Outdoors Life

The Straits of Mackinac holds the 2019 record for the most red-tail hawk crossings in North America in a single season.

The DNR has opposed lifting a ban on deer baiting int he Lower Peninsula over worries about the spread of chronic wasting disease. But pro-baiting lawmakers think they have a new bargaining chip: The DNR needs money.

Back-and-forth federal hiring policies from the Trump administration have left a number of uncertainties about whether national parks will be adequately staffed for the busy summer season.

Ever dreamed of flying a seaplane to Isle Royale or bunking in a lighthouse? These reader-recommended summer picks offer unforgettable Michigan adventures.

Hunters across the UP will be able to shoot antlerless deer with bows this season under rules approved by the Michigan Natural Resources Commission, which again delayed a potential vote on year-round coyote hunting.

Bridge readers offered more than 100 Michigan summer bucket list suggestions. Now, we need you to help us make the final list.

Heading to a state park soon? Some Michigan parks are still closed for ice storm repairs or renovations, while others are back open with new features. Here’s what you need to know.

Cleanup efforts after the historic March event are shifting to making trails usable for locals and visitors. Find out how you can help.

Many gardeners love native plants because they’re hardy and serve native wildlife.

The bear population in Michigan is expanding south and west in the Lower Peninsula.

Researchers are using a NASA grant to continue to map the locations of unique bodies of water known as vernal pools

From painting outdoors to pulling up invasive species, find an Earth Day event near you, Michiganders!

A historic ice storm in late March downed millions of trees across Northern Michigan, obliterating untold sums of lumber. Forest owners wonder what to do now.

Morel mushroom season is coming soon to Michigan. Learn how to find them from a five-time national morel hunting champion.

Michigan has made it easier to kill geese. Some residents spoke out against the new plan at a Michigan Natural Resources Committee meeting on Thursday.

In metro Detroit and west Michigan, some communities are looking into sharpshooters to trim herds. Deer are blamed for crashes and ravaging gardens, but lethal methods are often controversial.

Several Michigan state parks, facilities and state-managed trails remain closed after damage from an ice storm.

While the John Ball Zoo gets illuminated with lanterns shaped like plants and animals, Pinconning, East Lansing and Kalamazoo offer opportunities to observe real-life birds and plants.

Sault Ste. Marie celebrates the return of ships with a run/walk and Omer holds its annual suckerfish tournament.

Boyne Mountain thinks snowmaking might keep it open through Memorial Day. Mount Bohemia is betting natural snow will take it into May.