outdoors
History and kayaking event is July 12
Jul 6, 2017
Tickets still remain for a kayak excursion to explore Lake Pepin and learn a little history with the Red Wing Environmental Learning Center (ELC) and the Goodhue County Historical Society.
On Wednesday, July 12, at 2 p.m., the group will meet at the Red Wing Environmental Learning Center for a...
Pet Fish Erik to perform outdoors
May 18, 2017
Pet Fish Erik will perform in the Railhouse Grill parking lot from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, May 19. Unless it rains, then the performance will be inside the Railhouse. The performance is part of a party the restaurant is hosting following the Schneider memorial unveiling that night.
Pheasants Forever meeting rescheduled for April 3
Mar 9, 2017
A meeting to recruit members and retart programs for a rejuvenated Wabasha Conty Chapter of Pheasants Forever has been rescheduled for April 3 at the Lake City Sportsman’s Club.
The chapter was started several years ago, but has been relatively inactive in recent years. They have funds available...
Letter: Beware of ticks
Mar 2, 2017
To the editor:
Minnesota’s hidden epidemic is caused by ticks.
There are many tick-borne diseases. Lyme disease can be transmitted by an infected deer tick or black-legged tick.
A deer tick can also transmit human anaplasmosis and babesiosis.
A person can be infected with more than one of these...
Torch: Being a better snowmobiler
Feb 16, 2017
There are many different reasons why people love snowmobiling.
“My favorite part about snowmobiling is jumping drifts” Wade Nibbe said.
Everyone is different about how they ride their sled. Some are real aggressive and go real fast. Some like taking it slower and just having a good time. Also...
Candlelit hike, ski, shoe is Saturday
Jan 12, 2017
Saturday’s candlelight event for cross country skiing, snow shoeing and hiking at Frontenac State Park was contingent on adequate snow and cooperative weather. Tuesday’s snowfall took care of one of those contingencies. “Conditions should be good,” said Brian Schrieber of the Frontenac State Park...
Local Pheasants Forever re-organizational meeting is Jan. 16
Jan 12, 2017
The Wabasha County Chapter of Pheasants Forever is looking for people who want to join the chapter to improve wildlife habitat and get area youth outdoors pheasant hunting and target shooting.
A meeting to discuss restarting chapter programs will be held on Monday, Jan. 16, starting at 7 p.m. at...
Winter Fest fat tire bike ride registration opens
Jan 12, 2017
Registration for the “Fired Up Fat Tire Bike Tour” is now open.
This new event is being sponsored by the Lake City Chamber of Commerce and will be held in conjunction with Winter Fest on Saturday, Feb. 4. The ride begins at 10 a.m.
Fat tire bike riders can choose between six, 12 and 24-mile...
Winter trout fishing offers an alternative to hole gazing
Jan 5, 2017
If sitting around and staring at a hole in the ice doesn’t fit with your idea of fishing, take heart – there’s an open-water alternative even in the coldest part of the year.
Winter trout fishing opens on Sunday, Jan. 1, and continues through Friday, April 7, on about 750 miles of trout water in...
Ski, snowshoe or walk by candlelight Jan. 14
Jan 5, 2017
Everyone is invited to Frontenac State Park’s candlelight ski, showshoe and walk party Saturday Jan. 14 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Participants can traverse a one-mile gently-rolling candle-lit trail by boot, ski or snowshoe. Afterwards, they can warm up by a wood fire with cocoa and snacks provided...
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