IRON RIVER — As summer outdoor activity reaches its annual peak across the U.P., a new daily micro-habitat tracking model and state health data reinforce what local outdoor enthusiasts already …
WATERSMEET - The next Thursday Evening Program ‘Wierd and Wonderful Things we See in the Woods’ will be held Thursday, Aug. 6 starting at 7 p.m. Ottawa National Forest employees love working …
IRON RIVER - Grab your berry bucket and head out on the hunt for the northwoods’ delectable little treats - wild berries. Mid-summer is wild blueberry season. Wild blueberry shrubs are stout plants …
WATERSMEET— Sylvania Wilderness and Recreation Area is located just west of Watersmeet on U.S. 2. The 18,327 acres within the Ottawa National Forest are a federally designated wilderness area – a …
UPPER PENINSULA – Summer means more time outdoors, but it also brings increased exposure to mosquitoes, bees and ticks. While most insect bites and stings cause only mild irritation, some can lead …
Conservation groups, K-12 students and landowners across the Upper Peninsula will improve hundreds of acres of white-tailed deer habitat this year after receiving state grants generated from deer …
By ANDY HENION Communications representative, Wildlife Division Michigan Department of Natural Resources This past winter, with its heavy snowfall, marks the third severe winter in Michigan’s Upper …
While the red fox is familiar to many Michiganders, a smaller, more elusive relative — the gray fox — also calls our state home, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is hoping you can …
IRON RIVER - The Iron Range Trail Club will hold a Vintage Snowmobile show Saturday, July 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Take a walk down memory lane as you look at the old snowmobiles and remember a ride …
CASPIAN - The Iron County Audubon Club will meet Monday, July 13, at 7 p.m. at the Iron County Museum, located at 100 Brady Avenue. Ryan Beatty, a Fish Biologist for the Ottawa National Forest, will …
Sign up for a volunteer shift; opportunities for groups, business sponsorships If you’re looking for a volunteer opportunity to help young people experience outdoor recreation – helping instill …
Escanaba — The U.P. State Fairgrounds will come alive this summer as trappers, outdoor enthusiasts, and families gather for an exciting annual trapping convention that continues to prove its value …
CRYSTAL FALLS - For 61 years the Crystal Falls Lions Club has hosted the “Bass Festival”, bringing joy and summer fun to folks from near and far. Breathing meaning into this year’s theme …
EAGLE RIVER, Wis. — Trees For Tomorrow (TFT) invites the community to a free Forest Bathing program Saturday, August 8 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Held in partnership with Tara Lila LLC, this unique event …
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service along with the Department of the Interior today announced new steps to reduce hazardous exposure for federal wildland …
From tree cavities and trunks to bridges and barns, bats are settling into a variety of summer roosts across Michigan. Just as they did last year, residents can help scientists better understand …
This month, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and fish pathologists from Michigan State University will make an expedition aboard the RV Lake Char to Superior Maximus, the deepest point of …
IRON RIVER TOWNSHIP — The Golden Lake Land Owners Association installed a new CD3 Boat Cleaning Station at the entrance to the campground boat launch June 4. Local officials worked on the project …
PHELPS, Wis. - Situated on beautiful North Twin Lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin the small town of Phelps brings big summer fun! The popular summer concert series Music on the Lake is back with a …
Take advantage of Michigan’s three free weekend events Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14. Catch some fish. Visit a state park. Ride the state ORV trails. Two days twice a year, summer and …