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Epic Times

Three annual festivals celebrate the state’s winter wonderland charms and their participants’ creativity

A Paradise Primer

The Upper Peninsula’s Les Cheneaux Islands archipelago entices visitors to explore its small-town charms and jagged Lake Huron shoreline

Rediscover Muskegon

With miles of public beaches and a revitalized downtown, this Lake Michigan waterfront community can’t wait for summer to begin

Life on the Docks

Mike Davenport and Kristin Forster both spent their youth developing an affinity for Lake Huron’s enticing waters.Davenport lived his formative years in Ruby, a...

Outdoor Sampler

From easy to challenging trails, the terrain at state recreation areas transforms into rousing snowshoeing routes come winter

Take Time for a Breather

Forest bathing can help us unwind and unplug while reconnecting with the serenity of nature this snowy season

Mesmerizing Rides

Take a seat on a chairlift to experience some of the most breathtaking views of Michigan’s blazing fall colors

Preserving the Keweenaw

The Nature Conservancy, in a unique partnership, ensures the future of a Michigan treasure

Getting to Know Arch Rock

New nature center spotlights Mackinac Island’s famous limestone formation

Gone Fishing

From musky to walleye, the “Sixth Great Lake” sparkles as a world-famous anglers’ playground.

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