This year the State Park Explorer Program will conduct three "themed" weeks and one special summerlong program. Under the clear night's sky, campers from Warren Dunes State Park gather on […]
For most students, school is out, but that does not mean learning has to stop. People of all ages have the opportunity to participate in a variety of outdoor learning […]
Grab a paddle and take a new look at the Big D. Kayaking is surging in popularity in metro Detroit, thanks to cleaner water, municipal infrastructure improvements, kayak rentals, guided […]
How do we preserve Michigan's wildlife for future generations? We do it together, one habitat at a time. "From forest managers and farmers to hunters and biologists, Michigan is committed […]
Some days, it just depends which way the wind is blowing. GR Paddling gets a call from folks interested in kayaking near Grand Rapids but who are unsure which tributary […]
“The Exchange” – WZZM-TV Monday, May 23, 2016 Carol Rose, former chair of the Michigan Wildlife Council, and Monarch Conservationist, Ilse Gebhard, discuss the importance of wildlife conservation in Michigan, […]
It's been a long, long winter. So if you're itching to get outdoors this Memorial Day weekend, who could blame you? "Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer. Here […]
Just because you live in Metro Detroit doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the great outdoors. If your family is looking for fun – and free – adventures this spring and […]
Dan Kennedy fondly recalls that when he was a kid he commonly saw monarch butterflies while he was outside playing. Now, in his position as endangered species coordinator for the […]
Birds attain celebrity status after resurgence in Southeast Michigan MILFORD – It’s a fascination. Every day, March through October, photographers of all ages, races and skill levels haul their cameras, […]
Springtime in Michigan offers state residents their pick of outdoor activities – sometimes literally, such as in the case of morel mushroom hunting.
Bird-watching and wildflower viewing are also among the rites of spring for many Michiganders.