Outdoors
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Michigan attorney general argues Line 5 lawsuit should be sent back to state court
The Michigan Attorney General’s Office argued in a federal appellate court that its lawsuit to shutdown the Line 5 oil pipeline should be returned to a court.
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Clean energy gets funding in Whitmer budget, but enviros want transit prioritized
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is drawing praise from environmental advocates for supporting clean energy and water infrastructure.
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Michigan congresswomen pitch $200M plan to map unexplored depths of the Great Lakes
US Reps. Debbie Dingell and Lisa McClain introduced legislation that would map out the lake beds of the Great Lakes—and maybe find an undiscovered shipwreck.
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Michigan’s weird winter ducks and how to spot them
Whether you’re a budding bird enthusiast or an ornithologist, here’s how you can tell the difference between each of Michigan’s weird winter ducks.
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VIDEO: Federal grants set to boost parks, trails, and sports facilities across eight Michigan counties
Several community parks, trails, and sports facilities across eight Michigan counties are lined up for improvements after they were picked to receive federal grant funding. @gandernewsroom Several community parks, trails, and sports facilities across eight Michigan counties are lined up for improvements after they were picked to receive federal grant funding. Read more at the…
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Federal grants to fix up 8 Michigan parks—and preserve a big chunk of the Upper Peninsula
Funding from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan is being put to work in Michigan to improve outdoor recreation and protect about 8,000 acres of land.
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Michigan deer accidents at decade high—check the hotspots
These Michigan counties logged over 1,000 vehicle crashes involving deer in 2022. Here’s what you can do to help avoid them.
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Going deer hunting with a firearm in Michigan? Here’s what to know
Firearm deer hunting season kicks off soon—here’s what Michiganders need to know.
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Beacons of the Great Lakes: The true tales behind 9 Michigan lighthouses
From ghostly visitors to a Boy Scout renovation, here are the stories behind 9 of Michigan’s coolest lighthouses.
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22 places in Michigan that feel like a portal to another world
From cliffsides and lakes to bridges and gardens, we’ve got all the natural and human-made Michigan creations that feel like another universe.

























