Brown needles on jack pine likely due to budworm outbreak
Looking for a wilderness experience with some help from the experts? The DNR Outdoor Skills Academy will offer two backpacking clinics.
Ontonagon court halts parole of prisoner after AG intervenes
The stay was requested alongside an emergency application for leave to appeal in opposition to the parole.
U.P. weekly fishing report
This report is intended to give you an idea of what is going on around the state. Updates come from Fisheries staff and conservation officers.
Canal Run laces up this weekend, register now
Time is running out – get registered now for the 48th Annual Canal Run. Channel your inner athlete and prepare yourself for one of the race options.
Porkies backpacking classes offer true wilderness experience
Looking for a wilderness experience with some help from the experts? The DNR Outdoor Skills Academy will offer two backpacking clinics.
Estivant Pines 50th Anniversary: Open for traffic after improvement project
The Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary trail is open now with an upgraded experience for adventurers – in time for its 50th anniversary.
Nearly 100 parcels of state-managed land available via online auctions in August, September
Lake frontage, river frontage and vacant forested acreage surrounded by private ownership are just some of the 95 parcels available in the next round of surplus land auctions.
U.P. weekly fishing report
This report is intended to give you an idea of what is going on around the state. Updates come from Fisheries staff and conservation officers.
Learn about proposed Michigamme Highlands conservation project; reserve your spot on property tour
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is working with the current landowner, Lyme Great Lakes Timberlands, to potentially protect this area through a working forest conservation easement.
U.P. weekly fishing report
All anglers 17 years of age and older are required to have a fishing license.
EGLE seeks grant applications related to water conservation best practices
Eligible to apply are for-profit and nonprofit entities; educational institutions; and federal, state, tribal, and local units of government. Individuals are not eligible.
AG Nessel alerts residents about a new debt collection scam
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is alerting Michigan residents about fraudulent letters directed to workers and businesses.
Michigan air quality impacted by smoke and fires this week
MDHHS offers advice to protect health during smoke events
Copper Shores names 2023 Recreation and Facilities Grant recipients
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation has awarded four grants to institutions in response to its Community Recreation and Facilities Request for Proposals that was released in January 2023.
The Right Way: A Guide to Visiting the Keweenaw’s Montreal Falls
Montreal Falls, unspoiled by tourist crowds and a little rugged, lies off the beaten path.
U.P. weekly fishing report
All anglers 17 years of age and older are required to have a fishing license.
Local food the focus of $1.25 million grant to Copper Shores
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is excited to announce a $1,289,510 grant for Copper Shores Meals on Wheels programming.
Applications open for 2023 non-traditional scholarship opportunity
Copper Shores will award three $2,000 scholarships to individuals from Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon counties wishing to pursue post-secondary education.
Painesdale Mine & Shaft officially recognized as Keweenaw Heritage Site
The powerful hoist house at the Painesdale site ran much later than other mines and was used by Adams Township to access lower levels.
Main Street Calumet announces world’s first Pasty Art Prize Competition
Artists from across the Upper Peninsula have an opportunity to submit pasty-themed artwork. The pieces and installations will be displayed in local Calumet businesses.