Outdoors


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Wanna Track Fall Colors in Michigan? Try This Cool Tool.

If you're curious to know when to plan the perfect fall color trip or when you'll see peak fall colors in your area, this fall foliage prediction map can help.

What’s the Best Beach on the Great Lakes? We Asked. Michigan Answered.

From the shores of Superior to Huron, our readers weighed in with their favorite beaches in the state.

Curious About Michigan’s Honeybees? Aaron Has the Buzz on All Things Bees, Beekeeping, and Local Honey

The process by which bees make nectar into honey seems like alchemy. How can a little bee do this? How did they figure it out? 

Michigan is filled with dog-friendly beaches.
21 Dog-Friendly Michigan Beaches That’ll Give Your Pooch the Zoomies

Every dog has its day—beach day, that is. And you shouldn’t wander into uncharted waters looking for a pet-friendly beach, so here are the best sandy spots in Michigan to bring your best friend.

The 7 Wonders of Mackinac Island: Where to Find Some of Michigan’s Most Amazing Natural Beauties

Arch Rock is just the start of what Mackinac Island has to offer, and some of its best views are removed from the touristy circuit.

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Get to Know Michigan’s Spectacular Fireflies

Aaron Voogt shines a light on Michigan's lightning bugs.