“It’s often said that life is strange, yeah, but compared to what?” – Steve Forbert During the early days of my youth, the last Saturday in April opening day of trout season quickly became something I looked forward to as much as Christmastime. My birthday falls on April 9 and by that ...

LANSING — Break out that rod and tacklebox Michigan’s trout season opens today. Find your fishing spot and invite an old fishing buddy — or a new one — to enjoy some spring fishing! With the Department of Natural Resources’ new, interactive Inland Trout and Salmon Regulations map, ...

“This world can take my money and time but it sure can’t take my soul and I’m going down to the railroad tracks and watch them lonesome boxcars roll,” – Butch Hancock I stood on the decking at the top of an old railroad trestle, leaning on the wooden railing and looking over the ...

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 ...

“The fog is so thick that you can’t even spy the land,” – Bob Dylan It was chilly and cold. I jumped in my Jeep and headed west, not sure what I’d find. As it turned out, I never would have expected the things I experienced. Hitting the highway, the mist got thicker the farther I ...

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 ...