Feb 12, 2026 | Outdoors
Riding conditions are at their best this winter, thanks to ample snowfall across Michigan and solid coverage on thousands of miles of state designated snowmobile and off-road vehicle trails. With the long Presidents Day weekend, (Feb. 14-16), expected to bring heavy...
Feb 7, 2026 | Outdoors
Every Saturday in February, experience the magic of the Upper Falls under the glow of over 70 kerosene lanterns. This self-guided, one-mile loop offers a peaceful winter escape for snowshoers and skiers alike. Lantern-lit hikes take place from 6-8 p.m. each Saturday....
Feb 3, 2026 | Outdoors
The Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District (CLMCD) is excited to announce the opening of our 2026 Conservation Grant Program application period. Conservation Grants are available for conservation related projects to be implemented in Chippewa, Luce, or Mackinac...
Jan 26, 2026 | Outdoors
A landmark partnership with the State of Michigan protected 8,850 acres of Pigeon River State Forest land in 2025, making it the largest land protection year in the Conservancy’s 53-year history. “Permanent ecosystem protection of this magnitude epitomizes what makes...
Jan 18, 2026 | Outdoors
By Carol Stiffler They say timing is everything. The right timing, and the right product, can change lives. That’s what happened for Mason and Rachel McDaniel of Germfask, who turned a hobby into a full-time business that supports their family and is positioned to...
Dec 29, 2025 | Outdoors
The Audubon Christmas Bird Count is a community science program with a century of history behind it. It brings together bird lovers of all ages and skill levels to spend a day outdoors, sharing their observations and contributing to a hemispheric snapshot of winter...
