One indicator of seasonal changes besides cooler temperatures is the leaves changing colors from hues of green to an array of orange, yellow, red and brown. Some of the best places to catch scenic views of trees are in Michigan.
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More people are slated to travel this Labor Day weekend due to low prices
Cooler temperatures, low gas prices and cheap airfare are the perfect formula for higher travel volumes expected this Labor Day weekend.
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Michigan summer camp for LGBTQ+ youths offers sanctuary, life lessons
Summer camps offer outdoor fun for kids, but for LGBTQ+ teens, they’re not always welcoming. Enter Camp 4 All – a place for friendship and adventure for LGBTQ+ kids in Michigan and Ohio.
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Get those nets ready: Michigan has restocked over 9 million fish this year
Various species of trout and salmon are among the 9.1 million fish the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has stocked from seven fish hatcheries across the state.
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Celebrate the summer: A guide to August fairs, festivals in Michigan
From polka to pirates: Here are two dozen festivals and events taking place this month in Michigan.
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Disability rights advocates ask Mackinac Island to allow Class 2 e-bikes
Mackinac Island bans throttle-assisted e-bikes, but attorneys say this denies people with disabilities the right to enjoy the island’s iconic vehicle-free interstate.
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Solar storm may make northern lights visible in Michigan again
The National Weather Service’s National Oceation Atmospheric Administration has watches in effect through Wednesday for geomagnetic storms that could make the northern lights visible in the Midwest.
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Michigan gas prices drop after reaching hitting a 2024 high on Friday
Michigan drivers are paying about $3.77 for a gallon of regular gas, slightly less than the state’s new yearly high of $3.81.
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Meet Olympic athletes with Michigan ties
The 2024 Olympic Games begin Friday in Paris and over 50 athletes have Michigan ties from Grand Rapids native Devin Booker to University of Michigan sophomore Fred Richard.
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Bridge is taking a Michigan road trip in an EV. Come along for the ride
Bridge Michigan’s EV Road Trip starts Monday. Follow along as our reporting team plugs into EV driving along the Lake Michigan coast, detailing challenges — and attractions — along the way.