Environment
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Michigan black bears move south
Around 80% of Michigan’s bear population is found in the Upper Peninsula But the DNR has found a 37% increase in the number of bears in the Lower Peninsula since 2012.
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Your guide to the Saginaw Bay Birding Trail
Here’s your guide to the Saginaw Bay Birding Trail, which spans 142 miles across Michigan and is ideal for bird-watching enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
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A Michigan bear roamed the woods for two years with an awful lid on his neck. Not anymore.
Michigan wildlife experts finally were able to trap a black bear and remove a large lid that was stuck around his neck — for two years.
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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.
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Air quality worsens in eastern US as Canadian wildfire smoke hangs over Midwest
Smoke from Canadian wildfires worsened air quality in the eastern U.S. on Wednesday as several Midwestern states battled conditions deemed unhealthy by the federal government.
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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.
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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.
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Landmark study finds Great Lakes have entered a new era with climate change, extreme events
The Great Lakes has officially entered a new climate era, and the past is no longer a reliable guide for the future.
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Attention, anglers! Here are the 8 best fly fishing spots in Michigan
Get your waders out, because Michigan was voted the best state for fly fishing, and we’ve got the inside scoop on where to go!
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Summer safety on the water: Livingston County PFAS foam alert
Michigan health officials warn of PFAS-contaminated foam on waterways as summer approaches. Learn the risks and how to protect your family.

























