It’s not a house said Judas Priest, it’s not a house, it’s a home” – Bob Dylan On this early morning in a northern hardwoods forest, the conditions presenting themselves are more reminiscent of an early or false springtime that might typically occur during March. The air is mild ...

Present winter conditions vary throughout the state and based on weather forecasts, will continue to fluctuate. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone to put safety first when enjoying favorite outdoor winter activities. “People often get caught up in the excitement of ...

MARQUETTE — Researchers have revealed the Great Lakes’ 10 worst aquatic invasive species, spotlighting the plants and animals that pose the greatest threat to the region’s delicate ecosystems, fisheries and recreational waters. Their recent study in the Journal of Great Lakes Research ...

Walking in the sunlight, over the rusted pine needles covering the trail along the river, I was listening to the sound of the water as it rushed through granite boulders and tumbled over logs stranded midstream. The grasses on the banks of the river were golden and dried, skeletonized by the ...

(In recent days) along a snow-covered highway near the Schoolcraft-Luce county line, Michigan Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Jason Ruth pulled his vehicle over to the side of the road. DNR wildlife biologist Kristie Sitar had arrived there in her truck too. Sometime ...

It’s a cold, early morning when I glance up to see the sunshine glinting off the ice-clear, curved glass on the dome of this snow-globe place we live in, here amid these mighty and enchanting North Woods. I’ve been outside taking in a few pensive moments for myself, while absorbing the ...