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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is urging people in the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula to refrain from outdoor burning over the next few days. “Both areas will be seeing very dry, warmer and, at times, windy conditions through the weekend and into next week,” said ...

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 ...