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Minnesota Outdoor Recreation Resources (MORR)
State-wide
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- Minnesota Info
» Explore MN - Outdoor Recreation Map
» MN DNR - Maps by MNDNR
» MN DNR - Landview Map
» MN DNR - USGS Map Viewer
» USGS - Google Maps
» Google - State Parks
» MN DNR - State Parks Permit
» MN DNR - State Forests
» MN DNR - Chippewa National Forest
» USDA - Chippewa National Forest Recreational Map
» USDA - Superior National Forest
» USDA - Superior National Forest Recreational Map
» USDA - Wildlife Management Areas
» MN DNR - Scientific and Natural Areas
» MN DNR - Waterfowl Production Areas
» MN DNR - Parks/Trails Search
» MN.gov - State Trails
» MN DNR - State Water Trails
» MN DNR - Lake Finder
» MN DNR - Fishing
» Jump to Section - Hunting, Trapping, Foraging
» Jump to Section - Common Bird Songs
» MN DNR - Trails
» Jump to Section - Swimming Beaches
» MN DNR -
When camping, keep yourself and the inside of your tent dry by placing a tarp inside the tent. You can even have the inside tarp up along the walls a little for added protection.
A lightweight tent footprint or tarp, placed between the tent and the ground, can also be used to protect the tent from damage and provide added insulation. But by having a tarp inside, you will no longer need to worry about water finding its way between your ground protection and the bottom of your tent, one of the main causes of water-related tent issues. Using both methods at the same time is recommended for maximum protection.
A dry camper is a happy camper!
BENEFITS: Adding a tarp to the inside of your tent: KEEPS YOU DRY, protects the tent, and helps insulate.
- Camping Reservations
» MN State Parks - Camping (CNF)
» Chippewa National Forest - Camping & Cabins (SNF)
» Superior National Forest - Winter Activities
» Jump to Section - Leave No Trace
» LNT.org
Minneapolis/St. Paul (Metro)
- Parks Listing (Minneapolis)
» MPRB - Parks Finder (Minneapolis)
» MPRB - Parks Finder (Hennepin)
» Hennepin.us - Park Maps (Minneapolis)
» MPRB - Parks & Recreation (St. Paul)
» StPaul.gov - Parks Listing (St. Paul)
» StPaul.gov - Parks Finder (St. Paul)
» StPaul.gov - Parks Listing (Ramsey)
» RamseyCounty .us - Parks Finder (Ramsey)
» RamseyCounty .us - Trail Maps (Minneapolis)
» MPRB - Trail Maps (Ramsey)
» RamseyCounty .us - Mountain Bike Trails & Conditions (Metro)
» MORC - Bikeways Map (Hennepin)
» Hennepin.us - Bikeways Map (St. Paul)
» StPaul.gov - Swimming (Minneapolis)
» MPRB - Swimming Beaches (Hennepin)
» Hennepin.us - FIN: Fishing in Neighborhoods (Metro)
» MN DNR - Fishing
» Jump to Section - Hunting, Trapping, Foraging
» Jump to Section - Winter Activities
» Jump to Section
Duluth
- Duluth Info
» DuluthMN.gov - Visitor Info (Duluth)
» VisitDuluth.com - Outdoor Recreation Map (Duluth)
» DuluthMN.gov - Parks & Recreation (Duluth)
» DuluthMN.gov - Parks Listing (Duluth)
» DuluthMN.gov - Trail Map (Duluth)
» DuluthMN.gov - Duluth Foot Trails Alliance (Duluth)
» DUFTA - Natural Surface Trails & Conditions (Duluth)
» DuluthMN.gov - Superior Hiking Trail (Duluth)
» SHTA - Duluth Traverse
» COGGS - Mountain Bike Trails & Conditions (Duluth)
» DuluthMN.gov/COGGS - Mountain Biking (Duluth)
» COGGS - Bikeways Map (Duluth)
» DuluthMN.gov - Horseback Trails (Duluth)
» DAHTA - Climbing (Duluth)
» DCC - Fishing
» Jump to Section - Hunting, Trapping, Foraging
» Jump to Section - Winter Activities
» Jump to Section - Agents of Discovery
» DuluthMN.gov
Lake Superior
- Marine Traffic Map (LS)
» MarineTraffic.com - Lake Superior Surface Temps (Recent)
» NOAA - Lake Superior Wind & Waves (Current & Forecasts)
» Windfinder - Lake Superior Western Buoy Data (Current)
» UMD - Lake Superior Satellite Images (Recent)
» NOAA - North Shore Beach Advisories Map
» MNBeaches.org - Park Point Beach Conditions
» ParkPointBeach.org - Lake Superior Streams
» LakeSuperiorStreams.org - North Shore Fishing (LS)
» MN DNR - North Shore Fishing Techniques (LS)
» MN DNR - Trout & Salmon Guide: Lake Superior & North Shore (Duluth to Beaver Bay)
» MN DNR - Trout & Salmon Guide: Lake Superior & North Shore (Beaver Bay to Hovland
» MN DNR - ID Guide: Trout & Salmon (LS)
» MISG - Lake Superior Fishing Reports
» MN DNR
BWCAW
- BWCA Info
» BWCA.com - Outdoor Recreation Map
» MN DNR - Permit Reservations (BWCA)
» Recreation.gov -
Quota Permits (Overnights from 5/1-9/30):
Quota permits are required for overnight paddles, motor or hiking trips, and motorized day trips into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) from May 1st - September 30th. Group leaders and alternates need a valid email address and recreation.gov account to researve a permit. Quota Permits for all entry points are available on the last Wednesday of January at 9:00 a.m. CT and have a reservation fee.
Self-Issued Permits (Day use or overnights from 10/1-4/30):
Self-issued permits are required for non-motorized day use visitors year-round and for all overnight visitors entering the BWCAW from October 1 - April 30.
Important Dates:
Quota Season: 5/1 - 9/30
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It isn't as bad as you think. Sure, it's a little extra work, but you generally travel faster and more efficiently when paddling into the wind! Often when things are calm, you take more breaks to fish, eat, or just enjoy your surroundings. But when it's windy, you don't stop paddling as much because when you do, you get blown back to where you came from. It may not be fun paddling into the wind, but at least your average speed, with stops, is increased and this gets you to where you are going faster!
- Rules (BWCA)
» USDA - Route Planner (BWCA)
» Friends-BWCA.org - Forum (BWCA)
» BWCA.com -
Get a walkie-talkie for each canoe. And better yet, get one with NOAA weather radio. They are inexpensive, work off-grid and worth their weight in gold.
There are also personal locator beacons with weather forecasting capabilities. These devices can send out your coordinates in the case of an emergency and work anywhere via satellite. They usually require a subscription, but you can set it up for the month you have an off the grid trip planned.
May the wind always be at your back!
- Friends of the BWW
» Friends-BWCA.org - Lake Finder
» MN DNR - Fishing
» Jump to Section - Hunting, Trapping, Foraging
» Jump to Section - Superior National Forest
» USDA - Leave No Trace: BWCAW
» LNT.org
Voyageurs
Fishing
- Fishing Info
» MN DNR - Outdoor Recreation Map
» MN DNR - Lake Finder
» MN DNR - Fish Finder (Desktop Recommended)
» MN DNR - Water Clarity Finder
» UofM - Seasons (Fishing)
» MN DNR - Seasons & Limits Guide: Calendar Style (Fishing)
» Bendare Outdoors -
This quick-view, calendar style Minnesota fishing seasons and limits guide, by Bendare Outdoors, is available as a FREE PDF in different versions based on water body and species.
This guide is organized in a simple monthly layout that helps you find what you are looking for quickly. It provides information on fishing all species in Minnesota's waters, including: inland lakes, rivers and streams, Lake Superior and its tributaries, and Minnesota's many border waters (Canada, Wisconsin, Iowa and the Dakotas). User and printer-friendly.
Wishing you tight lines and bent rods!
- Regulations (Fishing)
» MN DNR - License (Fishing)
» MN DNR - Boating Regulations
» MN DNR - Watercraft License & Fees
» MN DNR - FIN: Fishing in Neighborhoods (Metro)
» MN DNR - Fish Species
» BendareOutdoors - Fish ID & Tips Guide
» MN DNR - Common (Rough) Fish Species
» RoughFish.com - ID Guide: Trout & Salmon (LS)
» MISG -
Some trout species are open year-round in parts of southeast Minnesota and in Lake Superior and its tributaries below the posted boundaries!
There are several other trout dates and regulations to remember based on the time of year and whether it's a lake, river or stream. Use Bendare's Fishing Seasons and Limits guide for the quickest and easiest way to know MORR! Happy troutin'!
- Trout Waters
» MN DNR - Designated Trout Waters
» MN.gov - Trout & Salmon Guide: Lake Superior & North Shore (Duluth to Beaver Bay)
» MN DNR - Trout & Salmon Guide: Lake Superior & North Shore (Beaver Bay to Hovland)
» MN DNR - North Shore Fishing (LS)
» MN DNR - North Shore Fishing Techniques (LS)
» MN DNR - Lake Superior Streams
» LakeSuperiorStreams.org - Lake Superior Surface Temps (Recent)
» NOAA - Lake Superior Wind & Waves (Current & Forecasts)
» Windfinder - Lake Superior Satellite Images (Recent)
» NOAA - State Water Trails
» MN DNR - Ice Fishing
» Explore MN - Ice Out Status
» MN DNR - River Levels & Forecasts
» NOAA/NWS - River Levels (State Water Trails)
» MN DNR - State Record Fish
» MN DNR - Master Angler Program
» MN DNR - Fishing Contests
» MN DNR - Aquatic Invasive Species
» MN DNR - Infested Waters List
» MN DNR - Fish Consumption Guidance
» MN Dept. of Health - Lead-Free Tackle
» MPCA - American Currents Articles (1972-Present)
» NANFA - MN Fishing Outlooks
» MN DNR - MN Fishing Reports
» Explore MN - Lake Superior Fishing Reports
» MN DNR - How to Catch Fish
» MN DNR - Fishing Webinars
» MN DNR
Hunting, Trapping, Foraging
- Hunting & Trapping Info
» MN DNR - Outdoor Recreation Map
» MN DNR - Wildlife
» MN DNR - Seasons (Hunt/Trap)
» MN DNR - Seasons & Limits Guide: Calendar Style (Hunt/Trap)
» Bendare Outdoors -
This quick-view, calendar style Minnesota hunting and trapping seasons and limits guide, by Bendare Outdoors, is available as a FREE PDF in different versions based on species.
This guide is organized in a simple monthly layout that helps you find what you are looking for quickly. Minnesota has several different hunting and trapping seasons based on location and type of animal. This guide provides information on hunting all species in Minnesota, including big game, furbearers, upland birds, and waterfowl. User and printer-friendly.
- Regulations (Hunt/Trap)
» MN DNR - License (Hunt/Trap)
» MN DNR - Hunting Lands
» MN DNR - Wildlife Management Areas
» MN DNR - Scientific and Natural Areas
» MN DNR - Waterfowl Production Areas
» MN DNR - Hunter Walk-In Access Map
» MN DNR - Hunter Walking Trails
» MN DNR - State Forests
» MN DNR - Chippewa National Forest
» USDA - Superior National Forest
» USDA - USGS Map Viewer
» USGS - Grouse Management Areas
» MN DNR - Bear Permit Map
» MN DNR - Deer Permit Map
» MN DNR - Turkey Permit Map
» MN DNR - Foraging
» Explore MN - Harvester Handbook
» UofM - Wild Edibles of the North Shore
» MN DNR -
Foraging in Minnesota is allowed for personal use in state parks, state forests, wildlife management areas (WMA), scientific and natural areas (SNA), and aquatic management areas (AMA).
Full plants and flowers cannot be harvested in these areas, but edible fruits (like blueberries and raspberries), mushrooms, and edible seeds are all allowed to be collected for personal use.
These rules do not apply to private land, so make sure you have permission from the landowner.
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When:
Spring is the time to look for morels, when daytime temperatures are in the 60s and nighttime lows are in the 40s. Morels prefer soil temperatures between 55-62 degrees. They show up around the same time as marsh marigolds, trillium, and dandelions.
Where:
Morels can be found anywhere, but some of the best places to look are near ash and poplar trees, roadsides, campgrounds, logged or recently burned areas and near the edges of forested areas. Morels prefer alkaline rich soils.
Caution:
There are some look-a-like species, but after a quick review, it is easy to distinguish the good from the bad. The main traits of morels include a hollow inside from the bottom of the stem to the tip of the cap and a seamless stem to cap - if the transition looks like an umbrella it isn't a morel.
Happy foraging!
- How to Hunt & Trap
» MN DNR - Hunting Webinars
» MN DNR
Trails
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Freeze, thaw, mud season is a messy time of year. It can be rough on trails and several of them can be temporarily closed. If you are leaving prints, please find a different trail that is still snow covered or frozen. Mornings are best when temperatures are still low. You can also use gravel and paved trails until conditions improve. Know MORR before you go...
- Outdoor Recreation Map
» MN DNR - Parks/Trails Search
» MN.gov - State Water Trails
» MN DNR - State Trails
» MN DNR - Hiking Trails
» MN DNR - Trail Maps (Minneapolis)
» MPRB - Trail Maps (Ramsey)
» RamseyCounty .us - Trail Map (Duluth)
» DuluthMN.gov - Duluth Foot Trails Alliance (Duluth)
» DUFTA - Natural Surface Trails & Conditions (Duluth)
» DuluthMN.gov - Hunter Walk-In Access Map
» MN DNR - Hunter Walking Trails
» MN DNR - Border Route Trail
» BRTA - Duluth Traverse
» COGGS - Kekekabic Trail
» NCTA - North Country Trail
» NCTA - Superior Hiking Trail
» SHTA - Superior Hiking Trail (Duluth)
» SHTA - Superior Hiking Trail Conditions
» SHTA - Leave No Trace: SHT
» LNT.org - Climbing (Duluth)
» DCC - Bike Trails
» MN DNR - Mountain Bike Trails & Conditions (Metro)
» MORC - Mountain Bike Trails & Conditions (Duluth)
» DuluthMN.gov/COGGS - Mountain Biking (Duluth)
» COGGS - Mountain Biking (Cuyuna SRA)
» MN DNR - Bikeways Map (Hennepin)
» Hennepin.us - Bikeways Map (St. Paul)
» StPaul.gov - Bikeways Map (Duluth)
» DuluthMN.gov - TrailBot
» Trailbot - Horseback Trails (Duluth)
» DAHTA - OHV Trails A-Z
» MN DNR - Scenic Byways
» MnDOT - Road Trips & Scenic Byways
» Explore MN - Scenic Roadway Routes (Arrowhead)
» Explore MN - Scenic Drives (Cook County)
» Visit Cook County - Winter Trail Activities
» Jump to Section -
Get a walkie-talkie for each person or group. And better yet, get one with NOAA weather radio. They are inexpensive, work off-grid and worth their weight in gold.
There are also personal locator beacons with weather forecasting capabilities. These devices can send out your coordinates in the case of an emergency. They usually require a subscription, but you could set it up for the month you have an off the grid trip planned.
May the wind always be at your back!
Current Conditions
- Conditions Maps (Current & Forecasts)
» Windy.com - Pinpoint Your Forecast
» NWS -
Select a point on the map and get your weekly and hourly forecast for that exact location!
Forecast includes max/min temperatures, wind chill, wind gusts, wind speed/direction, precipitation amounts, snow/ice accumulations, cloud cover, relative humidity, dew point, and the probability of precipitation and thunder.
Note: If your location returns an error, select another point near your original location until a forecast is loaded.
See some examples of the forecast data and some helpful tips below ...
Weekly Summary
Hourly Summary
Graph Tips
This application was developed by the National Weather Service in Duluth, MN.
- Weather
» Weather Underground - Radar
» Weather Underground - Wind Conditions (Current & Forecasts)
» Windfinder - Road Conditions 511
» MnDOT - Real-Time Road Conditions using Google Traffic Layer
» Google -
Use Google Maps or MN 511 with the "traffic speed" layer turned on and you will be able to use it to view real-time road conditions in great detail!
The traffic layer shows colors representing the speed of traffic compared to normal conditions. This not only gives you the current state of traffic, it also gives you a real-time idea of the current road conditions because the average speed varies based on the condition of the roadway. The closer you zoom in, the more detail you will get. This gives you a better idea of the current situation compared to the broad descriptions of "partially" or "completely" snow-covered designations.
BENDARE PRO TIP: Find a safer route during a severe winter storm by sticking to the roads that have a "traffic speed" layer colored green. The "green" indicates that the vechicles are moving at normal speeds. This could be due to the road being flat and/or straight rather than hilly and/or curved, being plowed recently, or not getting hit by the worst of the storm.
How it works:
Real-time data is collected by sensors and anonymous smartphone users on the roadways. This data is compared to the average speed of the vehicles during normal conditions and then colors the road accordingly. Green=good, Orange=not ideal, Red=bad. If the road isn't colored green, orange, or red, then the system doesn't have enough data at that moment to predict a current level.
- Seasonal Conditions
» Jump to Section - Active Weather Alerts
» NOAA - Air Quality
» MPCA - Drought Monitor
» USDM - Wildfire Danger
» MN DNR - Wildfire Locations
» InciWeb - Wildfire Locations (Canada)
» NRCan - Wildfire Smoke Forecast
» IWFAQRP - Northern Lights Forecast
» NOAA -
Follow Astro Bob on facebook. He does a great job of keeping everyone updated on the current and forecasted northern lights activity.
- Marine Traffic Map (LS)
» MarineTraffic.com - Lake Superior Surface Temps (Recent)
» NOAA - Lake Superior Wind & Waves (Current & Forecasts)
» Windfinder - Lake Superior Western Buoy Data (Current)
» UMD - Lake Superior Satellite Images (Recent)
» NOAA - North Shore Beach Advisories Map
» MNBeaches.org - Park Point Beach Conditions
» ParkPointBeach.org -
...just bad clothing and gear! Well, that isn't totally true, but it will help you remember the main point...
Layers, layers, layers! Bring clothing layers so you are ready for any weather Minnesota can throw at you. Put your clothing in waterproof stuff sacks or gallon ziploc bags to protect them from getting wet. Bring a tarp or rain fly. It can be used over your fire pit/common area, or as a wind block, or just to cover your wood.
Seasonal Conditions
- Snow Depth
» NOAA - Snowfall Reports
» CoCoRaHS - Wind Chill Calculator
» NOAA - Wind Chill Chart
» NOAA - Pinpoint Your Forecast
» NWS -
Select a point on the map and get your weekly and hourly forecast for that exact location!
Forecast includes max/min temperatures, wind chill, wind gusts, wind speed/direction, precipitation amounts, snow/ice accumulations, cloud cover, relative humidity, dew point, and the probability of precipitation and thunder.
Note: If your location returns an error, select another point near your original location until a forecast is loaded.
See some examples of the forecast data and some helpful tips below ...
Weekly Summary
Hourly Summary
Graph Tips
This application was developed by the National Weather Service in Duluth, MN.
- Ski & Snowmobile Trail Conditions
» MN DNR - Ski Trails & Conditions (Minneapolis)
» MPRB - Ski Trails & Conditions (Duluth)
» DuluthMN.gov - Downhill Trail Conditions: Ski, Snowboard, Tubing
» MSAA - Fall Color Finder
» MN DNR -
The timing and intensity of the peak colors are mostly affected by the longer, cooler nights and weather, but tree genetics and location also play a role. Learn more...
- Rainfall (last 24 hours to 30 days)
» CoCoRaHS - River Levels & Forecasts
» NOAA/NWS - River Levels (State Water Trails)
» MN DNR - Bird Migration Radar
» BirdCast - Bird Migration Forecast
» BirdCast - Bird Migration Dashboard
» BirdCast - Tick Activity
» Petco -
If the flying bugs are going to be bad, it's usually around sunrise and sunset and generally from June through August depending on where in Minnesota you are.
If you find yourself sharing your space with some unwanted bugs, sometimes all it takes is to move to a different location for the time being. And you usually don't have to move far. Just a different environ can make the difference. If you are being attacked in the forested areas, try moving to the open areas. Better yet, position yourself in the wind or out on the water.
Biting flies getting the best of you? Apply small dabs of Vicks VapoRub™ to neck, elbows, knees, ankles, wrists, and behind ears to repel biting flies.
When all else fails, always have an ultra-fine mesh head net nearby. And remember, dragonflies are your friends! They will be happy to make a meal out of those pesky bugs for you.
- Pollen Levels
» Weather.com - Superior Hiking Trail Conditions
» SHTA - Natural Surface Trails & Conditions (Duluth)
» DuluthMN.gov - Mountain Bike Trails & Conditions (Metro)
» MORC - Mountain Bike Trails & Conditions (Duluth)
» DuluthMN.gov/COGGS - Ice Out Status
» MN DNR
Winter
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Use MORR today! Explore MORR. Adventure MORR. Live MORR.
- Snow Depth
» NOAA - Snowfall Reports
» CoCoRaHS - Wind Chill Calculator
» NOAA - Wind Chill Chart
» NOAA - Pinpoint Your Forecast
» NWS -
Select a point on the map and get your weekly and hourly forecast for that exact location!
Forecast includes max/min temperatures, wind chill, wind gusts, wind speed/direction, precipitation amounts, snow/ice accumulations, cloud cover, relative humidity, dew point, and the probability of precipitation and thunder.
Note: If your location returns an error, select another point near your original location until a forecast is loaded.
See some examples of the forecast data and some helpful tips below ...
Weekly Summary
Hourly Summary
Graph Tips
This application was developed by the National Weather Service in Duluth, MN.
- Road Conditions 511
» MnDOT - Real-Time Road Conditions using Google Traffic Layer
» Google Maps -
Use Google Maps or MN 511 with the "traffic speed" layer turned on and you will be able to use it to view real-time road conditions in great detail!
The traffic layer shows colors representing the speed of traffic compared to normal conditions. This not only gives you the current state of traffic, it also gives you a real-time idea of the current road conditions because the average speed varies based on the condition of the roadway. The closer you zoom in, the more detail you will get. This gives you a better idea of the current situation compared to the broad descriptions of "partially" or "completely" snow-covered designations.
BENDARE PRO TIP: Find a safer route during a severe winter storm by sticking to the roads that have a "traffic speed" layer colored green. The "green" indicates that the vechicles are moving at normal speeds. This could be due to the road being flat and/or straight rather than hilly and/or curved, being plowed recently, or not getting hit by the worst of the storm.
How it works:
Real-time data is collected by sensors and anonymous smartphone users on the roadways. This data is compared to the average speed of the vehicles during normal conditions and then colors the road accordingly. Green=good, Orange=not ideal, Red=bad. If the road isn't colored green, orange, or red, then the system doesn't have enough data at that moment to predict a current level.
- Outdoor Recreation Map
» MN DNR - The Great MN Ski Pass
» MN DNR - Ski Pass Trails Map
» MN DNR - Ski & Snowmobile Trail Conditions
» MN DNR - Ski Trails & Conditions (Minneapolis)
» MPRB - Ski Trails & Conditions (Duluth)
» DuluthMN.gov - Downhill Trail Conditions: Ski, Snowboard, Tubing
» MSAA - Downhill Trails Map: Ski, Snowboard, Tubing
» MSAA - Snowmobile Trails Map
» MN DNR - Snowshoeing
» MN DNR - Candlelight Trail Events (Hike, Snowshoe, Ski)
» MN DNR - Fat Biking
» MN DNR - Ice Fishing
» Explore MN - Ice Out Status
» MN DNR - Lake Superior Satellite Images (Recent Ice Cover)
» NOAA
Explore MORR. Adventure MORR. Live MORR.
MORR is a collection of the most useful online outdoor recreation resources for Minnesota. Find the best resources for fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, skiing, boating, riding, camping, current and seasonal conditions, and more! There is something for everyone.
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