“Some quiet evening, I sit by your side and we’re lost in a world of our own,” – Ben Raleigh and Sherman Edwards It was that instant mashed potato flake kind of snow – soft and fluffy, and it was piling up high as the nighttime moved slowly past. I was looking out the upstairs window ...

“In the wintertime, when all the leaves are brown and the wind blows (so chill) and the birds have all flown for the summer, I’m calling, hear me calling, hear me calling, ahh,” – Steve Miller A crow glides over a snow-covered farm field, its black and glossy wings outstretched. The ...

LANSING — Michigan's cold winter temperatures have made for good ice fishing conditions, but anglers on the ice targeting walleye or other fish may unexpectedly find themselves with a lake sturgeon on the line. When that happens, releasing the sturgeon as quickly as possible is essential ...

BARAGA — Michigan Department of Natural Resources trails officials with the Parks and Recreation Division are urging snowmobilers to use caution at a water hazard along Trail No. UP8 in Baraga County. Earlier this week, a stream unexpectedly rose and overflowed its banks. Water is over the ...

“Sixteen miles to seven lakes way up among the pines, in some hidden valley where the twirlin’ river twines,” – Gordon Lightfoot On another winter morning, overcast with skies the color of dirty mop water, the sunshine is on vacation somewhere down south. The maples, birches and their ...

LANSING — Beginning with this Wednesday's meeting of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources plans to livestream all NRC meetings in an effort to make it easier for the public to learn about the work of the commission and stay engaged on topics ...