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Send us a textMaking the Minnesota Driftless Hiking TrailEpisode Description Join us for a conversation about the Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail (MDHT), an ambitious project to create the first long-distance hiking trail in Minnesota's Driftless Region. We speak with Marty Walsh (Lead Instigator) and Alexa Shapiro (Trail Director) about how this trail will connect communities, en

Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Lloyd Vogel, founder and CEO of Garage Grown Gear, to explore the evolution of ultralight outdoor gear and the growth of his Minnesota-based company. From its humble beginnings in a basement to an 8,000-square-foot warehouse in Saint Paul, Garage Grown Gear has become a leader in the ultralight outdoor gear space by focusing on small,

Send us a textHappy New Year, Everyone! We have some fun months ahead of us skiing, skating, fishing, riding, boarding, and swimming in Minnesota's ice and snow (once the snow arrives, better late than never!).We don't have a full show this week, but listen in to learn more about what shows to expect over the coming months. Until next time, let's go out and Explore MN More!Credits:

Send us a textIn this episode of Explore Minnesota More, Randolph and Chris Perkins discuss the latest Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) data on Minnesota's outdoor recreation economy. We explore what these numbers mean for Minnesota and why they matter.Featured GuestChris Perkins is Vice President of Programs for the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable. Episode HighlightsMinnesota's out

Send us a text*Audio Disclaimer: Some gremlins have gotten into our host's microphones. The sound quality may be slightly less than perfect. We are working on tracking these gremlins down so we can provide you with the sound experience you deserve. Stay tuned!**USA Cycling Gravel National Championships Coming to La Crescent, MNIn this episode, Randolph sits down with Jeremiah Buris

Send us a textThe Upstream Story Trailer ProjectGuest: Andy Goldman, Executive Director of Upstream MinnesotaEpisode OverviewIn this episode, we explore an innovative project aimed at collecting and sharing Minnesotans' stories about their connections to the outdoors. The Upstream Story Trailer Project uses a mobile recording studio to capture diverse perspectives on outdoor stewar

Send us a textMinnesota Nordic Ski Opener 2024: Your Guide to Winter's Kickoff EventThe unofficial start to Minnesota's winter season kicks off at Elm Creek Park Reserve on December 7th, 2024, with the Minnesota Nordic Ski Opener. In our conversation with Three Rivers Park District staff Amanda Fong, Chelsea Remiger, and Grant Armour, we explored how this beloved event welcomes bot

Send us a text🎃 BOO-tiful Listeners!Our podcast is taking a brief haunted holiday this week, but don't let that spook you – we're brewing up some spine-tingling stories about Minnesota's outdoor adventures that we'll share when we return next week!While our microphones gather cobwebs, here's a peek at the treats we're conjuring up for upcoming episodes:📱 Discover the myster

Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Jared Wiklund, Director of Communications for Pheasants Forever, to discuss the organization's history, mission, and impact on conservation and hunting in Minnesota and beyond.Episode Highlights:- Pheasants Forever Origins: Founded in 1982 in response to habitat loss in Minnesota- Unique Organizational Model: Local chapters retain con

Send us a textIt's Fall turkey season in Minnesota! In this episode, Keng Yang from Minnesota Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and Nick Bancks from Trust for Public Land discuss their collaborative mentored turkey hunting program. The initiative aims to connect new hunters with public lands through hunting experiences. Participants complete hunter safety training and attend online