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Recreation

12 falls, 12 beers

By Karen Hopper Usher | February 22, 2017

Outdoor enthusiasts with disabilities hit the slopes thanks to the region’s adaptive ski programs.

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Potential saint already drives Upper Peninsula tourism

By Carl Stoddard | February 15, 2017

Efforts are underway to determine if Bishop Baraga’s many works make him worthy of sainthood.

Beaches

Video shows stunning views of Lake Michigan

By Karen Hopper Usher | February 9, 2017

A kiteboarding and drone enthusiast captures stunning views of Lake Michigan beaches.

deer

Dachshunds prove they’re not just housepets

By Karen Hopper Usher | January 23, 2017

Dachshunds help hunters find wounded deer.

Catch of the Day

Hunters oppose Ann Arbor’s plan to sterilize deer

By Sam Corden | January 18, 2017

Ann Arbor will be the first city in Michigan to sterilize deer to control population. Hunters would rather take care of the problem themselves.

Recreation

Michigan campgrounds welcome winter campers

By Carl Stoddard | January 16, 2017

Those who’d like to “rough it” in a tent and those who prefer electricity, water and Wi-Fi have options for winter camping in Michigan.

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Winter brings new opportunities for recreation in Michigan

By Becky Wildt | December 22, 2016

Animal body language, team building and water conservation are among the subjects examined by winter explorers.

Recreation

Ready for winter? Have you built your snowshoes?

By Chloe Kiple | December 8, 2016

You can have fun and save money by building your own.

Echo

Iconic sport hangs on in Michigan

By Karen Hopper Usher | November 22, 2016

The traditional sport of foxhunting lives on in Michigan, where the thrill is in the chase and the quarry lives to run another day.

Fish

New method shows some Great Lakes fish consumption advisories may not protect health

By Morgan Linn | November 18, 2016

Most fish advisories are based on a single contaminant and don’t include the added health risk of multiple contaminants being present at once.

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Catch of the Day

  • Michigan Press Association honors Echo reporters

    Ten Great Lakes Echo reporters recently scored honors in the 2023 Michigan Press Association’s College Better Newspaper Contest.  “Our bench is deep, but it has to be to cover the world’s most important beat,” said Echo Editor David Poulson

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Commentary

  • GUEST COMMENTARY: Speak up to stop the spotted lanternfly and other invaders

    By David Strayer If you’ve driven Michigan’s highways lately, you’ve probably seen the billboards: a big picture of a lanternfly, with the message, “See it. Squish it. Report it.” This is good advice, as far as it goes, but it should go further. The spotted lanternfly is a serious pest that is poised to cause […]

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Podcasts

  • Four electric buses will hit University of Michigan’s campus next summer

    Power is supplied to the electric motor very quickly which gives the electric bus high performance and rapid acceleration.

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Climate Stories

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Experts say updating Michigan’s building code may be key for meeting climate goals. Here’s why.
Experts say updating Michigan’s building code may be key for meeting climate goals. Here’s why.
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Everything you need to know about Illinois’ $4,000 electric vehicle rebate
Everything you need to know about Illinois’ $4,000 electric vehicle rebate
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These 3 Detroit restaurants are tackling climate change in the kitchen
These 3 Detroit restaurants are tackling climate change in the kitchen
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How changing climate is impacting Michigan’s fall colors
How changing climate is impacting Michigan’s fall colors
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COVID-19

  • Communities welcome return of winter festivals

    By Sammy Schuck Most people may know that festivals attract people to Michigan communities. What most may not know is that festivals and events in the state are an annual $1 billion industry, according to Michigan Festivals and Events Association CEO Mike Szukhent. According to Szukhent, the lack of winter festivals last year “hit hard.” […]

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