LANSING — Lesser celandine (Ficaria verna), sometimes known as fig buttercup, is a short, perennial plant that is spreading in the Midwest. It is a watch list species in Michigan, meaning it has a limited known distribution in the state. It has shiny, dark green, heart-shaped leaves and ...
HOUGHTON — Each spring in the Keweenaw, we patiently await the return of green forests, open water, and long days outside. Earth Day is a reminder of just how much we value these places, and how important it is to protect them. One of the most effective ways we have to do that is Early ...
Editor's note: This week's Outdoors North was originally published in 2019 “The sky is crying, look at the tears roll down the street,” – Elmore James As I sat behind the wheel, looking out the windshield, the countryside was cloaked in a thick soft robe of fog, making the copper ...
LANSING — The 2026 spring turkey hunt periods begin as early as April 18. Starting this year, all successful turkey hunters must report their harvest within 72 hours of harvest or before transferring possession of the bird, whichever comes first. Harvests can be reported online or through ...
SAULT STE. MARIE— Members of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Tuesday voted unanimously to approve a moratorium prohibiting the development of artificial intelligence data centers on tribal lands. Citing concerns about the strain these facilities place on local resources, ...
“Come on Pearl, come on Kitty, if you feel inclined, down around the bend in the water, bring your fishin' line,” – Gordon Lightfoot In the evenings now, if I travel along the county road, the deer are gathering in any place where there’s bare ground. The surrounding landscape ...
