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This stretch of highway is going to truly test your bladder as there isn't a rest stop for nearly 100 miles.
01/04/2026

This stretch of highway is going to truly test your bladder as there isn't a rest stop for nearly 100 miles.

If You’ve Never Done This Michigan Drive, Fix That ASAP
01/04/2026

If You’ve Never Done This Michigan Drive, Fix That ASAP

Brockway Mountain Drive has views for days — Lake Superior, endless trees, and maybe even Isle Royale if you’re lucky.

If you are deer hunting and you see a buck with abnormal antler growth patterns, you may have seen a cactus buck.
01/04/2026

If you are deer hunting and you see a buck with abnormal antler growth patterns, you may have seen a cactus buck.

A rare condition creates some of the strangest racks in the woods.

Top 5 Most Commonly Littered Items in the Great Lakes
01/04/2026

Top 5 Most Commonly Littered Items in the Great Lakes

From microplastics to food wrappers, see what’s polluting the Great Lakes and how you can help clean it up.

Small but important, these signs can help save lives in crossing emergencies across Michigan.
01/03/2026

Small but important, these signs can help save lives in crossing emergencies across Michigan.

Ever been stuck at a railroad crossing? Here’s how a small sign on the barrier can prevent disaster.

01/03/2026
Why Dinosaur Bones Have Never Been Discovered In Michigan
01/03/2026

Why Dinosaur Bones Have Never Been Discovered In Michigan

Dinosaurs once roamed Michigan, so why can’t we find their fossils? The answer’s buried in history.

Beneath Lake Michigan lies a series of reefs that support wildlife and shape water flow. Here’s what makes them unique.
01/03/2026

Beneath Lake Michigan lies a series of reefs that support wildlife and shape water flow. Here’s what makes them unique.

Few people know these reefs even exist, but they’re essential for lake trout and other Great Lakes species.

Why You Don’t Need to Fear This Venomous Michigan Spider
01/03/2026

Why You Don’t Need to Fear This Venomous Michigan Spider

Black Widow spiders return to Michigan in spring — but they’re not the threat you might think.

Acoustic ecologists highlight seven Michigan spots where you can experience nature’s rarest sound: silence.
01/02/2026

Acoustic ecologists highlight seven Michigan spots where you can experience nature’s rarest sound: silence.

From Isle Royale to the Porcupine Mountains, explore Michigan’s most peaceful destinations for natural quiet.

Avoid This Common Michigan Plant That Could Ruin Your Summer
01/02/2026

Avoid This Common Michigan Plant That Could Ruin Your Summer

A little plant with a big, itchy problem. Learn to spot poison ivy before it ruins your weekend.

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