Volunteers have been monitoring calls from eight amphibians in the Rouge River watershed for decades. Four frogs appear to be declining while three frogs and one toad may be increasing in numbers.
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Bridge readers list Au Sable among Michigan’s best rivers. Who else won?
Bridge Michigan asked you to tell us which rivers are the best in the state. The results are in and one river dominated, but a handful of others also rose to the top.
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How a 105-foot schooner is teaching teens the Detroit River’s story
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.
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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.