The Detroit River Scholars program gives students in southeast Michigan hands-on experience on the water. Its goal is to break down barriers and help youth find a personal connection to the river.
Outdoors Life
Covering everything that makes Michigan unique, from outdoor places, activities, enthusiasts, plants and animals to hunting and fishing, science, natural wonders and cherished spaces.
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Michigan bill legalizing backyard deer feeding passes, but bans could remain
Deer baiting and feeding has been banned in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula since 2018 to prevent disease spread. A new bill aims to change that, but even if it’s signed by the governor, feeding deer may not be allowed everywhere.
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Michigan would allow hunters to kill ‘bonus’ buck under proposed pilot program
Deer hunters who go out in the Lower Peninsula during the 2027 season will be limited to ‘one buck,’ but if the earn-a-second-buck program is implemented, they could potentially kill an additional antlered deer.
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Michigan Fourth of July weekend: heat, beaches and fireworks. What to know.
Michigan’s Fourth of July weekend will bring hot weather, busy roads and hazardous swimming conditions at some beaches. Here’s what to know about the forecast, travel, fireworks laws and holiday celebrations across the state.
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Which rivers are Michigan’s best? Vote for your favorites now
Help us decide the most underrated river, the best to camp along, the best to float down and more as part of the Bridge Michigan River Awards.
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E-motos, sometimes mistaken for e-bikes, causing trouble on Michigan trails
E-bikes are allowed on Michigan trails. E-motos are not. But confusion about the two types of bikes is causing friction in Michigan woods.
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Looking for an under-the-radar Michigan adventure? Try a river cruise
Companies offer dinner cruises, tiki themes, haunted histories and more on Michigan rivers.
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Gas prices curb some summer plans for Michigan boaters
Motorists and airline passengers aren’t the only travelers thinking about high fuel prices as summer vacations near. Recreational boaters are feeling a pinch from the Iran war too.
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There are 300 named Michigan rivers. Which ones deserve an award?
Bridge Michigan wants you to vote on your favorite rivers in the state as part of a summer-long reporting series.
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In US first, Petoskey passes rules to crack down on light pollution
Petoskey’s new lighting ordinance requires new buildings and any renovations to meet standards aligned with dark sky zones.
