Want to visit Sleeping Bear Dunes or Pictured Rocks without paying a fee? Here’s how
Here's what to know about National Public Lands Day.
Sep
2025
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NATURE
Sep
2025
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America’s No. 1 destination for fall colors is right here in Michigan
Michigan's Upper Peninsula is getting the love it deserves as America's best destination for fall colors, according to the results of the USAT 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards for fall.
Aug
2025
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EPA grant will fund barrier to stop spread of sea lamprey in Grand River
The Great Lakes Fishery Commission will receive a $2.1 million grant to address the invasive sea lamprey in the Grand River in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Aug
2025
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How Michigan is trying to stop the box tree moth
Boxwood shrubs are popular in Michigan and have thrived in the US Until 2021, when the box tree moth was discovered in New York, prompting a quarantine issued by the state Department of Agriculture and Rural Development on the movement of infested boxwood shrub plants to prevent harm to other plants.
Jul
2025
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This is your sign to head to Michigan beaches & hear the singing sand
Several Michigan beaches are home to “singing sand,” and while several legends attribute the noise to ghostly causes, there’s a perfectly logical explanation.
Jul
2025
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Michigan’s fight against Lake Erie pollution didn’t work. What happens next?
Michigan and its neighbors have missed a 2025 deadline to curb the farm pollution that feeds toxic algal blooms in western Lake Erie, despite 10 years of work and millions of dollars spent on the effort.
Jul
2025
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Scientists seek sources of fecal pollution that can contaminate rivers, close beaches
Water quality experts are using DNA tools to track down contamination responsible for beach closures and reduced recreational opportunities along the Great Lakes and other Michigan inland lakes and streams.
Jun
2025
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Out of the 103 state parks in Michigan, here are the top 10
Get to know the best state parks in Michigan, which offer an abundance of nature-based activities, from hiking and wildlife viewing to beaches and biking.
Jun
2025
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No license needed. How to fish for free in Michigan this week
Grab your fishing rods, sandwiches and, maybe, a few friends for a weekend of free fishing, as Michigan celebrates its second free fishing weekend this year by waiving the need for fishing licenses for two days.
Jun
2025
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The ultimate guide to backpacking in Michigan
Check out our tips for beginners and experts alike to get you started on backpacking in Michigan this summer.
