Outdoors

Organizers stockpiling snow, preparing to greet elite skiers for World Cup race in Minneapolis
In just over two months, the world's top cross-country skiers will flock to Minneapolis for a World Cup event. And to make sure the trails are in top shape, organizers are working now to stockpile snow. Lots and lots of snow.
Hope, happiness and social connection: Hidden benefits of regular exercise
A new book, “The Joy of Movement,” offers more motivation to exercise. It's not just about getting fit or looking good: Exercise can give you courage, pleasure and better friendships.
More ice and less snow gets a chilly reception in Anchorage, Alaska
As the climate warms, recent winters in Anchorage, Alaska, have seen more ice. The trend is leading to safety concerns and new measures to cope in this city where winter is defined by snow.
Big money is building a new kind of national park to protect Montana's prairie
In Montana, a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur wants to create a massive, privately funded public park. Some ranchers oppose the American Prairie Reserve and say they can better conserve the land.