Start keeping your eyes on the ground, edible mushroom hunters. Morel mushrooms, the fungi with a honeycomb-like pattern on the cap, are springtime treats that many Iowans seek out and consume.

Yes, Minnesota has an official state mushroom: and it’s a rare delicacy that has sparked a nationwide hobby for dedicated foragers. Morel mushrooms typically can be found throughout the state in ...

Morel mushroom season usually starts in April, but Missouri foragers were treated to an earlier-than-usual season last year. Morels popped out of the ground about a month ahead of schedule due to ...