More than 250 Michiganders signed a letter calling for the restoration of evening ferry services to and from Neebish Island, which were cut in 2024.
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Posted inOutdoors Life
Michigan’s newest campground will showcase popular Marquette cliff, 'The Rock Cut'
Kona Hills Campground is a private campground started by three local friends. It’ll give access to a popular local attraction overlooking Lake Superior.
Posted inTalent & Education
Think your homework was tough? In the UP, students had to build a house
Career tech students in Houghton needed hands-on experience. So they spent a year building a house. It went up for sale last weekend.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
US officials release Line 5 environmental review; conclude project is needed
The review considered impacts of the Line 5 project along with several alternatives. It’s the first major step toward a permitting decision expected this fall.
Posted inEvents
Watch Bridge Lunch Break on the state of local media in Michigan
Four panelists discussed news deserts, trust and what’s lost because of the shrinking media landscape in north and west Michigan.
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Michigan researchers study hawks in migration hot spot the Mackinac Straits
The Straits of Mackinac holds the 2019 record for the most red-tail hawk crossings in North America in a single season.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Will the DNR budge on baiting to get higher license fees? Some think so
The DNR has opposed lifting a ban on deer baiting int he Lower Peninsula over worries about the spread of chronic wasting disease. But pro-baiting lawmakers think they have a new bargaining chip: The DNR needs money.
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Northern Michigan national parks prepare for summer visitors amid staffing, morale concerns
Back-and-forth federal hiring policies from the Trump administration have left a number of uncertainties about whether national parks will be adequately staffed for the busy summer season.
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Voted by you: 10 Michigan gems to add to your summer bucket list
Ever dreamed of flying a seaplane to Isle Royale or bunking in a lighthouse? These reader-recommended summer picks offer unforgettable Michigan adventures.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Michigan public health labs try to adjust after loss of federal funds
Six public health departments in Michigan were using federal funds to expand testing for disease and even guard against terrorist attacks, local leaders say. But that funding ended abruptly in March.