Bob Timmons
Outdoors reporter
Timmons previously was the Page One layout and news editor at the St. Paul Pioneer Press before joining the Star Tribune in 2005. He's a University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (Wis.) graduate.
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10 great hikes to take in autumn in Minnesota
Whether you’re looking for an easy option for a family outing or a quad-busting challenge, here are 10 paths to consider this fall.
September 12, 2024
Outdoors![Day-7 - One of the most stunning vistas along the Superior Hiking Trail is the overlook at Bean Lake north of Silver Bay. Here, father and son hikers, Tom and Ross Perigo enjoyed the evening view high above Bean Lake. ] Superior Hiking Trail.
BRIAN PETERSON ¥ brian.peterson@startribune.com
Superior Hiking Trail, MN 06/08/2018](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/2JMPEJ65IGQLHCGYTM27ROP7HQ.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Popular Bean and Bear lakes trail reopens Friday on North Shore of Lake Superior
Shored up, the well-traveled section on the Superior Hiking Trail will open to hikers, while more work continues.
September 5, 2024
Outdoors![The shadows of bicycle riders and trees were cast on the pavement along W. River Pkwy.] JIM GEHRZ • james.gehrz@startribune.com /Minneapolis, MN / April 1, 2016 3:30 PM - BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Waiting to put the pedal to the Gold Medal….. The MSP Kickoff Ride 2016 for the 30 Days of Biking happens Saturday. April is the month where people are encouraged to ride their bikes every day of the month. The 11 am, folks will be gathered at Gold Medal Park, and then bike through the Twin Cities, and end with festivities later.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/6DB4PYLSVD355CAYKWMCFVXZCA.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Bike-friendly indeed: Up to 2,000 cyclists will roll through Minneapolis and St. Paul for an inaugural fall tour
The upcoming Twin Cities Bike Tour is a new event for BikeMN, Minnesota’s largest cycling advocacy organization.
August 27, 2024
Outdoors
In a win for Minnesota gravel cycling, La Crescent will host national championships
The choice of the southeastern Minnesota city and neighboring La Crosse, Wis., for the 2025 and 2026 nationals affirms the area’s exceptional backroad riding.
August 22, 2024
Outdoors
Thousands of dogs and their owners will gather at Ramsey’s Game Fair
Long-running outdoors gathering beginning Friday draws thousands, who bring canines by the thousands.
August 8, 2024
Outdoors
How to watch the Perseid meteor shower in Minnesota
Southern Minnesota has some dark skies, though the best viewing is likely in the North Woods.
August 6, 2024
Outdoors
Minnesota will auction guns, crossbows, fishing rods, deer mounts seized from scofflaws
Hundreds of outdoor items confiscated by the Department of Natural Resources will be offered for sale at online auctions this month and in October.
August 2, 2024
Outdoors
New film relives Minnesota-led Mississippi River Guinness speed record
Documentary of a canoe team’s 16-plus-day Mississippi River odyssey in 2023 will premiere Aug. 3 in Minneapolis.
July 18, 2024
Outdoors
Thousands of dogs and their owners will gather at Ramsey’s Game Fair
Long-running outdoors gathering beginning Friday draws thousands, who bring canines by the thousands.
August 8, 2024
Outdoors
How to watch the Perseid meteor shower in Minnesota
Southern Minnesota has some dark skies, though the best viewing is likely in the North Woods.
August 6, 2024
Outdoors
Minnesota will auction guns, crossbows, fishing rods, deer mounts seized from scofflaws
Hundreds of outdoor items confiscated by the Department of Natural Resources will be offered for sale at online auctions this month and in October.
August 2, 2024
Outdoors
New film relives Minnesota-led Mississippi River Guinness speed record
Documentary of a canoe team’s 16-plus-day Mississippi River odyssey in 2023 will premiere Aug. 3 in Minneapolis.
July 18, 2024