Our punishing drought continues to pummel the backcountry despite the recent much-appreciated light rainfall. On this challenging 1,900-foot, uphill beast of a hike in colorful Blue Canyon, we noticed ...

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BRAINERD — As winter cold bites deep, MPR News is celebrating the best of the season through a new series called Winter Play. Our staff across the state set out to try a new-to-them winter pastime.

Hike name: Cat Rocks Appalachian Trail (AT) viewpoint from the 830-acre West Mountain State Forest. Location: Gardner Hollow Road, east of Poughquag, southeastern Dutchess County. Length: 2-3 miles ...