Nov 9, 2023 | Outdoors
By Bill Cook MSU Extension Forester and Biologist, retired Heating with wood is not only a passion for some, but also environmentally smart and helps keep dollars local. Down to only a single winter’s worth of seasoned firewood, it was time to buy another truckload,...
Oct 9, 2023 | Outdoors
By Bill Cook The annual color change makes autumn the favorite season for many. While gorgeous, it’s part of a much longer physiological and ecological process of tree survival during a harsh season. Hiking through southern Alger County in mid-September revealed the...
Sep 12, 2023 | Outdoors
From the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Missing your favorite flannel shirt in the back of your closet? Before you know it, cooler weather will arrive, bringing opportunities to enjoy your flannel along with flickering bonfires under the stars. With a $20...
Aug 30, 2023 | Outdoors
By Bill Cook MSU Extension Forester/Biologist, retired During any growing season, the forest stage is munched upon by a revolving cast of critters, from Anthracnose to Zorapterans. At times, a poster child or two captures our attention, then it fades away. But “they”...
Aug 16, 2023 | Outdoors
From the Michigan DNR As anglers, swimmers and other water recreation fans flock to Michigan lakes and streams this summer, some may catch a glimpse of a common, though rarely seen invertebrate known as the freshwater jellyfish. Don’t be concerned though — these...
Jul 26, 2023 | Outdoors
By Christopher Cox Newberry teen Taliesan Cox is an avid cross country skier and a longtime member of Scouts BSA in the Newberry Troop 130. Cross Country skiing can be tough to fit into a winter weekday filled with school, especially when daylight fades in the late...
