The carrot family of plants is broader than just the orange roots we eat. Learn what makes a carrot a carrot, how to identify plants in the carrot family and which ones to avoid at all costs.

Learn all about Minnesota's largest turtle, from the long list of things they eat to the huge number of eggs they can lay at once to what you can do to help protect them.

Find serenity and relaxation on the water this summer. From lakes teeming with wildlife to calm waters with island shoreline to explore, read on to find some more of our favorite places to paddle in Three Rivers. 

Foraging has become more popular as people are looking for local native plants to add to their diets for health and economic reasons. However, many public land agencies, including Three Rivers, have a variety of restrictions on foraging or collecting natural objects. Read on to learn why foraging isn't allowed in the parks and how you can help continue to protect natural resources.

Looking for a fun, inexpensive activity to get yourself and those close to you outside and moving? Try disc golf! Learn how to play the game, explore common types of putts and throwing techniques for distance and see where to play in the parks.

For centuries, parks have provided people an outlet from the stress of daily life. Learn about the history of parks in the U.S., including Three Rivers Parks, as places for relaxation and leisure.

We're back with another list of our favorite parks for a quieter walk. Read on to find your next place to spread out and explore. 

Many of our staff at the Outdoor Recreation School got their first taste of exploration through adventure books. Read on to see their favorite tales of wilderness survival and outdoor adventure.

Keeping bird feeders is a rewarding experience. Read on to learn why you should consider keeping feeders and how to get started at home.

Happy Earth Day! Today marks 50 brilliant years of a national holiday that gave a voice to the environment and continues to encourage us all to take steps in protecting our planet. Despite living in the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 this year, there are still a variety of ways you can celebrate Earth Day safely at home and outside.