Wayne Beyer

Kids to Parks Day encourages people to bring children outdoors to play in parks on the third Saturday in May, but it is really a year-round model.

Fishing is a terrific outdoor recreation activity. It was a thrill to fish with 5-year-old grandson Leo, for his first time.

Running the Bayshore Marathon in northern Michigan was a fantastic way to enjoy my first time in the tree-scape Wolverine and Spartan state.

TI (Tree Intelligence) is a terrific model and teacher for living a long, healthy and fulfilling life.

Summer is approaching, and a different game plan is needed for safe running in the heat.

Special Olympics is saddened by the loss of Dr. Frank Hayden, who died at age 96, but celebrates his groundbreaking efforts to create opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.

Stoicism, an ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, highlights four virtues: courage, discipline, justice and wisdom. A good book for understanding the value of wisdom is

Minnesota lakes are destinations. The Twin Towns are fortunate to be close to Wilkin County, which is adjacent to Otter Tail County, home to 1,048 lakes, more than any county in the United States.

Chahinkapa Park is a fantastic place to host family reunions and other special events.

Walking and running are blessings we should be grateful for.