Recreation
Great features of the Great Lakes region: Michigan
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Kitch-iti-kipi in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula offers visitors a trip on a quiet raft across the crystal-clear water of Michigan’s largest spring.
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Great features of the Great Lakes region: Indiana
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Pinhook Bog in Indiana is one of the southernmost bogs in the United States. It’s a place for hikers to see meat-eating plants and other unique bog fauna.
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Great Features of the Great Lakes Region: Illinois
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Garden of the Gods in Illinois features breathtaking views and is top-choice to witness the upcoming total solar eclipse.
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Great features of the Great Lakes region: Wisconsin
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The Apostle Islands in northern Wisconsin offer a one-of-a kind adventure within the Great Lakes that includes a chance to explore Lake Superior’s caves by kayak and spend the night alone on a deserted island.
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Great features of the Great Lakes: Minnesota
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The Superior Hiking Trail in Minnesota is a surprise for those expecting an easy walk through the forest. Hikers will find breathtaking views atop rocky cliffs along the trail. There are also options for less adventurous, outdoor lovers.
Fishing
The stream’s toxic. So why does N.Y. stock it with fish?
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The creek is one of only six water bodies where the health department warns fishermen to not eat what they catch.
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Feces-contaminated snow makes winter water sports risky
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A recent study says that there’s little to no water quality monitoring for recreational waters in winter. Winter swimmers, surfers and sailboarders beware.
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Pure Michigan: A two-centuries old marketing tool
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Michigan’s natural landscapes have been marketed as refuges for urbanites since the 1800s.
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Bills would create 5-foot buffer for bicyclists
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Bills in the Michigan House and Senate would require drivers to give cyclists more breathing room and set specific standards for bicycle safety instruction in driver’s education courses.