There’s so much to do, from a butterfly exhibit in Grand Rapids to a dog sled race in Calumet, winter triathlon in Grayling and even an herbal remedies workshop.
Laura Herberg
Laura Herberg covers outdoor recreation, wildlife and the natural environment for Bridge Michigan as the Outdoors Life reporter on the environmental team. She came to Bridge from Outlier Media and built her career at WDET, where she produced talk shows, anchored the news and hosted podcasts. Named the Michigan Associated Press Best Reporter for Radio Broadcasting four times, Laura holds a master's degree in urban planning from Wayne State University.
A Pacific Northwest native who has also lived in West Virginia and Scotland, Laura has called Detroit home since 2010.
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Outdoorama, drinking in the snow and more this week in Michigan. Get outdoors!
What’s on tap in Michigan: An outdoor adventure show in Novi, winter beer festival and a vintage snowmobile convention. Make the most of it.
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Team USA can’t reel in medal at ice fishing championship in Michigan
After leading the first day, the team finishes sixth in the world match. It was held for the first time in Michigan, and organizers are angling to make fishing an Olympic sport.
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Ice fishing as an Olympic sport? On a frozen Michigan lake, they dare to dream
The World Ice Fishing Championship is this weekend on Tamarack Lake in west Michigan. The top prize may be gold, but organizers also hope to lure the interest of Olympics decision makers.
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Free fishing weekend in Michigan, ice climbing and more. Get outdoors!
What’s on tap this weekend in Michigan: Fish without a license, world-championship ice fishing, maple-syrup making and illuminated trails. Make the most of it.
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Thinking about a cold plunge in Michigan? We have some tips
Intrigued by a brisk, refreshing winter dip? Before you do, follow this advice to stay safe.
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Michigan winter: No better time to jump in lakes? Why cold plunges are so hot
From Detroit to Hancock, hardy souls are beating the winter blahs by swimming in lakes and rivers. Why this pandemic pastime — and Finnish tradition — has found staying power in Michigan.
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Sorry we foreclosed your home. But thanks for fixing our budget.
Counties across Michigan profit from selling foreclosed homes and charging fees on back taxes to down-and-out residents. No place does it more than Wayne County.