When it comes to nature-based fun and learning, we’ve got you covered. Everyday adventurers, weekend warriors and everyone in between – you’re all welcome in Michigan’s big green gym. “No matter where you live or where you’d like to go, our state has a wealth of quality public ...

ONTONAGON — Applications are now being accepted for the Porcupine Mountains Artist-in-Residence Program for 2024 spring, summer and fall and winter 2025 residencies. The program is open to artists and artisans whose work can be influenced by the unique northern wilderness setting of ...

HERMANSVILLE — District 3 of the U.P. Trappers Association is once again hosting a Kids Workshop, set for Feb. 3 in Hermansville, with lots of free things for the kids and instructional demonstrations on trapping various animals. This popular event has been held every year for the past 19 ...

KINGSFORD — Robert E. Beaudry has completed his “dream hunt of a lifetime,” participating in all six hunts as a Pure Michigan Hunt winner. Beaudry was among three drawn lottery-style for the prize in 2023 and the first from the Upper Peninsula. The trio each received licenses to hunt ...

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host a Free Fishing Weekend across the state Jan. 20-21 to share the fun and excitement of winter fishing. No fishing license or trout and salmon stamps are required. Anglers can fish in state waters where there is an open ...

MARQUETTE — In early November, three Michigan lakes were stocked with Arctic grayling. These fish are surplus from the establishment of a grayling brood stock as part of the Michigan Arctic Grayling Initiative. The initiative has been underway since Little River Band of Ottawa Indians ...