It’s the first day of spring, and we’re already dreaming of summer. Bridge is compiling the must-see places in Michigan. We’ll spend spring making a list and summer exploring. But first, we need your help.
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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Get outside, Michigan: Celebrate a forest, winter’s remnants, lumberjacks
A nature preserve in Newaygo County joins an old growth network and the Winter Wander is happening in Copper Harbor, two days after the official start of spring.
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Maple syrup workshops, a lunar eclipse, lasers: Get outside, Michigan
As sap begins to flow, sugarbush workshops abound. Plus, there’s a lunar eclipse on Friday. And an ore dock in Marquette is gonna be lit.
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Dress like a leprechaun and run! This week in Michigan outdoors
From the Leaping Leprechaun to Shamrocks and Shenaningans, we’re willing to bet there’s a St. Paddy’s Day race near you. Plus, volunteer by removing invasive shrubs in Muskegon or pick up tree tubes in Inkster.
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Group wants to lift state ban on Upper Peninsula dark sky preserves
The group is affiliated with efforts to stop the Copperwood mine. Michigan’s dark sky legislation can restrict lighting but can’t stop development.
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Northern Michigan to tourists: Yes, it’s winter. Come anyway. It’s fun
Seeking to boost tourism year-around, communities from Alpena to Gaylord and into the Upper Peninsula are adding winter events to lure visitors during the slow season. Is it working? Kind of.
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Butterflies, dog sleds and bark: Get your outdoors Michigan fix this week
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.
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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.