Recreation

The Forest Service said it hasn't increased its permit fees since 2008, and the additional revenue will support portage upkeep and seasonal staff.

Plus: The Minnesota Department of Transportation is accepting comments on bike infrastructure.

The long-discussed visitor center makes one in each of the park's gateway communities, just in time for the 50th anniversary of Voyageurs' creation.

The Devil's Kettle Trail in Judge C.R. Magney State Park topped the list of 19 contenders for best hiking trail.

Plus: Drivers on Highway 371 in Hackensack can expect daily lane closures beginning May 5; Hibbing Public Utilities will host a landowner-specific information meeting May 7 on its planned new overhead transmission line; and a shooting contest of Easter bunny Peeps draws new and old friends to the Northland Sports Park each year in Bemidji.

The Peep Shoot is an annual fundraiser for the Bemidji Area Shooters Association and Northland Sports Park. KAXE's Larissa Donovan participated and shares her experience.

Bemidji State University presents the 2nd Annual Earth Day Disc Golf Tournament at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. BSU’s Sustainability Project Manager Jordan Lutz joins the “KAXE Morning Show” to talk more about it.

Jesse Gates of Voyageurs Conservancy shared how the park's nonprofit partner is celebrating on April 8, on the actual anniversary and throughout the summer.

A recent study highlighted the economic impact of ATV riders in northeastern Minnesota. The information comes in the second light-snow winter in a row.

Every Friday morning, we get to know one of our members on "What's for Breakfast." Recently, we spoke with Kai Stenlund, the owner of Stonegrove Saunas.