IRON MOUNTAIN — Next weekend is Free Fun Weekend in Wisconsin. Fees are waived for fishing licenses, trail passes and admission to state parks. “If you’ve never visited a state park, forest trail or recreation area, this is the perfect opportunity to explore the outdoors in our ...

“Manoomin (Zizania palustris and Zizania aquatica), also known as Michigan wild rice, is designated as the official native grain of this state. Let it be known that manoomin is a sacred and important component to many wetlands and has a cultural significance to Indigenous people of this ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — June 1 is the deadline to apply for elk and bear hunting licenses in Michigan. Hunting units and season date information to assist in purchasing an application is available at Michigan.gov/Elk and Michigan.gov/Bear. Apply online or at any license retailer. Applications are ...

Smokey Bear was a big hit at the Grand Reopening of the Wild Rivers Interpretive Center and Gift Shop in Florence, Wis. May 4 was the official start of Saturday hours from now until Christmas. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources GoWild licensing equipment is in place. Stop in Monday ...

While it might only be early May, spring is well advanced. The nightly chirps of the spring peepers already are fading, giving way to the steady trill of toads. The trilliums are beginning to bloom, along with the fruit trees. Marsh marigolds provide vivid patches of yellow along the ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — Lake Antoine, Cowboy Lake and Gene’s Pond in Dickinson County and Peavey Pond and Fortune Chain in Iron County are among the “family friendly” fishing waters recommended by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The DNR’s map at ...