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A DNR order, also known as "No Code," may be written to reflect a person's wishes to withhold lifesaving care. Will this order result in a lack of other types of care?

Each year, the DNR advertises both paid and unpaid jobs and internships for college students. This is a great opportunity to learn more about one's field.

Winter camping is possible, even cozy, with a stay in one of Minnesota's State Park camper cabins. Get out into the crisp air and shorten the winter a bit!

When planning that Fall Colors trip along Lake Superior's North Shore in Minnesota, consider getting outdoors (and saving some money) by staying at one of 8 state parks.

Health care planning is essential in elder care. Elder Law Attorneys specialize in Health Care Proxies, Living Wills, DNR's and other necessary legal tools.

Just over an hour from the Twin Cities, Minnesota's Banning State Park is a great getaway any time of year, but especially in the Spring. Here's why.

None of us want to fish illegally. But what are we to do when states that manadate barbless hooks do not define that condition?

Itasca State Park in northern Minnesota is not only the source of the mighty Mississippi River, but a park with much to offer the visitor, including great Fall colors.

If you are unable to make or communicate your wishes, your doctor will look to next of kin to help direct your care. Learn about a Health Care Power of Attorney below.

Death is an inevitable part of life and a concern particularly for the older population. What are legal issues to consider in advance as you plan for the end of life?

East Central Minnesota's Interstate State Park is the state's 2nd oldest, a rock-climber's haven, and has a twin park across the St. Croix River in Wisconsin.

Hospices may suggest terminal-palliative sedation, or TS, to suffering, dying patients. What is TS, when is it appropriate in end-of-life care, and is it euthanasia?

Hospice is not a place. It is a group of services family caregivers can utilize when their loved one has a terminal illness and less than six months to live.

Learn the basics about living wills. Will your wishes be respected if you cannot make medical decisions for yourself?

Kids Don't Float is a water safety program that can make a major impact on reducing child & youth drowning incidents. Consider setting up a KDF program in your community

Children's first fishing adventures should be rewarding, reinforcing, but most of all successful.

Trimble Wildlife Area and Wolf Creek Wildlife Area both offer acres of hunting near convenient lodgings.

A guide to Websites designed to teach children about green and healthy living, biodiversity and protecting natural resource.

More women are taking to the outdoors. They now have many choices to learn hunting and shooting in an encouraging atmosphere with other women.

Take time to visit South Carolina and enjoy what many think is the best place on earth for paddle sports like canoeing and kayaking.

The Patient Self Determination Act of 1991 requires health care providers to inform patients about their right concerning life-sustaining treatments when terminally ill.

Walter J. Hayes State Park in the heart of Michigan's Irish Hills offers a large selection of nearby attractions, activities, restaurants and camp amenities.

Boaters and marina operators can make a difference in protecting our natural resources. Learn more about clean marina programs.

In the far northern reaches of Minnesota, a black timber wolf has been seen by several people, including a former conservation officer, chasing cars down the road.

East Harbor State Park in Ohio is on the coast of Lake Erie and offers a large selection of area attractions, activities and camp amenities.

Looking for something to do with the kids when it is too mucky to play outside? Put on old clothes, rubber boots and splash pants and enjoy the magic of mud!

Are you looking for a place to relax, hike, bike, swim all the while enjoying the beauty of nature? Find out what a great vacation this state park can be.

Scioto Trail State Park is an overlooked gem in Ohio's state park system. Located south of Chillicothe, the park features a campground and a photogenic small lake.

This year, try fall crafts for kids for the twenty-first century. Here's a fall leaves craft with a tech-savvy way to prevent fading.

A deadly viral disease is affecting many fish species in the Great Lakes. Scientists have joined forces in order to better understand this threat.

The forests of Northern Wisconsin are a playground for visitors from all over the Midwest. What kind of activities are available and what is Wisconsin's Northwoods?

Birds inhale or ingest spores of Aspergillus fungus in warm moist environments. Aspergillosis is a serious fungal infection.

A little time spent briefing your passengers in onboard safety procedures will pay handsomely during a true emergency.

A nest basket for Mourning Doves is one of the simplest kinds of bird house you can build. Place it in shrubs or the branches of a conifer.

When the doctors can do nothing else, it is the nurse who is left to take care of a patient's end of life needs. A dying patient deserves respectful, gentle nursing care.

Try some of these ideas for playing in the snow and watch young kids learn about their winter environment while having lots of outside fun!

Miranda turns down the pediatric fellowship; Owen and Cristina get back together; Mark gives Lexie the cold shoulder

Opunita humifusa is an eastern prickly pear cactus. This North American native perennial is an excellent drought tolerant choice for growing in a sustainable garden.

Soldiers Delight Natural Environmental Area is a pocket of natural beauty and solitude totaling 3,000 acres of mostly State-owned land.

Kirtland's Warbler, Dendroica kirtlandii, has a tiny habitat and almost became extinct. Conservation measures have brought it back in Michigan, USA.

Lead poisoning is common in birds - most affected birds die. People accidentally contaminate the environment with lead.

Southern Maryland is a quiet farming community with several little-known parks and beaches perfect for a family day-trip away from the fast-paced tourist destinations.

Low-head dams are a particularly dangerous river feature that padders need to avoid. Hydraulic currents caused by these structures are perilous to boaters and swimmers.

Mohican State Park surrounds the Clear Fork Gorge, a breathtaking Canadian ecosystem left in Ohio after the last ice age. The park is Ohio's prime spot for outdoor fun.

Use a pre-departure inspection checklist and look your boat over before each trip. A little time spent preparing for your next trip can save major headaches later.

Taking steps to prevent algae growth in a fish pond with natural prevention methods helps pond owners avoid all types of algae, including toxic blue-green algae.

Not only is the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway a natural beauty. It also offers some of the greatest water recreation in Minnesota.

Elder law attorneys can help individuals navigate the legal system and work through unique senir legal issues.

Although there is no way to prevent all problems, there are some proactive measures that seniors can take to lessen the negative effect of medical and other events.

Boating on a river can be fun but dangerous. Boaters need to keep in mind water levels, hidden hazards in the murky waters, and boating safety.