outdoors

Free fishing, free ORV trails, and free state park entry return to Michigan during the DNR's annual Three Free Weekend this June.

Kalamazoo Nature Center launches free 6th grade Trailblazer memberships to help students reconnect with nature after COVID disrupted learning.

A recent popular theory has people rethinking how they sit in Adirondack chairs.

Learn how monarch butterflies migrate through Michigan and where to spot them while supporting pollinators with simple habitat tips.

Experts say cold winter temps will not stop Michigan ticks as activity could begin once temperatures rise above 40 degrees.

You’re hiking through the woods and spot a tree with red paint. What does it really mean for your outdoor adventure?

Imagine stumbling upon a bear while hiking—what do you do next? The right reaction could mean the difference between a wild tale and a disaster.

You might not even notice it, but there is an entire color-coded system marking trees along the trails you hike in the woods.

A surprising downtown campground with water and electric hookups hides in plain sight in Otsego.

Learn which toxic plants to avoid in Michigan this season. Stay safe on hikes, in your yard, and around pets.