Recreation
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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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We discovered the perfect family beach resort just 2 hours from Detroit
A gorgeous, activity-packed, and family-friendly beach resort that’s just a two-hour flight from Detroit? Sign us up.
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Airborne adventure awaits on the 8 best ziplines in Michigan
Buckle your helmet and explore these family-friendly ziplines in Michigan that will have you zooming through the treetops in no time.
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Dive into StoryWalk this summer in Downtown Howell
Explore the interactive StoryWalk all summer long in Downtown Howell! Free family adventure combines reading, local businesses, and outdoor fun.
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Fragrant lilacs bloom on Mackinac Island. When you can celebrate in 2025
With its famous lilacs in bloom, Mackinac Island is preparing to welcome visitors for 10 days celebrating the fragrant flowers that grow throughout the downtown area. The Mackinac Island Lilac Festival is set for June 6-15; it’s the largest and most historic festival on Mackinac Island, according to the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau.
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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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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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2025 Pride: Michigan’s 10 biggest festivals & events
Here’s your guide to Michigan’s 2025 Pride events happening all month long (and beyond!).
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5 adult summer camps in Michigan that will leave you wanting s’more
Load your trunk with bug spray, head to the arts and crafts cabin, and relive your childhood glory days at these adult summer camps in Michigan.
