Most people don’t spend much time thinking about firewood. If it’s split and dry, it’s good to go, right? Well, maybe not. In recognition of Firewood Month, Michigan’s Invasive Species Program is taking a few minutes to unpack some firewood facts to help you make safe firewood choices ...

“A: You’re an integral and valuable part of some master plan; or B: clearly as important as a dirt clog or that can,” – Tonio K. It was about 5:30 this morning when I was startled from my sleep by a sound that I couldn’t make clear in my head. At first, I thought it was coyotes ...

“No time for a summer friend, no time for the love you send, seasons change and so did I, you need not wonder why,” – Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings It was a strange and off-putting sequence of events that I encountered during what I presumed would be a casual afternoon respite, ...

LANSING — Every day is a great day to take to the trails, and now you've got another terrific reason to get outside, enjoy your favorite path (or discover a new one) and reap the health benefits of immersing yourself in nature: Michigan Trails Week, which kicks off today continues through ...

“Summer’s end’s around the bend, just flying,” – John Prine The afternoon couldn’t make up its mind between sunny skies, cold winds and clouds threatening rain. I decided to spend those hours traveling gray-graveled backroads, looking for some respite from the hurry here and there ...

The weekly fishing report for the Western Upper Peninsula: • Ontonagon River: Angling efforts on the river were low over the past week. Recent rain showers left the river water very dirty. Walleye were caught in low numbers by those fishing with natural baits. • Ontonagon/Silver ...