Winter is a surprisingly great time to explore some of America's best national parks, because the crowds are up to 90 percent lighter this time of year.

While the Midwest is known for its excellent hiking paths that wind through pristine forested landscapes, it's also home to ...

Michigan’s only state park on Lake Erie might be the state’s best-kept secret. The lagoons and marshlands create a bird-watcher’s paradise where you might spot bald eagles, herons, and egrets. It’s ...

The State of Michigan has more to offer than just Detroit and the Upper Peninsula’s rugged wilderness. Tucked between pine forests, sparkling lakeshores, and rolling farmland, you’ll find charming ...

Steve Chard is relying on strangers, strength, and purpose as he navigates one of the longest water routes in North America.

The Dune Climb Stairway has 193 steps that lead to a breathtaking view of Lake Michigan. It’s like climbing to heaven, if heaven had a gift shop at the bottom. The park’s wooded dunes are home to rare ...

Michigan is home to some of the most beautiful outdoor spaces in the country, yet many incredible state parks remain ...

Looking for a unique location to launch or expand your small business? Michigan state parks need concessionaires.

Consider celebrating Veterans Day with a free trip to Michigan's national park service lands Nov. 11, 2025. Here's what to know.

Follow a manoomin harvest on the Au Sable River, where new rice beds now grow. The wild rice was once abundant across the ...

Michigan is full of outdoor recreation, but this stunning lake that is tucked into the Porcupine Mountains is a hidden gem ...

One Detroit, BridgeDetroit and Great Lakes Now collaboration takes viewers to a northeastern Michigan rice camp ...