We spend time with some of our favorite Minnesota makers of outdoor gear.
Empire Canvas
World Champ Decoy Carver
Dan Cooke
Mel Dickie Rod Maker
(MNB 971r)
Ely Beard Contest | Minnesota Bound
Ely celebrates snow and cold with a curious evening contest. Plus, winter birds that you can watch in your backyard. And, the infamous get-together that's strictly on ice!
Ely Beard Contest
Winter Birds
Ice Castle Gettogether
MNBC Dancing Squirrels
(MNB 1048)
Ely Winter Festival | Minnesota Bound
We visit the Ely Winter Festival and their infamous Beard contest. Plus, a day on the ice with Matt Dumba from Minnesota Wild. And learn how to Get Started Speed Skating with Laura Schara.
Ely Winter Festival 2022
Aces on Ice
Getting Started: Speed Skating
MNBC Tim Treadwell
(MNB 1047)
Winter Loppet Festival | Minnesota Bound
For the past 20 years, ski races and evening ice castles light up our city lakes each winter all for a good cause. Plus, a small lake town turns into the kickoff for a world-famous dog sled race.
Winter Loppet Festival
Klondike Winter Derby
Secret Bluegills
MNBC Miss Winter Camp Fish Bass
(MNB 1046)
Ultimate Outdoor Playground | Minnesota Bound
Find out why Minnesota is the ultimate outdoor playground! Plus, an artist sculpts with the passion of an outdoor recycler.
MN Ultimate Outdoor Playground
Crafty Farmer
Bryan Hansel Winter Photography
Shelly's Fly Tying MNBC
(MNB 1009r)