Outdoor Recreation

Development News The Parks Department working to plant a tree.

Free wood and mulch available for Port Huron residents


Feature Story The intuitive light system replaces outdated flags to show swim risk forecasting for swimmers, paddleboarders, and surfers. 

Rec-tech startups taking root in the U.P.


Feature Story Canadiana Fest

Kalamazoo's Canadiana Fest has more layers than poutine


Feature Story brasswirecampgroundsign

Ishpeming campground pays homage to local history


Feature Story MYPros Marybeth Penkala and Kevin LaDuke present a check to Stacie Scherman, Nor'East Outdoors

MyPros making an impact


Development News The groundbreaking for the Grove Park restroom project was held on Sept 7, 2023.

A Changing Place improves accessibility


Development News “Parks and playgrounds are vital in supporting the city's quality of life priorities,” says Madison Heights City Manager Melissa Marsh.
Feature Story The Maritime Museum in Algonac, Michigan, has a large collection of Gar Wood and Chris-Craft Boats on display including boating memorabilia, posters, and other nautical artifacts.
Feature Story ahmeekhighwaysign

Big vision for a small village


Feature Story Eagle Staff Carrier, Patricia Shawnoo, poses for a photo during the 2023 Blue Water Traditional Pow-Wow.

Highlights from the 2023 Blue Water Traditional Pow-Wow


Longform Heather Wysor at Water Street.
Innovation News Kayakers on the Huron River during Fall River Day.

Fall River Day returns to Ypsi, offering boat trips and more


Feature Story Anglers fish from the shore along the Clinton River Spillway.
Longform The Red Hawk Disc Golf Course at Independence Lake County Park.
Feature Story Jeff Rekeweg chats with Isabella Zielinski of Georgia, 7, a participant in a youth tennis camp.

Spend 24 Hours in Midland with Jeff Rekeweg


Development News The new Mission to Mars playscape in Westland.
Feature Story downtownnorway

Three small towns to discover in the U.P.


Longform Cathy Thorburn leading a water exercise class at Rutherford Pool.
Feature Story A stop along the 1,200-mile route.

The story of the Tour da Yoop, Eh