With state-designated snowmobile trails open – trail grooming occurs when there is enough snow on the ground – now is a good time to prep for the season, starting with purchasing your …
CRYSTAL FALLS—Crystal Falls came alive Nov. 22 as hunters, families and outdoor enthusiasts gathered behind the Crystal Theatre for this year’s Buck Fest, an annual celebration of local …
Deputy public information officer Michigan Department of Natural Resources In the frosty mornings on these November days, with the orange-red sun burning through the crystalline ice and frost like a …
A successful hunting party poses with their harvest at a Bates Township deer camp in 1924. These seven hunters posed with six deer, preserving a moment of local history—but their names have been lost to time. We're asking our readers to help us reconnect this image with the families and stories behind it. If you recognize anyone in this photo, please reach out to Wendy at wgraham@mmclocal.com.
CRYSTAL FALLS - The Crystal Falls Business Association will host the Fifth Annual Buck Fest Saturday, Nov. 22 from 4-7 p.m. in the city parking lot behind the Crystal Theatre. The Fest will …
SAGOLA - The Sagola Township Sportsmens Club will hold its annual ‘Sight-In day’ Friday, Nov. 14. Starting at 7 a.m. the 100 yard rifle range will be manned by certified …
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is showing appreciation for local hunters this fall with special “Deer Drop-in Mondays” at the Crystal Falls Field Office. All hunters …
You’ve seen them in the movies and Halloween cartoons. They’re big. Their branches are bare and snarly. So, there lies the kernel of spookiness. In the 1982 film …
Many hunters agree that this is the best time of year, with archery deer season having arrived and regular firearm deer season quickly approaching. Just don’t let time sneak up on you: If …
CRYSTAL FALLS - It’s typical at Loud Acres Farm for there to be a hayride, play areas for the kids, corn mazes, pumpkins, treats and local musicians Polecat Panic and playing to a chicken. The …
SAGOLA - With the increase in membership of the youth club at Sagola Township Sportsmens Club (STSC), additional instructors needed to be added. Five current members answered the call to gain …
CRYSTAL FALLS – The Crystal Falls VFW Post 2891 hosted its annual Fall Color Ride Oct. 11, drawing approximately 40 participants and 14 machines for a scenic tour through the area’s …
FLORENCE - The Northwoods Geology Club will meet Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Florence Natural Resource Center, lower level. All ages are welcome to attend and door prizes are drawn …
The Iron River Knights of Columbus Council 2300 completed their fall annual roadside cleanup. The cleanup began at the Ice Lake and US2 intersection and ended at the Bates/Amasa/US 2 intersection. …
WESTERN U.P. - MI-TRALE, (Michigan Trails and Recreation Alliance of Land and the Environment), held their 16th Annual Free Senior Fall Color Tour Sept. 25. It was a glorious autumn day that showed …
IRON COUNTY – Wildlife Unlimited of Iron County held their annual Youth Deer Hunt Sept. 13-14, with 16 young hunters ages 9-16 participating in the weekend event. The program resulted in 11 …
ESCANABA – The U.P. Trappers Association is holding a Trappers Ed Field Day Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Great Lakes Sports Club, 5211 19th Avenue North. Check in is at 9 a.m. Eastern Time and the …
IRON RIVER – A special visitor made quite an impression in Iron River Sept.17 and 18, bringing an important environmental mission to local waterways. Ed “the Diver,” who …
