By Lauren Burton My, how the years fly by! Established in 1935, the Seney National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, and they want to celebrate by hearing YOUR stories from the refuge. Hundreds of thousands of people from across the...
By Tim Callahan It’s been on my list of places to paint. I’ve driven by the dirt road that leads to Vermilion Point on my way to Whitefish Point several times, saying to myself “One of these days…” I’ve heard there’s wild cranberries there, along with one of the first...
For the first time in more than a century, cougar cubs have been confirmed to be living in the wilds of Michigan. On Wednesday, state biologists verified the existence of two cougar cubs on private land in Ontonagon County, located in the western Upper Peninsula. The...
By Katye Marshall Capital News Service In a world dominated by smartphones and screen time, the Department of Natural Resources aims to reconnect kids with Michigan’s great outdoors. The DNR is funding Nature Awaits, a program dedicated to hosting outdoor learning...
By Rachel Lincoln Wildlife outreach coordinator Michigan Department of Natural Resources The 1,000-pound Michigan bull moose, standing 6 feet, 5 inches tall with 40-pound, paddle-like antlers, is the iconic symbol of the Upper Peninsula’s wildness. Despite their...
As the leaves start to change color and the plants around us start dying, the many species of coniferous trees remain a lovely pop of color throughout the winter months. Unfortunately, the snow doesn’t mean we are safe from invasive species. Not yet in the upper...
