angling
More women are fishin’—but not enough to offset the drop in men
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The findings of a recent study reflect a major challenge facing natural resource agencies in the Great Lakes region: how to recruit, retain and reactivate anglers.
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With preseason sales up, snowmobile industry hoping for snow
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Traffic on Michigan snowmobile trails took a nosedive during the recession but was up last year.
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Blazing trails – water trails – in Michigan
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Marked water trails in this state make it easy for people to give paddling a try.
lighthouses
Lighthouse keepers shift attention to empty nesters, modern marketing
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Faced with the challenge of aging enthusiasts, Great Lakes lighthouse keepers shift gears to attract younger audiences of lighthouse lovers.
Great Lakes history
Iconic Michigan lighthouse launches ambitious renovation to ready for overnight stays
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How would you like to spend the night in a 1950s-style offshore lighthouse with no land in sight?
Capital News Service
Catch more trout–if you can!
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Angling for brook trout? Fourteen U.P. counties — Menominee is the sole exception — now have at least one stream where the daily bag limit for brook trout is five rather than 10.
Michigan
Hiking through Michigan’s Mason’s Tract
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Jim DuFresne recounts his hike through the scenic point-to-point trail near Grayling, Michigan.
Catch of the Day
Local officials agree that Michigan tourism is on the rise
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Michigan tourism had an excellent 2017, and local travel and tourism bureaus are aiming for even higher revenues for 2018.
Capital News Service
Bike sharing finds a place in more Michigan cities
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Bike sharing is growing in popularity across the country, prompting Michigan communities to also look hard at creating such programs.
Boating
Boating is up in Michigan, and so are accidents
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Are Michigan waters getting less safe for boating, with or without motors?