Ride ORVs in Michigan this weekend without a license or permit
Free off-road vehicle weekend in Michigan is approaching.
Free off-road vehicle weekend in Michigan is approaching.
AuSable River Canoe Marathon: Watch the finish line of the grueling 120-mile race
The first finishers of the 2024 AuSable River Canoe Marathon will cross the finish line around 11:30 Sunday morning, after 14 straight hours of paddling down the mid-Michigan river.
The first finishers of the 2024 AuSable River Canoe Marathon will cross the finish line around 11:30 Sunday morning, after 14 straight hours of paddling down the mid-Michigan river.
Capitol Park in downtown Detroit opens with new renovations while honoring history
The site of the state's first capitol building, first high school, and one of the last stops along the Underground Railroad is now home to a refurbished park in Detroit.
The site of the state's first capitol building, first high school, and one of the last stops along the Underground Railroad is now home to a refurbished park in Detroit.
Washtenaw County's Independence Lake Beach closed for swimming due to high bacteria levels
Independence Lake Beach in Whitmore Lake is closed for swimming Thursday after high levels of E. coli were detected during routine water testing.
Independence Lake Beach in Whitmore Lake is closed for swimming Thursday after high levels of E. coli were detected during routine water testing.
AuSable River Canoe Marathon: Stream the grueling race from Grayling to Oscoda
This Saturday, 116 teams will sprint through Grayling for the Au Sable River Canoe Marathon and you can stream the 120-mile race from start to finish.
This Saturday, 116 teams will sprint through Grayling for the Au Sable River Canoe Marathon and you can stream the 120-mile race from start to finish.
Michigan DNR land auctions: Why the state sells off properties
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is currently auctioning off land, including an island and other properties around the state.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is currently auctioning off land, including an island and other properties around the state.
Wildlife Commissioner admonishes Ted Nugent over DNR comments
Weeks after the Michigan-native musician unleashed a tirade on the DNR, calling its officers "jack-booted thugs," a commissioner admonished Ted Nugent for his comments.
Weeks after the Michigan-native musician unleashed a tirade on the DNR, calling its officers "jack-booted thugs," a commissioner admonished Ted Nugent for his comments.
Lake whitefish numbers continue perilous decline as NRC set to discuss problem
One of the state's most iconic fish are struggling with several environmental stressors. Regulators will take up the issue on Thursday.
One of the state's most iconic fish are struggling with several environmental stressors. Regulators will take up the issue on Thursday.
Michigan pet-friendly cabins: Take your dog camping at these state parks
Michigan state parks have a number of cabins that are dog-friendly.
Michigan state parks have a number of cabins that are dog-friendly.
4th of July fire risk: Parts of Michigan have very high danger of fire this week
With 4th of July approaching, the risk of wildfires from activities to celebrate the holiday, like bonfires and fireworks, is elevated around much of Michigan.
With 4th of July approaching, the risk of wildfires from activities to celebrate the holiday, like bonfires and fireworks, is elevated around much of Michigan.
Free firearm safety coming to Michigan state parks with mobile BB gun ranges
The Michigan DNR is bringing a mobile BB gun range to state parks this summer as part of a free firearm safety education program.
The Michigan DNR is bringing a mobile BB gun range to state parks this summer as part of a free firearm safety education program.
Popular Oakland County beach, others under contamination advisories as 4th of July approaches
Three Metro Detroit beaches, including a popular spot to swim in Oakland County, have elevated bacteria levels as 4th of July approaches.
Three Metro Detroit beaches, including a popular spot to swim in Oakland County, have elevated bacteria levels as 4th of July approaches.
Boat sober: Oakland County focuses patrols on lakes for 4th of July
More Oakland County Sheriff's Office marine team members will be on the water this 4th of July weekend, looking for intoxicated boaters.
More Oakland County Sheriff's Office marine team members will be on the water this 4th of July weekend, looking for intoxicated boaters.
4th of July safety: Tips for avoiding ticks while you spend time outside
Ticks can spread diseases such as Lyme disease. Preventing tick bites is the best way to protect yourself and your animals.
Ticks can spread diseases such as Lyme disease. Preventing tick bites is the best way to protect yourself and your animals.
Species of tick never seen in Michigan discovered at state park -- What to know
The Asian longhorned tick (ALHT) was detected during routine tick surveillance at Grand Mere State Park in Berrien County, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced.
The Asian longhorned tick (ALHT) was detected during routine tick surveillance at Grand Mere State Park in Berrien County, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced.
Has Michigan's deer hunter problem bottomed out?
New data from the DNR reveals Michigan may have finally bucked a trend that has persisted for decades.
New data from the DNR reveals Michigan may have finally bucked a trend that has persisted for decades.
National Guard members work to improve Michigan state parks as part of training
Michigan Army National Guard members are currently spending time working to improve the state's outdoor recreation spaces while also getting some training.
Michigan Army National Guard members are currently spending time working to improve the state's outdoor recreation spaces while also getting some training.
Visit Michigan state parks, fish, and ride ORVs for free this weekend
Both Michigan residents and visitors can fish, ride off-road vehicles without an ORV license or trail permit, and visit state parks without a recreation passport this weekend.
Both Michigan residents and visitors can fish, ride off-road vehicles without an ORV license or trail permit, and visit state parks without a recreation passport this weekend.
Great Lakes safe fish guidelines: How much fish you can safely eat per month
Michigan has some of the best fishing in the world. But toxic 'forever chemicals' like PFAS makes eating them less safe. Here are the guidelines for fish caught in each Great Lake.
Michigan has some of the best fishing in the world. But toxic 'forever chemicals' like PFAS makes eating them less safe. Here are the guidelines for fish caught in each Great Lake.
Pet-friendly Michigan state park beaches: Where to take your dog swimming this summer
A number of Michigan state park and recreation area beaches allow pets to swim. See the list here.
A number of Michigan state park and recreation area beaches allow pets to swim. See the list here.