The invasive boxwood leafminer is damaging shrubs across Michigan, and a new moth poses another threat. Experts warn infestations can spread quickly. Some severe cases may require removing entire plants.
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A Michigan town disappeared 150 years ago. A cruise can take you back
Singapore, once a thriving lumber town on Lake Michigan’s dunes, was buried by shifting sands after its mills closed in the 1870s. A new 90-minute river cruise shares the town’s history and legends as the 150th anniversary of its decline approaches.
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Michigan fall colors 2025: Peak times and best spots to see them
As summer fades, Michigan’s trees shift from green to vibrant shades of red, orange, yellow and brown. Each fall, the state offers some of the best places to enjoy colorful, scenic views.
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Quiz: What Michigan Dreaming Bucket List items have you done?
Bridge asked readers to help us create the ultimate Michigan bucket list — now take our quiz to see how many adventures you’ve completed.
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Nations to compete with fireworks in Traverse City
The International Fireworks Championship is taking place in Traverse City Sept. 5 to 6.
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Listen: We checked cheering all night at Au Sable canoe race off our bucket list
Cheering for the Au Sable River Canoe Marathon is billed as the toughest spectator sport in America. Kane Madsen has participated for the last 25 years. This year, Bridge Michigan followed along as he stayed up all night.
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Michigan Dreaming Bucket List: Epic views, weather on Isle Royale seaplane
Taking one of the small planes to the remote Lake Superior island is No. 2 on the reader-voted bucket list. Taking off and landing from water is a thrill. Delays caused by the region’s notoriously unpredictable weather? Not so much.
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Isle Royale kills wolf reliant ‘on human food sources’
Isle Royale National Park officials announced Friday they had killed a wolf after visitors reported a “number of concerning incidents” regarding the animal.
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Michigan ‘committed to’ allowing killing coyotes year-round
The Natural Resource Commission voted Thursday to commit to allowing residents to kill coyotes year-round by 2026.
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By the numbers: Michigan added 18.9M fish to waterways so far this year
Michigan anglers are getting an extra boost through a major fish stocking operation intended to support a $3.9 billion fishing economy.