Bob Timmons

Outdoors reporter
Timmons previously was the Page One layout and news editor at the St. Paul Pioneer Press before joining the Star Tribune in 2005. He's a University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (Wis.) graduate.

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Latest from Bob Timmons

Outdoors

Reckless campfires blamed for Boundary Waters blaze on Saganaga Lake

The quarter-acre fire was contained Thursday; Forest Service says campers set multiple fires outside the designated fire grate
September 27, 2024
A boy fishes on Saganaga Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area
Outdoors

Search intensifies for missing Winona native in Yellowstone

Austin King was last heard from Sept. 17 during a multiday backcountry trip in a remote and challenging part of the national park out West.
September 25, 2024
Outdoors

Winona, Minnesota native missing in Yellowstone National Park

Austin King, 22, became a Yellowstone campground concession employee in June and was on a backpacking trip in a remote part of the park.
September 24, 2024
Outdoors

2,700 miles, 105 days, one epic paddle from Minnesota to the Arctic Ocean

The pair met wolves, caribou and countless water obstacles
September 20, 2024
Outdoors

10 great hikes to take in autumn in Minnesota

Whether you’re looking for an easy option for a family outing or a quad-busting challenge, here are a variety of paths to consider this fall.
September 17, 2024
Outdoors

DNR pilot honored for daring night rescue of injured BWCAW paddlers

Helicopter pilot Grace Zeller of Brainerd receives a top agency award for life-saving heroics last May at remote Curtain Falls along the Canadian border.
September 16, 2024
Outdoors

Popular Bean and Bear lakes trail reopens Friday on North Shore of Lake Superior

Shored up, the well-traveled section on the Superior Hiking Trail will open to hikers, while more work continues.
September 5, 2024
Day-7 - One of the most stunning vistas along the Superior Hiking Trail is the overlook at Bean Lake north of Silver Bay. Here, father and son hikers, Tom and Ross Perigo enjoyed the evening view high above Bean Lake. ] Superior Hiking Trail. BRIAN PETERSON ¥ brian.peterson@startribune.com Superior Hiking Trail, MN 06/08/2018
Outdoors

Bike-friendly indeed: Up to 2,000 cyclists will roll through Minneapolis and St. Paul for an inaugural fall tour

The upcoming Twin Cities Bike Tour is a new event for BikeMN, Minnesota’s largest cycling advocacy organization.
August 27, 2024
The shadows of bicycle riders and trees were cast on the pavement along W. River Pkwy.] JIM GEHRZ • james.gehrz@startribune.com /Minneapolis, MN / April 1, 2016 3:30 PM - BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Waiting to put the pedal to the Gold Medal….. The MSP Kickoff Ride 2016 for the 30 Days of Biking happens Saturday. April is the month where people are encouraged to ride their bikes every day of the month. The 11 am, folks will be gathered at Gold Medal Park, and then bike through the Twin Cities, and end with festivities later.
Outdoors

10 great hikes to take in autumn in Minnesota

Whether you’re looking for an easy option for a family outing or a quad-busting challenge, here are a variety of paths to consider this fall.
September 17, 2024
Outdoors

DNR pilot honored for daring night rescue of injured BWCAW paddlers

Helicopter pilot Grace Zeller of Brainerd receives a top agency award for life-saving heroics last May at remote Curtain Falls along the Canadian border.
September 16, 2024
Outdoors

Popular Bean and Bear lakes trail reopens Friday on North Shore of Lake Superior

Shored up, the well-traveled section on the Superior Hiking Trail will open to hikers, while more work continues.
September 5, 2024
Day-7 - One of the most stunning vistas along the Superior Hiking Trail is the overlook at Bean Lake north of Silver Bay. Here, father and son hikers, Tom and Ross Perigo enjoyed the evening view high above Bean Lake. ] Superior Hiking Trail. BRIAN PETERSON ¥ brian.peterson@startribune.com Superior Hiking Trail, MN 06/08/2018
Outdoors

Bike-friendly indeed: Up to 2,000 cyclists will roll through Minneapolis and St. Paul for an inaugural fall tour

The upcoming Twin Cities Bike Tour is a new event for BikeMN, Minnesota’s largest cycling advocacy organization.
August 27, 2024
The shadows of bicycle riders and trees were cast on the pavement along W. River Pkwy.] JIM GEHRZ • james.gehrz@startribune.com /Minneapolis, MN / April 1, 2016 3:30 PM - BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Waiting to put the pedal to the Gold Medal….. The MSP Kickoff Ride 2016 for the 30 Days of Biking happens Saturday. April is the month where people are encouraged to ride their bikes every day of the month. The 11 am, folks will be gathered at Gold Medal Park, and then bike through the Twin Cities, and end with festivities later.
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