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Free weekend

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources encourages everyone to take advantage of “Three Free” Weekend – Saturday and Sunday. It's two full days when Michigan residents and out-of-state visitors can grab a fishing rod, ride the off-road trails and visit state parks, boating access ...

Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities

HOUGHTON — Glossy buckthorn, one of the Keweenaw’s most aggressive invasive species, is currently taking over portions of our favorite local trail networks. Luckily, Keweenaw Invasive Species Management Area (KISMA), and the Swedetown Trails Club are partnering with local volunteers and ...

Take action to prevent tick bites

LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is encouraging Michigan residents to take steps to avoid tick bites while enjoying the outdoors. Tick-borne diseases, particularly Lyme disease and anaplasmosis, are increasing across the state. Lyme disease cases in ...

Trappers convention returns to Escanaba

ESCANABA – For the 63rd time, the U.P. Trappers will host its Annual Trappers Convention/Outdoor Expo July 11 - 12, at the U.P. State Fairgrounds in Escanaba. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (EDT) both days. Admission is $10 for both days with kids under twelve free. Camping on the grounds is ...

Outdoors North: John Pepin

“Get back to the country, back where it all began; get back to the country, back on the road again,” – Neil Young The old graveled and rocky road ahead of me looked like it had taken a significant beating over the wintertime. It was gray and weathered, seemingly starved, shriveled and ...

Ontonagon County Landowner Habitat Shares Available

ONTONAGON — The Ontonagon Conservation District to announced it has been selected by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) Wildlife Division for funding under the '2025 Upper Peninsula Deer Habitat Improvement Partnership Initiative Grant.” This project aims to enhance deer ...