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Lottery opens to pick 400 for Mackinac Bridge run
Thursday, March 11, 2010
The Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports has announced a lottery for people who want to participate in the five-mile Labor Day run across the Mackinac Bridge.
Event looks at toxic pollutants in Saginaw Bay
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Toxic pollutants in Saginaw Bay and their effects on wildlife and the environment are the focus of a presentation.
Michigan takes step toward allowing moose hunt
Thursday, March 04, 2010
Michigan might be inching closer to allowing a moose hunt in the state.
Wolf survey planned for northern Lower Peninsula
Friday, February 12, 2010
The state next week plans to start a survey aimed at finding gray wolves in the northern Lower Peninsula.
Motor City freeze: Detroit home encased in ice
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Two artists who have encased one of Detroit's thousands of abandoned homes in ice are hoping their effort inspires and helps draw attention to the housing crisis that has battered the nation
Michigan panel picks areas with wind power promise
Thursday, January 28, 2010
A state commission has designated two regions of Michigan as having the most potential to turn wind into energy.
Michigan to groom more cross-country ski trails
Monday, January 25, 2010
Michigan plans to groom more cross-country ski trails than expected after getting donations to support the effort.
Michigan state parks offer candle-lit skiing
Monday, January 25, 2010
Some Michigan state parks are offeringcross-country skiers the chance to enjoy their sport by candlelight.
Coast Guard to start 4 days of ice rescue training
Thursday, January 21, 2010
The U.S. Coast Guard Station in Essexville will begin four days of ice rescue training near Bay City State Park.
Teens rescued after boat stuck in ice on river
Monday, January 04, 2010
Police in Grosse Ile, Mich., say three teenagers whose boat got stuck in ice on the Detroit River have been rescued.
Free snowshoe hikes at Sleeping Bear Dunes shore
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is offering snowshoe hikes starting next week.
Winter Blast outdoor festival returns to Detroit
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
An annual, outdoor winter celebration in downtown Detroit is returning to its Motown roots.
Bridge set over Chippewa River in Mount Pleasant
Monday, December 21, 2009
The bridge was to be set in place Monday as part of the Access Adventure Trail.
DNR surveying deer hunters online
Thursday, December 17, 2009
State wildlife officials are asking hunters for help in evaluating this year's deer seasons.
Many Michigan snowmobile trails open for season
Thursday, December 17, 2009
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says snowmobilers are in luck with the opening of trails in many parts of the state.
Fixing Fridge Toboggan Run might cost $1 million
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
The popular winter attraction sends thrill seekers down a 55-foot drop and along a 1,000-foot run at speeds of more than 30 mph.
Mich. AG says he'll sue to protect lakes from carp
Monday, December 07, 2009
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan's attorney general says he will sue to try to force the closure of Chicago-area locks and protect the Great Lakes from the invasive Asian carp.
Muzzleloader season begins Friday in parts of Mich
Friday, December 04, 2009
Muzzleloader deer hunting season gets under way Friday in southern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.
Michigan considers expansion of crossbow hunting
Friday, November 06, 2009
The state is considering expanding options for crossbow hunting. Michigan's Natural Resources Commission was scheduled to meet Friday to begin discussing expanded opportunities to hunt with the crossbow.
Hurley Medical Center celebrates Xbox win
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Community support nets 1st place finish
Hunting season for quail set in 27 Mich. counties
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
The hunt for quail begins across Lower Michigan. Hunting season for bobwhite quail opens Tuesday and runs through Nov. 14. Licensed hunters can kill the birds in 27 counties.
Michigan deer-hunting season opens for bow hunters
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Hunters, grab your crossbows. Archery season for deer opens Thursday across Michigan, allowing bow-wielding hunters to take down one animal per kill tag.
Legally blind Mich. hunter gets black bear
Sunday, September 13, 2009
ISHPEMING, Mich. (AP) - A legally blind woman has bagged a bear in the Upper Peninsula.
Activists plan for Great Lakes cleanup
Friday, September 11, 2009
Activists are plotting strategy for winning congressional approval of a $475 million Great Lakes improvement plan - and making sure the money is spent wisely.
Giddyap! Mich. county plans more horse campsites
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
The Allegan County Parks Commission plans to add more camping sites for horseback riders and their mounts as part of an expansion of the county's equestrian-trail system.
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