Natalie Salminen Rude Chats about Fables of the North Shore

Digging into the outdoor appreciation, magical realism, and humor of a fateful collaboration with fellow artist Jordan Sundberg.

The (Nearly) Indescribable Delight of Lewis Mallard

Exploring the world of a smartly-dressed duck transforming everyday experiences and environments

Made in Chicago, Rooted in the Great Lakes

Exploring bioregional herbalism with Alex Williams, owner of Greenspell and First Curve Apothecary

Awakening with the Sun

Getting in touch with the outdoors without getting outdoorsy

Collaborative Syrup Making with the Urban Sap Tap Project

A short tale of how I dressed inappropriately for Minnesota winter but still learned how to make a mean batch of syrup.

What Birding For a Better World Does Differently

Reflecting on the Feminist Bird Club's guide to creating inclusive spaces for inquisitive outdoor exploration.

The Ghost Turnips of Halloween

How a homely vegetable, Irish folklore and traditional pagan rituals have influenced the holiday as we know it

Upstate with Kristofer Bowman

Profiling the Grand Marais-based advocate for self-care, northwoods modernism, and outdoor appreciation