IRON MOUNTAIN — A project that further puts Dickinson County on the map as a top biking destination is nearing completion, aided by a state grant and plenty of local perseverance. The Pewabic Hill multi-use trail system just east of downtown Iron Mountain weaves through 85 acres of city ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources this week released drawing results for bear and elk hunts. There are 6,278 bear licenses and 260 elk licenses available for the fall and winter hunting seasons. Drawing results may be viewed at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses, through ...

ESCANABA — More than 40 outdoor gear vendors are expected to be on hand for the Trappers Convention/Outdoor Expo on July 11-12 at the U.P. State Fairgrounds in Escanaba. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time both days. Admission is $10 for both days and children ages 12 and under are ...

FELCH TOWNSHIP — Six Mile Lake had a surprise Friday afternoon. My mom mentioned a pair of loons had visited just off our dock Thursday. While not unusual —our end of the lake has some nice fishing, though I’m not supposed to talk about that — I hadn’t seen a pair in a few weeks, ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — This weekend’s heat will help water temperatures rise, speeding the transition to fish seeking cooler, deeper waters. During summer, in the heat of the day, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources recommends focusing angling efforts on deeper waters. Try depths ...