Can a snail native to the Far East manage to establish itself in the Upper Peninsula? Yup — but, being a snail, only with some significant human help. Wednesday, while trying to photograph butterflies and dragonflies that have emerged this spring, I spotted something just off the boat ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — This is Free Fun Weekend in Wisconsin, a chance to try a new outdoor activity as state park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for all visitors. All linear/rail trails, including ATV and horseback riding trails, will be open to the public. ...

Six Mile Lake this spring has a pair of loons that have lingered. They fish together. They’ve done synchronized movements, though I can’t say I’ve seen the full-blown courtship behaviors portrayed in online videos. But it does raise the tantalizing prospect loons might nest on the ...

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 ...