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”...
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...
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...
By Paige Filice and Alexa Warwick, Michigan State University Extension Michigan’s lakes, streams, and wetlands are home to 10 species of turtles that are frequently spotted in the spring basking and nesting. Painted turtles are Michigan’s state reptile and are...
In a recent survey presented to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission, it was revealed that the moose population estimate for the western Upper Peninsula shows no significant difference compared to the last survey conducted in 2019. Since 1997, the Michigan...
By Sterling McGinn More information on the proposed changes to the county ORV ordinance was discussed at the May 16 meeting of the Luce County Commissioners. At the previous meeting, Luce County Road Commission Engineer and Manager Stuart McTiver presented the...
