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The Bear Claw Cafe in Copemish is full of bears. Don’t worry, the bears are only decorative. But they are a part of a unique diner whose owner wants you to look at the animal differently.
A beloved, cold-loving state fish is in danger of overheating.
New invaders are being discovered in Michigan’s inland lakes. Lakeshore property owners can help.
Before airplanes and 911 calls became the prominent ways to discover forest fires, forests were monitored from fire lookout towers.
Citizen scientists are the key to new findings for a Minnesota project that tracks bees, including the endangered rusty patched bumble bee.
Two women are walking from Lake Michigan to Lake Superior to raise awareness of Great Lakes conservation. And they’ll do it in one month.
Becky Kagan Schott recently shared video footage from her excursions into the depths of the Great Lakes.
Retired journalist, current history professor and songwriter Stephen Jones recently released a new record featuring songs about his experience living in the American Midwest.
Many people consider carp to be a ‘trash fish,’ but fly fishing for carp is very popular in northern Michigan. This year though, guides have cancelled trips and lost thousands of dollars because they can’t find the fish. Some blame another growing sport: bowfishing.
As bat populations dwindle nationwide, the Organization for Bat Conservation is seeking refuge for them in cities.