In a dark deep canyon, on a north-facing slope where sunlight rarely shines, a couple of fallen trees had been laid across a big drop in the narrow trail. A tiny creek twisted back and forth below. After the winter snows fall, the trees vanish under the accumulation of snow and ice, providing ...

By: Emilie Scholie, Environmental Science and Sustainability (CFRES), (escholie@mtu.edu); Emily Klawiter, Keweenaw Invasive Species Management Area (KISMA), Assistant Coordinator (eklawite@mtu.edu); Dr. Sigrid Resh, KISMA Coordinator and Research Asst. Prof., CFRES, MTU ...

One of the townships in the Copper Country that has a history of expanding outdoor recreation for its residents and visitors is Ontonagon Township. An example of the success Ontonagon Township has had when it comes to outdoor recreation is with the popular Ontonagon Township Park and ...

If I look away into the softly falling snow, I hear music in my head as I stand here, preparing to walk a bit farther into this February scene. I paused here to take a breath or two. An old and leaning paper birch steadies me at the shoulder. I wonder whether this tall tree, which may ...

In view of Valentine’s Day, here are some ways to love the Earth by throwing away less. • Bring a reusable bag to the grocery store so you don’t have to take plastic bags. • Recycle your collection of plastic bags at the grocery store. • Carry a refillable water bottle. Water ...

CALUMET — CopperDog organizers announced Monday that due to current and forecasted weather conditions, there have been major modifications to the events, which are scheduled for March 1-3. While the CopperPull and CopperDash will still occur, the CopperDog 150, CopperDog 80, CopperDog 30 ...