The national honor bestowed upon the official state bird of Minnesota earlier this month confirms what Minnesotans already know well — just how special the loon is. The common loon is known for its ...

I enjoyed an early morning fishing trip on a beautiful lake last week, using only my quiet electric trolling motor. Using my onboard electronics, I slowly cruised around the lake searching my favorite ...

Minnesota chose the common loon as its state bird in 1961 because lawmakers and bird experts agreed that no other animal captured the state’s wild, lake-centered identity as clearly as this sleek, red ...

Nestled between the sparkling waters of Lake Winnipesaukee and the rugged beauty of the Ossipee Mountains, Moultonborough is located in New Hampshire's Lakes Region. This charming small town is rich ...

This story was originally published in July 2022. Hearing the haunting call of a common loon echoing across the water can be exhilarating. And it can happen frequently, as we boast the largest ...

This story was originally published in July 2022. It’s nearing dusk and you’re paddling your kayak across a small pond. The sun is beginning to dip behind the trees and the nearby woods go nearly ...

To heft their bodies into the air, loons need a long runway, much like an airplane getting ready for a flight. These loons require as much as 600 feet of open water to eventually get into the air. Did ...