Michigan anglers are getting an extra boost through a major fish stocking operation intended to support a $3.9 billion fishing economy.
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Onekama, Saline and other Michigan names you may be pronouncing wrong
Bridge readers identify Michigan place names that outsiders often mispronounce, from Baraga to Ypsilanti. Many of the tricky names have French or Native American origins, leading to pronunciations that don’t match their spellings.
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Dowagiac, Bois Blanc among Michigan’s most mispronounced names. What tops your list?
Trouble pronouncing Keweenaw or Charlotte? There’s a guide for that. The state maintains a database with nearly 2,000 audio files to help audiobook narrators – and you – pronounce everything from Bois Blanc to Ontonagon.
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Michigan Dreaming Bucket List: Taking the wheel on a tall ship in Traverse City
Manitou is one of a handful of traditional sailing ships that offer cruises in Michigan. Bridge Michigan hopped aboard to check off No. 3 on the reader-voted summer bucket list.
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Meet Maple: New MSU beekeeper, former K-9 detection dog
Maple made a big career switch, going from a human remains detection dog to a beekeeper at Michigan State University’s Pollinator Performance Center.
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Peeing your pants, other lessons from chasing a Michigan summer bucket list
Bridge Michigan gave Outdoors Life reporter Laura Herberg the task of a lifetime: Cross things off a bucket list all summer. Here’s what she’s taken away so far.
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Fall turkey hunting just got easier in Michigan. What to know
Michigan has more than 200,000 wild turkeys. The state just made it easier to get a fall hunting license.
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Biking booms in the Motor City: More lanes, fun rides — and high fatalities
Recent strides in Detroit’s biking infrastructure have some wondering if the city can become a cycling hub. However, bike and pedestrian safety continue to be an issue.
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Perseid meteor shower returns to Michigan skies. Where and when to watch
The Perseid meteor shower is here, and the moon cycle means this week may be the best time to view the celestial show in Michigan.
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Michigan hikes camping fees. What to know about new prices
Starting Tuesday, camping and lodging fees at Michigan state parks will increase. Some parks are also fully or partially closed for maintenance this summer.