In metro Detroit and west Michigan, some communities are looking into sharpshooters to trim herds. Deer are blamed for crashes and ravaging gardens, but lethal methods are often controversial.
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After ice storm, more than a dozen Michigan state parks remain closed indefinitely
Several Michigan state parks, facilities and state-managed trails remain closed after damage from an ice storm.
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Lantern Festival, bird and plant walks help you get outside this week, Michigan
While the John Ball Zoo gets illuminated with lanterns shaped like plants and animals, Pinconning, East Lansing and Kalamazoo offer opportunities to observe real-life birds and plants.
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Get outside, Michigan: Run for the freighters and catch a sucker
Sault Ste. Marie celebrates the return of ships with a run/walk and Omer holds its annual suckerfish tournament.
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As Michigan ski resorts eye later closing dates, who will stay open longest?
Boyne Mountain thinks snowmaking might keep it open through Memorial Day. Mount Bohemia is betting natural snow will take it into May.
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Michigan Dreaming: Help Bridge compile the ultimate summer bucket list
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.
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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.