Your guide to Minnesota's woods, waters, and wildlife From the EditorDepth of Experience EssaySnake River MemoriesA kayaker reflects on her family's favorite paddling route. Essay The Hidden CanyonsPersistence pays for winter explorers who find a temple of icy wonders in the wilderness. EssayTannin-Stained ReflectionsA childhood spent exploring the boggy beauty of the “Little Lake” leads to a lifelong interest in the natural sciences. EssayFrom Birds to ButterfliesSeeking new flying objects to identify, a scientist broadens his horizons. EssayA Winter CruiseBoating the urban Mississippi amid ice floes yields novel pleasures, vivid sights, and, sometimes, decent fishing. Photo EssayMore Than a GameBaaga’adowewin, an Ojibwe activity, inspired the sport of lacrosse. Photo EssayFive Corners of SolitudeA photographer seeks out quiet places far from the cacophony of modern life. Sign up for email updates SUBMIT