Michigan Now Has The Third Longest Paved Trail In The USA
It's scenic, paved, and officially among the top 3 longest paved trails in the U.S. Here’s what makes it so special.
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The Innocent Weed That Could Give you Horrifying Blisters
What looks like an innocent bloom could be a real troublemaker. Find out why this yellow flower demands respect in your yard.
Dawn Redwoods—Where to See This Thought-to-Be-Extinct Sequoia in Michigan
Sequoia trees aren't just found in California. Learn where you can see these giant beauties throughout Michigan.
Grand Rapids Nature Center Offering Free Admission Entire Month of November
Next month you'll have a chance to get out in nature, explore scenic trails, attend special events, and hang out with wildlife - all for free!
Do Butterflies Actually Drink Turtle Tears?
Whether you say "Awwww!" or "Ahhhh!" when you see videos of butterflies swarming around turtles, we're here to find out if this heartwarming scene is real or just something artificial intelligence cooked up.
Birds of Michigan: What You're Hearing In Your Back Yard
There are nearly 450 species of bird native to Michigan.
Are These Purple Flowers In Michigan Fields Really A Flower?
Discover the beauty of Michigan's Henbit and Purple Deadnettle weeds and their surprising role as pollinators!
That Ball of Leaves In Your Michigan Tree Isn’t A Bird Nest
There's more to them than you might think.
Why Are People Wrapping Cars With Chicken Wire?
Have you seen this weird occurrence at a trailhead in your neck of the woods? Here's what it means.
Want to Work in Michigan’s Great Outdoors? The DNR is Hiring More Than 1,300
Hiring alert: DNR is looking to fill over 1000 positions including park workers, rangers, firefighters, and educators in 2024.