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Frost River has now made exploring the great outdoors even more accessible for everyone.

If you're looking to enjoy nature and Minnesota's state parks without large amounts of people, here are some lesser-visited destinations to check out.

Emily Ford is doing a 1000+ solo hike with her dog through the Ice Age Trail through the state of Wisconsin.

In what appears to be a pretty tongue-in-cheek message from the National Park Service, they offer proper advice on bear encounters, and it doesn't involve running.

A select few people with zero manners have been descending upon the North Shore leaving a destructive mess in their wake.

We take so much for granted living in the Northland. Our lake, hills, forests, outdoor adventures are boundless. And to many this gem is unknown, the Chester Park trail system.

The Northland is joining the country-wide celebration of National Trails Day on Saturday, June 6 with a slate of special events.

Duluth has some great trails and areas to bike and walk. June 7th is National Trails Day, and the city is looking for volunteers to help clean and prepare the trails, walkways, and biking areas for public use.

The weather is warming up and some of the trails in the Twin Ports are drying. That doesn't mean they are ready to use. Some are still having some drainage problems. There are some clumps of snow that are making some trails muddy, and if used could ruin that path for someone else.

Don't have any vacation time left this year, but have always wanted to experience the 2,181-mile Appalachian Trail? This video is a pretty good approximation of the trek. Hiker Kevin Gallagher made the journey over six months, taking photos along the way, then he edited all the images together into a gorgeous stop-motion slideshow. Watch it below: