans has increased on our Northwoods lakes. How did this happen?

A local conservation group is a step closer to opening its second community forest in the Northwoods. If it’s successful, the Headwaters Cedar Community Forest will open 200 acres of land to the public and preserve it for future generations.

Rhinelander resident Henry Hanson was a captain onboard a ship during World War I when it was torpedoed by German U Boats.

In this week’s All Things Outdoors WXPR’s Katie Thoresen talks with DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto about paddling in the autumn months.

Summer is winding down and many hunters are starting to think about the fall seasons.